Hispanic Heritage Month: ABC13 Mayra Moreno meets with founder of Latina Podcasters Network, Rita Bautista!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, ABC13’s Mayra Moreno met a young Latina who was making waves in the podcasting world. Rita Bautista, founder of Latina Podcasters Network, started her own podcast in 2019 but said when she didn’t see herself reflected in podcast voices, she made a huge leap. She created her network of podcasts Latina. Cause: She wanted to amplify their voices and draw their attention. RELATED: ABC13 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage month in Latin America! “We’ve worked with Apple to promote the podcast,” Bautista…

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Latino vs. Hispanic: Mexican American professor Dr. Christina Sisk explains difference between these terms used interchangeably!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – In Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, we bring you stories of culture, history, and special people in our community making strides. “Look around. Latinos are everywhere in Houston, we’re not going anywhere, and I think we’re working hard. We’re passionate people, and as you can see with the next generation, here, the possibilities are endless,” said Juan Alanis, the Mexican American from Houston. The terms “Latino” and “Spanish” are widely used throughout the United States to define millions of people from many countries. Mexican-American professor…

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Fort Hood set to be renamed after Richard Cavazos, Texas’ first Hispanic four-star general!

Klein, Texas – The US Department of Defense is set to rename Fort Hood, Texas, America’s largest active-duty armored military center, to honor a four-star Hispanic general in place of his original name, Confederate General. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin Pending Change Thursday in A Note to Senior Pentagon Officials He agreed to a recommendation that the base be called Fort Cavazos. This name was previously recommended by the Naming Committee, which was created by Congress to propose new names or remove names and symbols commemorating Confederate personalities. Federal officials…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Houston Arts Alliance bridging gap between artists with scarce resources!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – We’re in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month and we continue to share stories that impact our community. ABC13 highlights the Houston Arts Alliance, and we’ve got more about who they are and how they’re working to reach more Hispanic artists since discovering a gap between the organization and the city’s demographics. Patrick Medrano is a painter and sculptor, and Sonia Flores describes herself as a mixed media artist. Both are different types of creatives, but they come together to paint a better idea of ​​how…

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Our America: (IN)VISIBLE | Watch the Full Episode!

In celebration of Hispanic and Hispanic Heritage Month, ABC-owned television stations are presenting a one-hour special, “Our America: (IN) VISIBLE.” Through a series of conversations, Special News examines what the Hispanic and Latino vision looks like in three sectors of society: politics, business, and entertainment and how it impacts overall community well-being and quality of life. Part One looks at the most visible sector of society: Hollywood. Explores the underrepresentation of Latinos in film and television. ABC-owned television stations speak with industry experts, including Anna Cristina Ramon, co-author of UCLA’s…

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Strictly Street Salsa celebrates 25 years in Houston!!

Houston, Texas — Houston’s first salsa studio approaches its 25th anniversary. Strictly Salsa Street It is a studio that focuses on authentic Latin dance and the teaching of Afro-Latin movement as well as salsa. Raul Orlando Edwards, who founded Simply Street Salsa in 1998 said: “Salsa is today a way of identity for Latinos all over the world. You can find Latino people from any country coming together and uniting by salsa, so salsa is a source of unity but also a source of fun and celebration.” . Edwards, a…

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Mother, son artists Laura Lopez Cano and Louis Cano painting a family legacy!

Houston, Texas — One of Houston’s most famous downtown murals displays the places, people, and events that shaped the city’s Mexican-American community. Laura Lopez Cano He is one of the artists who contributed to Sam Houston Park’s cultural mural, named Mexican American History and Culture in Houston in the 20th Century. Laura is not only an accomplished artist, as well as her son Louis. “I’m one of his biggest fans,” Laura Lopez-Cano said of her son. “I can’t do what he’s doing. He has such a great imagination.” Lewis helped…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Latina CEO of Houston’s Indi Construction Partners hopes to change the face of construction!

Friendswood, TX (KTRK) – Raquel Bojorn often appears on a construction project site wearing heels and a pink T-shirt. But don’t be fooled, the CEO of the largest Hispanic women-owned construction company in the greater Houston area isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty, carrying a shovel or operating machinery. This is how she started her company at the age of 15, and now hopes to change the face of construction. “Before I even knew how to read a chart, I’d started field work and finished concrete, helped asphalt, and…

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Hispanic Heritage Month 2022: Oldest Latino publisher, Arte Público Press, nestled in University of Houston celebrates 40 years!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – The oldest and largest Latin publisher in the nation is located in our backyard at the University of Houston. They have published hundreds of books for all ages in both English and Spanish. The publisher is preparing to celebrate more than 40 years. ABC13 anchor Mayra Moreno sat down with director of Arte Público Press as he reflected on the company’s four decades. From humble beginnings in 1979, to now 30 books a year, Arte Público Press at the University of Houston continues to showcase literary…

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What to do this weekend: Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff, movies at Discovery Green, Houston Jazz festival top events!

Houston, Texas — Featuring a range of cultural celebrations, from Latin performing arts, NPR’s popular political podcast, this weekend is a defining moment in symphony, Hispanic heritage, jazz, and more. Meanwhile, movie fans who also want to enjoy the weather can enjoy the outdoor shows in the city center, while music lovers can enjoy great jazz and an instrumental Ukrainian show. A local sports bar hosts fundraisers for pets and animals, and mixes a popular boutique hotel into some cocktail lessons. Enjoy! Here are your best bets for the weekend.…

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