Category Archives: latino

Hispanic Healthcare

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Phil Velez

The entire nation is watching the healthcare reform debate. Some say the government should not have any further control over healthcare. However, the US Census Bureau estimated that 45.7 million people under the age of 65 did not have insurance … Continue reading →

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A Supreme Latina: Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Phil Velez

This weekend it became official. After much debate, speculation, and controversy, Bronx-born Boricua Sonia Sotomayor was sworn-in as the first Latina United States Supreme Court Justice. Sotomayor will become the 111th person and only the third woman to sit on … Continue reading →

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Latinos in Social Media

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Phil Velez

As the Latino population continues to grow, so does its online presence. A recent study shows that half of US Hispanics/Latinos have an online social media profile. Other studies show the impact Latinos are having in social media and our … Continue reading →

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Boogie Rican Blvd. "The Musical"

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Phil Velez

Urban Latino Magazine & The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre presents Boogie Rican Blvd., a musical showcasing a family’s struggle between Latino tradition and the modern-day values taught on the streets of the Boogie Down Bronx. The Pacheco family and their … Continue reading →

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7 GLBT Latino Bloggers to Watch

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Phil Velez

Today, while glancing through the Twitterverse, I saw a mention of me in a reference to Latino GLBT blogs. I thought it was cool, but also quite interesting since my blog is not GLBT specific. Though I was thinking of … Continue reading →

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