Growing up Latina in the U.S. during the ‘90s: An ode to the best decade in music
Last May, as we left Blink-182’s incredible concert at D.C.’s Capital One Arena, mi comadre Mari and I talked about how lucky we were to go from rocking out to Blink’s “Dammit,” to jamming on the drive back to Maryland to Aterciopelados’ classic, “Caribe atómico.” We agreed that therein lies the beauty of growing up Latina in the United States, specifically during the ‘90s, as we did: musically, we had the best of both worlds.
It’s one thing for the non-Spanish-speaking wor
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Could he BE any cooler? Remembering Matthew Perry and the genius that is Chandler Bing
Certain celebrity deaths hit hard - the untimely deaths of Anthony Bourdain, Robin Williams, and Kate Spade immediately come to mind. Given the joy that they bring to our lives, it's easy to feel as though we have lost a loved one, or someone from our F•R•I•E•N•D•S circle, as is the case with the quick, snarky, sweet, and cute Chandler Muriel Bing, played by the amazing Matthew Perry, who recently passed away.
The comfort that celebrities offer us through their art
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From teaching to home remodeling, education plays key role for Maryland couple
For Maryland couple, Jessica Rivera-Zelaya and Hector Zelaya, education has always played a pivotal role in their lives.
Although Jessica currently teaches Spanish for PreK-8 graders in a private school in Maryland, her professional path began with a bachelor’s degree in international business.
While working at the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in the early 2000s in Washington, D.C. – and pursuing her college degree full-time – Jessica got promoted to run the Philadelp
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Latino business owners are paying it forward with plumbing
From high school sweethearts to business owners, Maryland couple, Gigi and Milton Guerrero, Sr., are paying it forward through their plumbing business, Guerrero Plumbing, LLC.
Milton told Los Cafetales that when he moved to the United States at 14 years old, one of the biggest challenges that he faced was the language barrier, as he did not speak or understand English. He said that he also missed his home and family back in El Salvador.
Over time, he learned English, made friends, and graduate
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‘Behind the scenes’ with artist Skoshi Buns
Salvadoran-American artist Skoshi Buns has grown up following her favorite animators online and now, with her Instagram following growing seemingly by the seconds, she is also inspiring others to follow their own animation dreams.
Skoshi Buns, who will soon turn 19, told Los Cafetales that she first realized that she loved art – and that she could do something with art as a profession when she grew up – when she was around 11. However, she did not “take it seriously” until around age 14
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Ted Lasso: A marvelous show to binge during a Marvel-less winter (or anytime!)
Editor’s note: If you haven’t seen Ted Lasso (rated TV-MA) or any recent Marvel shows and movies, consider this a spoiler warning. 😉
Compared to last winter, Winter 2022 is arguably kinda lacking in the entertainment department. For all its flaws, last year delivered some gems in the form of Marvel shows, starting with the perfection that is “WandaVision.” So, in the absence of some beloved MCU characters, my husband and I recently stumbled upon the life and times of AFC Richmond Co
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Montgomery County leadership on Dec. 13 discussed crime trends, shared COVID-19 update
Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz, during a Dec. 13 media availability, discussed such matters as COVID-19 and crime, stating, for instance, that there has been a 29% increase in homicides from this time last year, as well as a significant increase in auto thefts.
Noting that the council has been following comments by the county executive and state’s attorney, as well as a task force that was recently created to address some of the crime issues in downtown Silver Spring, Albo
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Gov. Hogan: 90% of all Maryland residents 18 and older have received at least one dose of COVID vaccine
Citing official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Dec. 11 said that 90% of all Maryland residents who are 18 years old and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement posted on the governor’s website.
According to the CDC — as of 9:20 p.m., EST, on Dec. 14 — there were about 50.1 million COVID-19 cases in the United States, and about 486.6 million total vaccines administered in the country.
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Read MoreMontgomery County officials to discuss crime trends on Dec. 13
Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz and Vice President Evan Glass will hold a media availability on Dec. 13 to discuss the Public Safety Committee’s recent briefing with the county’s police department on crime trends, according to a Dec. 10 council statement.
Ongoing discussions with Montgomery County Public Schools about efforts to bolster the mental health and well-being of students will also be discussed at the event, which will be held at 11:30 a.m., EST, and accessible th
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Beatriz and Leguizamo, stars of Disney’s Encanto, discuss need for increased Latino representation in Hollywood
For actors Stephanie Beatriz and John Leguizamo, Disney’s animated film, Encanto – which is set in Colombia and features a young Latina heroine – is a long time coming.
Speaking during a keynote presentation – moderated by Enrique Sapene and part of the recently held Hispanicize #UnidosTogether Virtual Summit – Beatriz, who stars as Mirabel in Encanto, discussed how her upbringing helped shape her as an artist. She noted that her father, who is from Baranquilla, Colombia, and her moth
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For calligrapher Camani Gonzalez Vega, ‘it all started with a chalkboard’
For Camani Gonzalez Vega, who obtained two bachelor’s degrees in biology and industrial microbiology in her native Puerto Rico, owning a calligraphy business was not in her career plans; her daughter’s first birthday party, however, made her rethink her path.
“It all started with a chalkboard,” Gonzalez Vega told Los Cafetales, noting that while she wanted to have a decorative chalkboard made to celebrate her daughter’s birthday, by the time she got to ordering a completed board, it w
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From ‘the Streets’ to your home — watch Tribeca’s best from your living room
The Tribeca Festival is back in 2021, fresh from the pandemic, bringing with it its 20th anniversary celebration and exciting new films — all live from your living room through “Tribeca at Home.”
Tribeca at Home is a unique experience tailored to those who are excited to get back to normalcy, but err on the side of caution — one decision that this film buff greatly appreciates as the world begins to slowly come out of quarantine.
Among its offerings, this year’s festival brings us
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