Hispanic and Latino American

UP Entertainment Partners with Canela.TV to Bring Romance to Hispanic Audiences

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Demonyms, Hispanic and Latino American, Latino

Cine Romntico is the first U.S. Spanish-language free ad-supported streaming movie channel dedicated entirely to romance movies.

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  • Cine Romntico is the first U.S. Spanish-language free ad-supported streaming movie channel dedicated entirely to romance movies.
  • As part of the new partnership, Cine Romntico streaming content will be made available to Canela.TV's U.S. and Latin American audiences.
  • "We look forward to continuing to bring our audiences content with which Latinos can feel represented and learn more about Hispanic culture through entertainment."
  • Targeted to Spanish speaking television viewers and dual language households, Cine Romntico features the best of Hollywood TV romance movies exclusively in Spanish.

Introducing Latiner - the First Latina-created Dating App for Latino and Hispanic Singles

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Articles, Intimate relationships, Hispanidad, Interpersonal relationships, Hispanic and Latino American, Matchmaking, Online dating service, Dating, Online dating application, Latino, Single person, Hispanic

Maria got the idea of creating Latiner from her own negative experiences while pursuing romantic love through online dating apps and offline blind dating.

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  • Maria got the idea of creating Latiner from her own negative experiences while pursuing romantic love through online dating apps and offline blind dating.
  • "I just want to make dating easier for Latino and Hispanic singles by providing a platform where people come to us.
  • Latiner is a new dating app for Latino & Hispanic singles.
  • It provides a comfortable dating platform where people can meet Mexican, Hispanic, Colombian, and other Latin American singles worldwide.

As California Prepares to Reopen on June 15, the Latino Community Foundation Honors Essential Workers During Annual Gala

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Demonyms, Hispanic and Latino American, Latino

SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Latino Community Foundation (LCF), Californias sole philanthropic organization focused on unleashing the civic and economic power of the Latino community, hosts the You Are Essential celebration.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Latino Community Foundation (LCF), Californias sole philanthropic organization focused on unleashing the civic and economic power of the Latino community, hosts the You Are Essential celebration.
  • Despite a year filled with immense grief, pain and loss for the Latino community, the unwavering hope for a better future propelled the Latino community and our state to keep moving forward.
  • Latinos are the backbone of our economy, and they hold our communities together, said Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of Latino Community Foundation.
  • What: The Latino Community Foundations 16th gala: You Are Essential
    For more information about the Latino Community Foundation, visit: www.latinocf.org

Hispanic Marketing NowFront™ Launched By The Center For Multicultural Science

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Hispanic and Latino American, Television advertising, UpFront, Latino

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 22, ahead of the newfronts and upfronts, the Center for Multicultural Science is hosting its second virtual Hispanic Marketing NowFront , a media-agnostic, customer-centric research presentation on how brands can drive advertising ROI with U.S. Hispanics.

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  • MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 22, ahead of the newfronts and upfronts, the Center for Multicultural Science is hosting its second virtual Hispanic Marketing NowFront , a media-agnostic, customer-centric research presentation on how brands can drive advertising ROI with U.S. Hispanics.
  • "Using data science, we found that nativity, not language, is a better predictor of what Hispanics consume in media," says Dr. Jake Beniflah, author of the study and founding Executive Director of the Center for Multicultural Science.
  • The NBV disrupts the traditional Hispanic advertising model, impacting critical media investment decisions since its inception more than five years ago.
  • The Center for Multicultural Science is a non-profit, non-partisan research think tank whose aim is to provide information on demographic, economic and consumer trends impacting U.S. Latinos and other multicultural populations.

Ford Foundation, Borealis Philanthropy, Center for Cultural Power, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures Launch "Reclaiming the Border Narrative"

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Spanish diaspora, Hispanic and Latino, Demonyms, Latino, Favianna Rodriguez, National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, Latinx, Americas, Hispanic and Latino American

NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Ford Foundation announced it will partner with Borealis Philanthropy, the Center for Cultural Power, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures to launch Reclaiming the Border Narrative.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Ford Foundation announced it will partner with Borealis Philanthropy, the Center for Cultural Power, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures to launch Reclaiming the Border Narrative.
  • "It's clear that culture and stories shape national policies about immigration," saidFavianna Rodriguez, cultural strategist and president for the Center for Cultural Power.
  • "The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures has long stood in solidarity with Latinx artists and organizations along the southern border," said Mara Lpez De Len, president and CEO of the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures.
  • They are a designated Folk Arts Partner of the Arizona Commission on the Arts with the support of the National Endowment of the Arts.

