Events

Hispanic Heritage Month – About

October 4, 2023 by LatinaWeeklyEd

Hispanic Heritage Month returns in the midst of a contentious political climate as the migrant crisis continues here in New York City and elsewhere within the US. Some interesting background about the annual celebration... References: … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month – About

NYC Deals – Charcuterie Masters Food Competition Event

February 20, 2018 by LatinaWeeklyEd

Charcuterie may be a word of French origin yet it's a very popular international food with cross cultural usage and influences. The word charcuterie is derived from the French words “char” (flesh) plus "cuite” (cooked). Charcuterie is believed to have originated in France during the 15th century due to rules prohibiting the sale of uncooked pork. Subsequently French tradesmen developed … [Read more...] about NYC Deals – Charcuterie Masters Food Competition Event

AOC DNC Speech Fake Accent Controversy : Code Switching

As part of a series of speeches at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), U.S. House of Representatives member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was … Más... about AOC DNC Speech Fake Accent Controversy : Code Switching

Elevated Maternal Mortality Rates Alarming News : Black Women Are Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC

In a disturbing trend, the maternal mortality rate among black women in the United States is now three to four times higher compared to the general … Más... about Elevated Maternal Mortality Rates Alarming News : Black Women Are Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC

Cause of Jose Cuervo Factory Tank Explosion Remains Unknown

The exact cause of a massive explosion at the La Rojeña Factory in Tequila, Jalisco that resulted in at least six deaths remains unknown. According to … Más... about Cause of Jose Cuervo Factory Tank Explosion Remains Unknown

iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts : How to Add ñ Tilda Accents

Adding Spanish accents (also called a tilda or virgulilla) on an iPad, iPhone or virtually any Apple product is easy. Just tap the letter and hold … Más... about iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts : How to Add ñ Tilda Accents

Enchiladas Suizas – A Beverage Pairing Challenge

Mexican food is some of the best on earth. It's also one of the most challenging when it comes to pairing with beverages. The complexity of spices, … Más... about Enchiladas Suizas – A Beverage Pairing Challenge

Emerging Markets and Trends – Non Alcoholic Beverages

Here's something many people don't know. In the United States, non alcoholic beverages are not alcohol free. According to US standards, the term “non … Más... about Emerging Markets and Trends – Non Alcoholic Beverages

Mexico Elects First Woman President – Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Historic Landslide Election Victory

Following a historic election held on June 2nd 2024, Mexico announced its first woman president. In a landslide victory, Claudia Sheinbaum (a member … Más... about Mexico Elects First Woman President – Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Historic Landslide Election Victory