Latino Culture
Literature, visual arts, food, language and the living culture of the Latino world, from the Americas to the diaspora.
Horsetail Plant's Extreme Water Isotopes Offer New Clues to Ancient Climates
Scientists at the University of New Mexico found that the horsetail plant concentrates heavy oxygen isotopes in its stem, creating water wit
Disneyland Closures Summer 2026: Pirates, Fantasmic, and Volcano Bay Renovations
Pirates of the Caribbean closes May 4 to early June 2026, including the Blue Bayou restaurant. Fantasmic runs limited shows until May 22. Vo
Cinco de Mayo: The Real Story Behind the Celebration in the U.S.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla, a symbol of Mexican resistance. In the U.S., it became a celebration of Mexican herita
iOS 27 Rumors: Siri Gets a Standalone App and 5G Satellite Connectivity
Apple's iOS 27 update is rumored to include a standalone Siri app with text and voice interactions, 5G satellite connectivity for the iPhone
Clean Eating Is a Fight Against Convenience: A Latino Chef's Lesson for Better Health
Dorian Klemensine, a gay Latino zillennial living with HIV, learns to make a quick quinoa bowl with Chef Eddie Garza. The episode explores h
Global Tourism 2026: Mexico and Spain Lead as Top Destinations for Latino Travelers
France remains the top global destination with nearly 100 million annual visitors. Mexico ranks sixth with 45 million tourists, while Spain
From a $50 Dinner to a $280 Million Empire: The Met Gala's Journey to Fashion's Pinnacle
The Met Gala started in 1948 as a $50-per-plate dinner. Under Anna Wintour, it's raised over $280 million. The 2026 edition, 'Costume Art,'
Latino Cuisine Makes Los Angeles a Global Gastronomic Capital by 2026
Latino cuisine is driving Los Angeles's rise as a global gastronomic capital, with chefs like Wes Avila and Bricia Lopez blending Oaxacan ro
Galán Sisters: From Buenos Aires to the Met Opera and New York Fashion
Morena Galán becomes the first Latino lyric singer at the Metropolitan Opera. Her sister Marcia Galán rises in New York's fashion scene with
How Staying Connected with Our Moms Keeps Latino Families Close
A new episode of 'Esencia' kicks off a nine-part series on connection and motherhood. Carolina Trejos and Yoli Cabieles share how small gest
India's Vantara Sanctuary Offers to Relocate Pablo Escobar's Hippos from Colombia
Vantara, a biotech sanctuary in India, has offered to relocate 80 of Pablo Escobar's hippos from Colombia, potentially saving them from euth
May 2026 Lunar Calendar: Best Days for Haircuts and Hair Care in Latino Communities
The May 2026 lunar calendar offers strategic dates for haircuts and hair care based on moon phases. Waxing moon days like May 1-3 and 13-18