Category: Hispanic-Americans

Leon Ichaso, Whose Films Explored Latino Identity, Dies at 74

His first feature, “El Super,” was critically acclaimed. He continued to examine culture and exile in “Crossover Dreams,” “El Cantante” and “Piñero.”
Biden Taps Philip Jefferson and Adriana Kugler for Top Fed Jobs

President Biden announced his plan to nominate Adriana Kugler, an official at the World Bank, for a Fed governor job, while elevating Philip Jefferson to the role of vice chair.
Addiction Treatment Medicine Is Vastly Underprescribed, Especially by Race, Study Finds

Black patients with opioid use disorder were far less likely to fill prescriptions for the most effective addiction treatments than white patients. But strikingly few patients of all races got the medicine.
The Land Beneath This Stadium Once Was Theirs. They Want It Back.

Dodger Stadium is the home to the seven-time world champion Los Angeles Dodgers. But in the 1950s, the land around it belonged to families who are now seeking reparations for what they lost.
The Bassist Carlos Henriquez Covers All the Latin and Jazz Bases

The longtime Jazz at Lincoln Center musician leads a tribute this weekend to his mambo ancestors Tito Puente and Tito Rodríguez.
Marisol Malaret, First Puerto Rican Miss Universe, Dies at 73

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Edging out Miss USA, Ms. Malaret — who was also the first winner from the Caribbean — brokered her fame to become a television host and magazine editor back home.
World Baseball Classic a Party in Miami for Latin American Teams and Fans

The New York Times – Sports:
“This is our World Cup,” a fan said as the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and Venezuela squared off at the World Baseball Classic.
Nontraditional Runners Are Finding Their Stride Online

The New York Times – Sports:
When local clubs don’t feel welcoming, recreational runners of various races, life stages and speeds are creating their own communities. The internet is helping them widen their reach.
Whitney Curator Marcela Guerrero Leads the Way on Latino Art

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In her five years at the museum, Marcela Guerrero has helped broaden the scope of artists and audiences as the Hispanic population continues to grow and museums try to reflect more diverse audiences.
Latinas Have Struggled to Build Savings, but a Younger Cohort Is Making Gains

The New York Times – Business:
As one of the longest-living yet lowest-earning groups in America, Hispanic women have challenges ensuring that their later years are secure. But things are changing.
Bad Bunny Anchors a Year of Explosive Growth for Latin Music

The New York Times – Music:
The most nominated artist at the Latin Grammys has earned blockbuster numbers on streaming and on tour in 2022. He’s far from the only Spanish-language artist finding fresh listeners.
Medication Treatment for Addiction Is Shorter for Black and Hispanic Patients, Study Finds

The New York Times – Business:
The analysis of 15 years of prescription data showed that the racial disparities are widening.