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Kaine recognizes Roanoke business owner during Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Read full article: Kaine recognizes Roanoke business owner during Hispanic Heritage Month celebrationSenator Kaine is hosting an event Monday in Richmond to recognize those who have done extraordinary work in Virginia over the last year – some of whom are local, according to the Senator’s office.
Casa Latina celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with events across the region
Read full article: Casa Latina celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with events across the regionCasa Latina in Roanoke said Hispanic Heritage Month is about celebrating culture and values through food, music, and community.
Latino buying power is rapidly rising and is fueling the economy
Read full article: Latino buying power is rapidly rising and is fueling the economyLatinos play a key role in economic growth as their buying power jumped to more than $1.7 trillion, according to a report from the University of Georgia.
From Mexico to Roanoke: How one Latina business owner is honoring her Hispanic heritage through dance
Read full article: From Mexico to Roanoke: How one Latina business owner is honoring her Hispanic heritage through danceMarina Trejo explained that learning about cultures different from your own helps minimize stereotypes and allows you to better understand those around you.
How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of Famer
Read full article: How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of FamerThroughout the years, the National Football League has worked extensively to grow the game of football in Mexico -- from playing a regular-season game each year in Mexico City, to starting up more youth programs in the country to get kids involved from a young age.
How a coin toss cost this pioneering Hispanic musician his life on ‘The Day the Music Died’
Read full article: How a coin toss cost this pioneering Hispanic musician his life on ‘The Day the Music Died’It is one of the most famous songs recorded, depicting one of the most famous tragedies in music history.
Roanoke embraces Latin cultures in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: Roanoke embraces Latin cultures in honor of Hispanic Heritage MonthFrom the beats of Latin percussion to the sizzling treats on the grill, hundreds of people embraced the Latino diaspora of cultures in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Roanoke organization hosts Spanish music to recognize Latinx community
Read full article: Roanoke organization hosts Spanish music to recognize Latinx communityMost radio stations in our region don’t play any Spanish tunes, but one Roanoke organization is changing that in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?
Read full article: Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?One of golf’s more entertaining events, the Ryder Cup, begins on Friday and figures to be a lively and must-see event, once again, for golf and sports fans throughout the world.
Roanoke woman helps pave pathways to U.S citizenship for the Latino community
Read full article: Roanoke woman helps pave pathways to U.S citizenship for the Latino communityStriving for the American Dream, the journey to attain U.S citizenship can be scary and disappointing for immigrants, but a Roanoke woman is helping Latinos find a pathway to U.S. citizenship — just like herself.
Roanoke Catholic School rings in the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: Roanoke Catholic School rings in the beginning of Hispanic Heritage MonthSeptember 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Thursday, students and staff at Roanoke Catholic School celebrated the national independence for multiple Hispanic countries.
The story of the near kamikaze mission to take down United Flight 93
Read full article: The story of the near kamikaze mission to take down United Flight 93Imagine coming into work one day like you normally do, but then later on, frantically embarking on a mission in which the success of it might result in your death.
How the newest Hall of Famer Tom Flores made NFL history multiple times
Read full article: How the newest Hall of Famer Tom Flores made NFL history multiple timesTom Flores got up during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech and gave a reason as to why he was the second speaker of all the inductees that night.
Roanoke nonprofit building up Southwest Virginia’s Spanish-speaking community
Read full article: Roanoke nonprofit building up Southwest Virginia’s Spanish-speaking communityROANOKE, Va. – While Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month comes to an end on Oct. 15, there’s an organization working hard to celebrate and connect the Spanish-speaking community in the Roanoke Valley. Casa Latina is a nonprofit run by volunteers in Roanoke that helps Spanish-speaking people from all over the world who call Southwest Virginia home. The organization’s programs address social, cultural and educational aspects of the Spanish-speaking community. Other partnerships, like with Feeding Southwest Virginia, are helping Casa Latina increase food distributions for those impacted by the pandemic. Se baila... Posted by Casa Latina - Roanoke Valley on Friday, October 9, 2020Most of Casa Latina’s events are virtual right now, but they’re always looking for more.
Latinx artists tell stories of anxiety in new Taubman Museum exhibition
Read full article: Latinx artists tell stories of anxiety in new Taubman Museum exhibitionROANOKE, Va. – The Taubman Museum of Art is revealing its newest exhibition this Saturday, but 10 News is giving you a sneak peek. “A Very Anxious Feeling: Voices of Unrest in the American Experience” showcases 70 pieces of art from the Beth Rudin DeWoody Collection that goes with the central theme of anxiety. All the artists are Latinx or Latin Americans living or working in the U.S. and this exhibition amplifies their voices and experiences. Taubman Museum will also have virtual talks and studio tours with artists. For museum hours and additional information on the exhibition, click here.
10 easy Instant Pot and air fryer meals to make in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: 10 easy Instant Pot and air fryer meals to make in honor of Hispanic Heritage MonthIt’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot or an air fryer?
