Jessica Diaz-Hurtado
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Music and identity dominates a wide-ranging conversation with writers Elizabeth Acevedo, Amanda Alcantara and Danyeli Rodriguez del Orbe.
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It was the No. 1 song in America for 16 straight weeks. As the summer of "Despacito" draws to a close, AltLatino explores the musical, sociological and business ripples created by the song's success.
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"The whole world is singing in Spanish," says singer Luis Fonsi. How the mainstreaming of reggaeton, the ubiquity of streaming services and some queasy culture clashes gave us the song of the summer.
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The National Council of La Raza renamed itself UnidosUS this month, causing a rift in the U.S. Latino community. Some see it as shedding a dated name, but others see it as leaving a legacy behind.
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The number of teens working summer jobs is down sharply from a generation ago. But economists say don't blame today's youth for being lazy.
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On his bilingual food blog, Esteban Castillo shares traditional and fusion Mexican recipes. The blog has a stunning, minimalist aesthetic meant to challenge the way people see Mexican food.
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Hernan Giraldo Serna, a Colombian ex-paramilitary leader sent to the U.S. on charges of conspiring to traffic cocaine, is the first in such a case to be confronted by some of his victims in court.
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It's Black History Month, and NPR's Alt.Latino team shares some gems of Afro-Latin music, ranging from Panamanian inspired hip-hop beats to Brazilian percussion.
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A diverse and creative generation of writers and actors is forging a new path to small and big screens by starting on the internet.
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Barros is a trans black woman who leads São Paulo's Liniker E Os Caramelows, one of Brazil's most compelling soul bands. She says her mere presence is political.