BREAKING NEWS - Three Police Officers Killed in Puerto Rico
CNN reports that a police officer killed three fellow police officers in Puerto Rico at police headquarters in the city of Ponce. Puerto Rican police said via Twitter on Monday, that a suspect is in custody. Puerto Rico Police Deputy Superintendent Col. Juan Rodriguez Davila said that "there are no words to describe this tragedy where three colleagues have lost their lives." The officer who was arrested is accused of killing a police commander, a lieutenant and an officer. Th
Afro-Mexican Population Lacks Basic Human Rights
According to the Comisión Nacional de los Derechos Humanos (CNDH), there is a lack of inclusive public policies for African descendent communities in northern Mexico. In far north Mexico, there are small communities of Afro-Mexican populations, especially in the state of Coahuila and along the border that Mexico shares with Texas. These Afro-Mexican communities are descendants of free blacks and runaway slaves who fled the United States in the 19th century. One particular pop
R&B Singer Maxwell to Perform at BET Experience Africa this Weekend
R&B Singer Maxwell arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa this week ahead of his performance at the inaugural BET Experience Africa this weekend. Fans were eager to see him as he made his way through O.R Tambo International airport on Thursday. Maxwell will perform on the Ticketpro Dome stage along with Mary J. Blige, Young Thug, and Raphael Saadiq on Saturday. Native acts like AKA, Flavour (Nigeria) and Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania) are expected to perform as well. Photo credi
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz Collects Gifts for Toy Drive
This holiday season the Victor Cruz Foundation partnered with The Summit Medical Group Foundation for a toy drive. This year’s goal is to collect 300 toys that will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic. On Thursday Victor Cruz visited The Summit Medical Group’s Berkeley Campus in New Jersey to meet with fans and kids, and to encourage staff members to donate to the toy drive. Victor also encouraged everyone to get involved in their community, as well a
Arian Foster and the Long Overdue Conversation Around Mental Health within the Latino Community
Earlier this week, New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall sat down with Houston Texans running back Arian Foster to discuss Arian’s new role as inaugural member of PROJECT 375’s Founder’s Circle. Back in 2011, after Brandon Marshall was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, he and his wife Michi launched the nonprofit PROJECT 375 with the mission of ending the stigma surrounding mental illness and disorders. Now with the formation of PROJECT 375’s Founder’s Ci
'Orange Is the New Black' Actress Dascha Polanco Accused of Assaulting Teen
On Thursday, Dascha Polanco, 33, who plays the role of Dayanara Diaz on Orange Is the New Black, was arraigned on assault, attempted assault and harassent charges in Manhattan Criminal Court. According to Page Six, Polanco allegedly assaulted 17-year old Michelle Cardona at her home, causing "bruising and redness to her face, scratches to her arm, and substantial pain." According to court papers, Cardona alleges that Polanco punched her "about the face and head with a closed
Fans Label Christina Milian a 'Bad Mom' for Letting Daughter Wear 'Weave' and She Re
It seems that Christina Milian can't catch a break this week. On Wednesday Christina shared a photo on Instagram of her 5-year old daughter, Violet Nash, wearing waist length braids. Christina took the tot to meet Zendaya Coleman at the first World AIDS Day Benefit event. Unfortunately Christina's fans were not feeling the look and called her a 'Bad Mom' for letting the tot wear a 'weave.' Christina responded with the following comment: "For those of you more concerned with V
AMBER Alert Called Off After Abducted 3-Year Old Hispanic Girl is Found
Earlier today, the New York and New Jersey State Police departments activated the Amber Abducted Child Alert Plan after a man allegedly stabbed a 31-year old woman multiple times and fled with their their 3-year-old child. According to the NYPD, 51-year old Diomedes Valenzuela allegedly stabbed his ex at 1:44 p.m. this afternoon 2974 Perry Avenue in the Bronx during a domestic dispute. Valenzuela then fled with the couple's 3 year-old daughter, Rebecca Valenzuela. The victim
VH1's Love and Hip-Hip New York Reality Star Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison
Today a federal judge in Rochester, New York sentenced VH1's 'Love and Hip-Hop New York' reality star, Mendeecees Harris (who is of African American and Panamanian descent), to 97 months (8 years and 1 month) in federal prison, reports the Deomcrat & Chronicle. Back in April, Harris plead guilty to his role in a drug trafficking operation that between 2005 and 2012, shipped cocaine and heroine to the Rochester region. Harris' plea called for a sentence of 8 to 10 years. Harri
World AIDS Day: Where Does the Latino/Hispanic Community Stand in 2015?
Every year, on December 1st, we come together globally to unite in the fight against AIDS/HIV. We unite in support of those who are currently living with AIDS/HIV, and we remember those who have lost their lives to the virus. This year, the AIDS/HIV theme is “Think Positive: Rethink HIV.” The awareness campaign seeks to rethink outdated stereotypes, challenge myths and be positive about HIV. With this year’s campaign theme in mind, I started to think about my Latino/Hispanic