Farmburguesa owners talk diversity, challenges during Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: Farmburguesa owners talk diversity, challenges during Hispanic Heritage MonthROANOKE, Va. – It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month and one Roanoke couple is serving up tasty treats while proving that the community is stronger together. When Kat Pascal and her husband, Jimmy Delgado, opened Farmburguesa in Vinton two years ago, they wanted to bring a little taste of their Colombian heritage to the Roanoke Valley. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. and celebrates the importance of Hispanic and Latin Americans culture. Delgado and Pascal hope to show their kids and future generations they can be proud of their heritage too. “That makes me feel really proud.”“It means a lot to us to be able to serve our community and serve the Hispanic community, in particular," said Pascal.
Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez mark Latino impact on media
Read full article: Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez mark Latino impact on mediaLOS ANGELES – Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez and Eva Longoria will be among the participants in a monthlong online celebration of Latino contributions to television. It’s the first such event by Paley to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Among the highlights of the event (all times Eastern):— “A Tribute to Hispanic Achievements on Television,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Yahoo Entertainment. Estefan, Longoria, Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits and George Lopez are among those participating, with Soledad O’Brien as moderator. — “Telemundo’s ‘La Reina del Sur’: A Conversation with the Stars,” Oct. 2, Yahoo Entertainment and Yahoo en Español.
5 reasons why the Delano grape strike was so impactful
Read full article: 5 reasons why the Delano grape strike was so impactfulIt might have been more than a half-century ago, but the impact of the Delano grape strike will always be felt -- not only in Hispanic history, but labor history in general.
It took until 2000, but meet the man credited as the NFL’s first Hispanic player
Read full article: It took until 2000, but meet the man credited as the NFL’s first Hispanic playerWith both the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the National Football League season converging this month, what better time to look back at the first known Hispanic player to play in the NFL?
What is America’s oldest city? The story behind where it is, and the Spanish explorer who founded it
Read full article: What is America’s oldest city? The story behind where it is, and the Spanish explorer who founded itIf social media existed 455 years ago, a historic feat produced by a Spanish man probably would’ve made feeds all around the world.
Washington has no Latino history museum
Read full article: Washington has no Latino history museumThe initiative is backed by the group Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. The journey toward a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino began in 2004. Other museums in the making for minority groupsLatino people aren't the only ones trying to get a national Smithsonian museum. In this congressional session alone, there are similar bills for a Smithsonian Women's History Museum, a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and a National Museum of Irish American History. Of all the bills, the Women's History Museum has the most traction.
Latinx job fair gives opportunities for the whole community
Read full article: Latinx job fair gives opportunities for the whole communityROANOKE, Va. - A free job fair was held in the Roanoke Valley on Sunday to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This was the second annual Latinx job fair. There were more than just job opportunities; people could also come to learn about furthering their education, career paths and more. One organizer even said last year, a man who was naturalized the day before the job fair registered to vote at the event. Organizers hope the more service they provide, the more everyone will feel they're part of the community.
5 Instant Pot dishes to make for Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: 5 Instant Pot dishes to make for Hispanic Heritage MonthIt is Hispanic Heritage Month, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot? The Instant Pot is a fantastic way to cook meat so it's super tender in a short period of time, so it's perfect for things like pork carnitas and chicken enchiladas. Achieving the most tender pork in the Instant Pot is easier than baking a cake. The best part about this Instant Pot recipe is that everything is cooked inside the pot, so you don't end up dirtying every pot and pan in the kitchen. You will never cook ground beef for tacos any other way after you do it in the Instant Pot.
5 Instant Pot dishes to make for Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: 5 Instant Pot dishes to make for Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage Month is coming, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot? The Instant Pot is a fantastic way to cook meat so that it’s super tender in a short period of time, so it’s perfect for things like carnitas and chicken enchiladas. Achieving the most tender pork in the Instant Pot is easier than baking a cake. The best part about this Instant Pot recipe is that everything is cooked inside the pot, so you don’t end up dirtying every other pot and pan in the kitchen. You will never cook ground beef for tacos any other way after you do it in the Instant Pot.
Google Doodle celebrates Mexican-American botanist Yns Mexa
Read full article: Google Doodle celebrates Mexican-American botanist Yns Mexa(CNN) - Google kicked off the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Doodle tribute to Mexican-American botanist and explorer Yns Mexa. "I wasn't aware of who Yns Mexa was, but when I started the project and researched her life, I was amazed at her accomplishments," Lora said in a Q&A with Google. According to Google, Mexa embarked on her first plant-collection trip on this day in 1925. She collected about 150,000 plant specimens, and some estimate that about 500 of those were previously undiscovered. Scientists continue to study Mexa's samples to this day, and the plant specimens she collected are housed in museums and institutions around the world.
7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month you haven't considered
Read full article: 7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month you haven't consideredEach year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if youre not marking the occasion already, maybe its time to start. Everyone could bring a Latin dish and maybe provide some background on its history. Find Spark recommends showcasing famous paintings or photography by Hispanic artists or about Latin America. This doesnt have to be a massive undertaking -- you could check out your local options; maybe a nearby university or library could help you get some inspiration. Go support a nearby Hispanic establishment, restaurant, museum or venue.