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Ever wonder how Latin America came to be? What is the history behind Hispanics in The United States of America as well as countries in Latin America? Why do Latin American´s see such a difference amon

Carnival, Mardi Gras and Hispanic Culture star
Are the origins of Carnival and Mardi Gras? Are they Hispanic or French in heritage? Well, the answer might surprise you. It is a little bit of both and a little bit of neither.

Chocolate! How Liquid Gold Moved the World star
The initial discovery and recognition of the importance of Chocolate is often attributed to Hernan Cortez. Yet in 1502 Christopher Columbus, or Colon, on his fourth and final voyage to the Caribbean, reached the island of Guanaja off the coast of Honduras. History says that he was greeted by Aztecs who offered him sacks full of almond shaped pods in exchange for items they desired. When he did not immediately understand the offering they were giving in exchange, the Aztecan explained to him that

Dia De La Virgen Guadalupe star
On December 12th, El Dia De La Virgen Guadalupe is celebrated through out Mexico and all of Latin America. The celebration and devotion of Hispanics to La Virgen Guadalupe, especially amongst the Mexican community, has spread

El Chihuahua Es un perro, not a dog star
I happened upon the information that Chihuahua's are actually a Hispanic pooch.You would not believe the wealth of information hidden behind the cute

Famous Hispanic Women star
Famous Hispanic Women have always existed both in Latin American countries as well as Spain. Many people tell the stories of the famous Hispanic men who have made impacts on the world as we know it...

Feminism Is a Gift of Our First Nations Sisters star
Feminism at its roots is a gift from our First Nations Sisters. Little known to many of the women promoting it today was actually not an ideal born of their own but a gift that was given to very special women who started the movement.....

Hispanic Gardening star
Hispanics and Gardening are a marriage of time and history. With the first days of summer upon us, we find ourselves dreaming of gardening or at the very least enjoying the wonderful effects of gardening all around us. Many are the days we spend strolling in gardens and enjoying...

Hispanics in American Wars star
According to the U.S. Army records, Hispanics have been fighting in every war since the revolutionary war with both honor and pride. To learn more read on...

Introduction to Hispanic Culture star
Hispanic or Latino? Read this article to learn the different meanings and identifiers for people of Hispanic and Latino ancestry.

Latin American UNESCO Sites star
UNESCO? What does that stand for you ask? And what does Hispanic Culture have to do with that? A lot! Stay with me as I reveal some of the worlds most treasured and historic areas, revered and protected, hailed and celebrated through the acknowledgement of being named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

October is Hispanic Heritage Month star
The month of October is Hispanic Heritage Month. Through out the United States, Hispanics are celebrating their Hispanic Heritage during this month set aside to recognize and celebrate

The Sinister Agenda of Christopher Columbus star
Christopher Columbus is often credited with discovering the Americas. There is a great deal of distortion around his role in history. Columbus initiated the genocide of the indigenous people and firmly established slavery in the New World, engendering the culture of distrust throughout the Americas.

What is Chicano? star
What is in a name? If that name happens to be “Chicano,” it could be a lot of things. As a literal definition, Chicano is someone born in the United States, of Mexican Descent. But the world itself holds so much more meaning for those it is applied to.

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