U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica follows in her father’s footsteps
As the U.S. celebrates Father's Day, U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Cynthia Telles shares memories of her father, who once held that post.
View ArticleThe U.S. sees a rise in Latino surnames
To understand ethnic diversity in the U.S. — and all the energy and global connectedness it brings — look at prevalent surnames.
View ArticleMeet the first Hispanic woman to serve as a U.S. college president
Learn about Juliet Garcia's life, from her time as a university professor to her receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
View ArticleAda Limón begins her tenure as U.S. poet laureate
The U.S. poet laureate works to expand public appreciation of poetry. Ada Limón, a Mexican American poet, is particularly suited to the job.
View ArticleInvesting in small, diverse businesses is good for the economy
What is a social impact investment fund? Learn how firms support small businesses owned by people of color and women.
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5 groundbreaking Caribbean American artists [photo gallery]
Caribbean American artists offer myriad traditions to U.S. art lovers. “There is no single Caribbean American identity,” President Biden said in a proclamation, referring to the roughly 8 million...
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Cuban American salsa singer Celia Cruz honored on U.S. coin
Celia Cruz quarter design (U.S. Mint) A new U.S. quarter will honor Celia Cruz, the late “Queen of Salsa,” known for her bold costumes and booming voice and for shouting ¡Azúcar! during performances....
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U.S. postage stamps pay tribute to Hispanic Americans
For many years, the U.S. Postal Service has issued postage stamps that reference Hispanic culture or feature Hispanic American celebrities. This year, the postal office issued a stamp featuring the art...
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Uptick in U.S. Hispanics turning to political life
From local school boards to the halls of Congress, the ranks of elected officials of Hispanic heritage has surged throughout the United States. In two decades (between 2001 and 2021), the number of...
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