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Willy Chavarria: A Chicano Designer at Paris Fashion Week Men’s
Willy Chavarria, the influential Mexican-American designer, has reached a major milestone in his career: he will be part…
42nd Annual San Diego Chinese New Year Fair
San Diego rings in the Lunar Chinese New Year with vibrant food vendors, traditional performances, live music, dances,…
Quinceañera vs. Sweet Sixteen Birthdays
Coming of age is a milestone in a young woman’s life, traditionally celebrated with either a Quinceañera or…
Mariachi Pasión: Phoenix’s All-Female Mariachi Group Breaking Barriers
In a genre traditionally dominated by men, Phoenix’s all-female Mariachi Pasión is making waves and rewriting the rules.…
Spanish Breaks the 600-Million Speaker Barrier
The Spanish language has reached a remarkable milestone: over 600 million speakers worldwide. This achievement, highlighted in the…
Arizona’s 35th All Souls Procession: Honoring the Departed
Every year, Tucson’s annual All Souls Procession winds through the city’s streets, honoring loved ones who have passed.…
Joe Biden Awards Selena Quintanilla the National Medal of Arts
With the distinction of the National Medal of Arts, Selena Quintanilla, ‘The Queen of Tex-Mex’ joins a prestigious…
Old Town San Diego to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Old Town San Diego will host a vibrant Mexican Independence Day celebration on Saturday, September 14, from 11:00…
Fray Tormenta: The Mexican Wrestler Who Inspired “Nacho Libre”
Fray Tormenta, the Mexican priest who entered the world of professional wrestling to support his orphanage, inspiring films…
Marissa Teijo, the 71-Year-Old Miss Texas USA Contestant
A 71-year-old woman made history as a contestant in Miss Texas USA. Marissa Teijo, from El Paso, may…
