By Oscar J. Barbosa, Esq. Though we continue to dream of an improved immigration system, 2016 opened with a series of enforcement operations that created a shock across immigrant communities from coast to coast. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a January press release “our borders are not open to illegal migration; if […]
Exclusive Interview: Doctora Ana Maria Polo from Caso Cerrado
In our Latino world, many compare our celebrities to their American counterparts. In the case of Ana Maria Polo, she’s our Judge Judy, but that’s not how she sees herself. She’s not a judge, but rather an arbitrator. In her show, Caso Cerrado, in which millions watch on Telemundo each week. She helps families deal […]
Sergio Vargas: Legendary Merenguero and Son of Dominican Republic by Jesus Cuevas Peña
Hispaniola is the only island in the world hosting two nations, and this coming 27th of February, the celebration on occasion of the 172nd anniversary since the island divided into two nations, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, will take effect. This is why we decided to interview a musical icon of the Dominican Republic, whom […]
MARCH OF DIMES NAMES 13-YEAR OLD BOY FROM PUERTO RICO
Ismael Torres-Castrodad of San Juan, Puerto Rico, born five weeks prematurely, has been named the March of Dimes 2016 National Ambassador. He’s the first child from Puerto Rico to be named to this position in the history of the March of Dimes. Ismael’s story emphasizes the serious and complex problem of late preterm birth, (between […]
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Educating and Mentoring Latinos from Elementary to Professionals
The Latino Connection is going to challenge everyone reading this article to do one thing today. EDUCATE yourself about the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). WHY? HHF could directly benefit a Latino youth that you know. Much like the American Cancer Society educates the public on cancer, HHF helps educate and mentor Latino youth from elementary […]