CULTURE & POLITICS

Deportation in the Dominican Republic & Why the Island of Hispaniola is Still Divided

July 22, 2015

Conflict has existed between Haiti and the Dominican Republic (DR) for decades. We are currently witnessing these legacies being played out on the world stage thanks to the deportation of undocumented Haitian immigrants from the country. It’s reported that n...

Let’s Reclaim the Puerto Rican Day Parade

Miguel Guadalupe

June 9, 2015

That Was Then… When I was a little boy growing up in 1980s New York City, one of my greatest memories was of the summers I spent in a small drum major group; young girls twirling batons or pom-poms, older girls playing portable xylophones, and a group of dr...

PR Day Parade – Bandera Bonita o Manchada?

Jessica Rodriguez

June 8, 2015

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade. For some of us, it’s practically a national holiday. It’s the one day a year you can set foot in Manhattan and see the flag, hear the songs and see Puerto Rican culture on display. For natives, the experience provides that...

Duty, Honor, Patria – The Borinqueneers

Jennifer Rodriguez

May 25, 2015

I’ve come to say goodbye to the boys Because I am off to war And even if I fight in faraway lands I am fighting for my rights, my homeland and my honor These are the lyrics to an original song performed by boricua cuatro guitar player Marcos Melendez i...

Cinco de Mayo – The Backstory

Tony Azios

May 3, 2015

While we all know how we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, many of us don't know why we do. For those of us who like to observe the holiday well into the night with a few rounds of Bohemia or Dos Equis, it can appear as nothing more than a Latino's St. Patrick's Day - ...

Mil Mascaras – The Man of 1,000 Masks

Jessica Rodriguez

March 25, 2015

Flying through the air with the greatest of ease to drop opponents in a single bound is the hallmark of the original masked luchador, Mil Mascaras. With his debut in the mid-1960s the legendary wrestler blazed a trail for hooded grapplers everywhere. An as...

Learn to Make a Super Bowl Fiesta “Latino” Style

‘LLERO Editors

January 25, 2015

Super Bowl frenzy is in full effect. With it comes a plethora of prep for Super Bowl parties. Sure, wings and chips will be staple foods at any gathering, but if you want your guests coming back for more -- yeah we’re talking to you primos, tios and other Lati...

‘LLERO’s Men of the Year 2014

‘LLERO Editors

January 22, 2015

These Latino men come from all walks of life: government, education, law, business, sports and entertainment. In 2014 – by way of their actions, ideas, talent or contributions – they all made a positive impact, influence or simply inspired us. Whether it...

Men of the Year 2014 | Romeo Santos

Emmanuel Ureña

January 22, 2015

Not Everyone Can Play in New York… If you look at boy-band history there is always that one member of the group who goes on to forge a career beyond the bubble-gum tunes he initially rose to fame on. Names like Michael Jackson, Ricky Martin and Justin Tim...

Men of the Year 2014 | Sergio C. Garcia

Emmanuel Ureña

January 22, 2015

And Justice For All… The American Dream – it inspires both those born in the United States and those from other countries. However, the journey is sometimes riddled with potholes as complex laws and broken systems can impede an individual’s success. Just ...

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