Streaming Platform Canela.TV Debuts Canela News, The First Free, Live Newscast For U.S. Latino Cord Cutters

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Hispanic and Latino American, Canela, Cannella, Latino

NEW YORK, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Canela.TV , one of the first free ad-supported streaming services for U.S. Hispanics, announced today the launch of its original Spanish-language news programing Canela News , the first free, live newscast for US Latino cord cutters.

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  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Canela.TV , one of the first free ad-supported streaming services for U.S. Hispanics, announced today the launch of its original Spanish-language news programing Canela News , the first free, live newscast for US Latino cord cutters.
  • The new program, -- created by Latinos for Latinos will feature hard news, sports and a much-needed "Buenas Noticias" (Good News) segment on Fridays.
  • Additionally, Canela Media reaches more than 20 million unique Hispanics across its 180+ premium Spanish-language sites and influencer database.
  • Headquartered in New York, Canela Media is ranked as the fourth largest Hispanic ad-focused company and is female- and minority-owned.

The Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC) Announces the Availability of La Puerta, a Portal That Opens the Door to New Opportunities for Hispanic Students!

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Teens, Parenting, Human resources, Professional services, Philanthropy, University, Consumer, Foundation, Primary, Secondary, Education, Americas, Hispanic and Latino American, Demonyms, Latino, Hispanic

By 2050, Hispanics will represent one-third of the U.S. population, however, our college persistence outcomes have stalled for 40 years.

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  • By 2050, Hispanics will represent one-third of the U.S. population, however, our college persistence outcomes have stalled for 40 years.
  • MiHCs Hispanic familismo culture of strong extended and connected families ensures that when one Latino is educated, an entire community is empowered.
  • La Puerta provides the community an important resource to connect with information and opportunity that simply did not exist before.
  • MiHC provides students and families with a coordinated ecosystem of culturally relevant resources, higher education partners, and mentors to support Hispanic student persistence.

Canela Media Launches First Free, Live Streaming News for U.S. Latino Cord Cutters

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Demonyms, Hispanic and Latino American, Latino, Canela, Cord-cutting, News broadcasting, Broadcasting, Mass media, Telecommunications

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media , an industry-leading, certified minority, female and Latina-owned digital media company, today announced the launch of Canela News, the first free live-streaming newscast for U.S. Latino cord cutters.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canela Media , an industry-leading, certified minority, female and Latina-owned digital media company, today announced the launch of Canela News, the first free live-streaming newscast for U.S. Latino cord cutters.
  • On Fridays, it will air a special 5-minute segment called "Buenas Noticias" bringing inspirational good news to lift the Latino spirit.
  • Prior to Canela News, U.S. Latino cord cutters weren't able to get access to the serious Spanish-language, U.S.-centric news that they wanted.
  • Headquartered in New York, Canela Media is ranked as the fourth largest Hispanic ad-focused company and ithe only female- and minority-owned certified digital company.

2021 HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo Applications Open

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Monday, January 25, 2021
Education, Hispanic and Latino American, Higher education in the United States, Hispanic-serving institution, Fellow, Human activities, Articles

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting applications for the third cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo through March 12, 2021.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting applications for the third cohort of its Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo through March 12, 2021.
  • The Leadership program prepares senior higher education administrators for top leadership roles at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, emerging HSIs and other institutions of higher learning.
  • The HACU Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo is committed to increasing the number of diverse candidates to serve as the next generation of leaders at colleges and universities across the nation, said Antonio R. Flores, president and CEO of HACU.
  • We are fortunate to have a faculty that is deeply committed to ensuring these fellows are prepared to serve in leadership roles.

"Coconut:" Novel Provides Historic Look at Racism Against Latinos

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Monday, January 18, 2021
Plants, Organisms, World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions, Hispanic and Latino American, Demonyms, Latino, Coconut, Baby boomers

"Yet, there are 42 million Latino baby boomers, many like myself, who were not taught Spanish nor encouraged to embrace their Hispanic roots.

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  • "Yet, there are 42 million Latino baby boomers, many like myself, who were not taught Spanish nor encouraged to embrace their Hispanic roots.
  • 'Coconut' takes a look at what it was like to be a Latino during that era of civil rights change."
  • "'Coconut' brown on the outside, white on the inside is a name used to characterize assimilated Latinos.
  • The novel will resonate with many American-born Latinos as I don't believe we've ever truly been given a voice," Padilla continued.