If you’ve ever seen a tire graveyard piled high with trashed rubber, you can easily understand that Israeli company EcoTech Recycling has a green gem of an idea. EcoTech’s nontoxic process produces a unique material, Active Rubber (AR), from end-of-life tires. With 1.6 billion tires manufactured annually, and 290 million tires discarded each year in […]

Interior design has more of an impact on your life than you realize. Experts say that how you think and feel could be impacted as soon as you walk into a space and are welcomed by different colors or lighting.  These seemingly unimportant design elements can have either positive or negative effects on your mood […]

Washington, D.C. native Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson epitomizes Black history during a month when we remember historic African-American figures and their accomplishments. Johnson achieved greatness inside the boxing ring. He became the first African-American fighter to win a world title at both flyweight (112 pounds) and super flyweight (115 pounds). He capped an illustrious 16-year […]

As the global coronavirus pandemic hit and school classes moved online, economic disparities became evident in education access. With almost 7 percent of its population living on less than $3.20, Mexico bears witness to the gap. “The university had the possibility of launching the virtual system through platforms such as Zoom, Moodle and Classroom,” said […]

LARGO, Fla. — Entrepreneur Daisy Bedoya is facing tough times. Like many other small business owners both Hispanic and otherwise across the country, she’s been slammed by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she’s determined to keep fighting and not give up. Bedoya, 66, says she can barely pay her bills and keep open GraphX Designs & Concepts, […]

It’s one of the most important celebrations for millions of Latin American girls. Various versions of the quinceañera celebration’s origin exist, but the most likely one comes from the Aztecs’ pre-Colombian traditions. This ancient culture marked the entry to womanhood and the new responsibilities of adult life. When young women turned 15, they left their […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It all started because she wanted to claim her seat at the table. Deryl McKissack had worked hard in the construction business for years but was always told to put her head down, work harder and not ask any questions. When her new boss wanted to demote her simply because she was […]

Arturo Adonay entered the business world from a young age in his native Mexico. “Since I was a child, I have worked in all sorts of businesses. I have sold gold, body creams and clothes. I have had taquerías, pizzerias, as well as advertising and marketing agencies. I have also been in distribution,” said Adonay, […]

Chiles en nogada is an iconic Mexican dish, and pomegranate seeds are essential in its recipe. Chiles en nogada is a quintessential part of Mexican identity, because, when served, it features the colors of the Mexican flag: green (poblano chiles); white (creamy salsa); and red (pomegranates). Mexicans traditionally enjoy chiles en nogada in September, the […]

Carnival season is coming, but when will it arrive? Carnivals are often festivals that enjoy international notoriety, as well as religious origins. They mark the beginning of Lent and a vital date toward the Holy Week. The Carnival of Veracruz is one of the most famous. Celebrated almost exclusively in the port of Veracruz, this […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion “Prime Time” Sanders learned the value of movement after purchasing his first “iced out” Rolex in his rookie season with the Atlanta Falcons. His multi-diamond timepiece wasn’t working properly — or so he thought, until the jeweler told him to move his arm. “The Rolex works off movement,” Sanders […]