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HISPANIC HERITAGE


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She was culture-shocked when she moved to Jacksonville. Now ‘Yaya’ is helping the Hispanic community thrive

Read full article: She was culture-shocked when she moved to Jacksonville. Now ‘Yaya’ is helping the Hispanic community thrive

Yanira “Yaya” Cardona was named Jacksonville’s first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator in 2024 and has focused on working with Hispanic entrepreneurs.

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Pres. Biden hosts celebration to honor Hispanic Heritage Month

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Pres. Joe Biden will host a celebration Wednesday to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Duuuval Design Initiative Launches First ‘24 Poster

Read full article: Duuuval Design Initiative Launches First ‘24 Poster

Winston Christopher, a winner of the Duuuval Design competition, is known for his exceptional use of color, anatomy, and rendering. His hyper-realistic style brings each subject to life with incredible detail, ensuring that his illustrations are both visually striking and true to form, even when depicting fantastical scenes. His vibrant approach makes him the perfect fit for our Home Opener/Hispanic Heritage game, where his work will add an exciting visual dynamic to the event.

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56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos

Read full article: 56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.

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Ros-Lehtinen’s tenure as first Hispanic woman to serve in Congress is no joke

Read full article: Ros-Lehtinen’s tenure as first Hispanic woman to serve in Congress is no joke

Never before had a Hispanic woman been elected to Congress, but that changed thanks to Ros-Lehtinen.

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More than 200 years ago, this Hispanic man made history in world of politics

Read full article: More than 200 years ago, this Hispanic man made history in world of politics

On Sept. 30, 1822, a man by the name of Joseph Hernandez was elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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FSCJ president says parents, who emigrated from Mexico, are key reason he pursued higher education

Read full article: FSCJ president says parents, who emigrated from Mexico, are key reason he pursued higher education

A recent issue of a Jacksonville-area magazine published for the Spanish speaking community calls John Avendano, the President and CEO of Florida State College Jacksonville, an “educator of the future.”

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You’re invited! Viva La Fiesta hosts its first ever 2-day event

Read full article: You’re invited! Viva La Fiesta hosts its first ever 2-day event

Viva La Fiesta is this Saturday and Sunday at James Weldon Johnson Park.

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Born in Cuba, nonprofit founder moved to America, overcame poverty & lives to help others

Read full article: Born in Cuba, nonprofit founder moved to America, overcame poverty & lives to help others

He overcame the violence of a revolution during his youth, lived in poverty when his family came to America and he has turned his good fortune into a chance to help others.

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19 Hispanic-owned beauty brands to support -- this month and always

Read full article: 19 Hispanic-owned beauty brands to support -- this month and always

Calling all makeup and skin care enthusiasts!

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UF student who entered US at age 3 remembers living in fear as child

Read full article: UF student who entered US at age 3 remembers living in fear as child

At University of Florida’s International Center, 23-year-old Michell Hernandez is a student assistant hard at work. While she appears to be every bit the typical student, her journey here was anything but.

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Jacksonville man named a top Latin leader

Read full article: Jacksonville man named a top Latin leader

Imagine being named a national top Latin leader and knowing none of it would’ve been possible without your mother’s courage and drive for a brighter future. For Manny Velasquez-Paredes, that’s where his story begins.

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DuPont Middle School unveils mural in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

Read full article: DuPont Middle School unveils mural in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

DuPont Middle School unveiled on Tuesday a mural showcasing Hispanic heritage, painted by a Jacksonville-area artist.

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Roberto Clemente: More than Latin America’s baseball star

Read full article: Roberto Clemente: More than Latin America’s baseball star

Roberto Clemente was the first Latino to be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The legacy of Roberto Clemente is still treasured today, proven nearly 50 years after his death. In fact, the Orange County School Board unanimously voted to rename the facility Roberto Clemente Middle on Sept. 21, coincidentally during Hispanic Heritage Month. Becoming baseball’s most prominent Afro-LatinoRoberto Clemente started his Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburg Pirates. The son of a sugarcane worker, Clemente began his professional baseball career just after finishing high school.

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10 easy Instant Pot and air fryer meals to make in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

Read full article: 10 easy Instant Pot and air fryer meals to make in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot or an air fryer?

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Did Sonia Sotomayor save baseball 28 years ago?

Read full article: Did Sonia Sotomayor save baseball 28 years ago?

While appointing Sonia Sotomayor as a justice for the Supreme Court in 2009, then-President Barack Obama caught a few people by surprise when he said, “Some say Judge Sotomayor saved baseball.”

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POLL: Cuban coffee debate -- Café Bustelo, Pilon or La Llave?

Read full article: POLL: Cuban coffee debate -- Café Bustelo, Pilon or La Llave?

An argument bubbles over which coffee makes the best espresso.

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Here’s why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September

Read full article: Here’s why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with countries celebrating independence days.

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5 reasons why the Delano grape strike was so impactful

Read full article: 5 reasons why the Delano grape strike was so impactful

It might have been more than a half-century ago, but the impact of the Delano grape strike will always be felt -- not only in Hispanic history, but labor history in general.

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It took until 2000, but meet the man credited as the NFL’s first Hispanic player

Read full article: It took until 2000, but meet the man credited as the NFL’s first Hispanic player

With both the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the National Football League season converging this month, what better time to look back at the first known Hispanic player to play in the NFL?

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Show us how your family celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Read full article: Show us how your family celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The month of September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and we want to see how you and your family celebrate.

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What is America’s oldest city? The story behind where it is, and the Spanish explorer who founded it

Read full article: What is America’s oldest city? The story behind where it is, and the Spanish explorer who founded it

If social media existed 455 years ago, a historic feat produced by a Spanish man probably would’ve made feeds all around the world.

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Who was the country’s first Hispanic presidential candidate?

Read full article: Who was the country’s first Hispanic presidential candidate?

Born in Kansas to Mexican parents, Ben Fernandez certainly didn’t finish his life in poverty.

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10 wealthiest Latin celebrities

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Which Latin celebrities have the most net worth?

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5 reasons why you should learn Spanish right now

Read full article: 5 reasons why you should learn Spanish right now

Are you an English speaker? Have you considered learning Spanish? You should know, there are plenty of benefits to doing so -- ones that will help you in many aspects of life.

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5 Instant Pot dishes to make for Hispanic Heritage Month

Read full article: 5 Instant Pot dishes to make for Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is coming, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot? The Instant Pot is a fantastic way to cook meat so that it’s super tender in a short period of time, so it’s perfect for things like carnitas and chicken enchiladas. Achieving the most tender pork in the Instant Pot is easier than baking a cake. The best part about this Instant Pot recipe is that everything is cooked inside the pot, so you don’t end up dirtying every other pot and pan in the kitchen. You will never cook ground beef for tacos any other way after you do it in the Instant Pot.

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How did Hispanic Heritage Month come to be?

Read full article: How did Hispanic Heritage Month come to be?

National Hispanic Heritage Month is held annually from mid-September to mid-October, but what does that mean, exactly?

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These diseases are leading causes of death in Hispanics, officials say

Read full article: These diseases are leading causes of death in Hispanics, officials say

In a study conducted by the Centers for the Disease Control and Preventing, health trends in Hispanics across the world were evaluated.

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Mystery surrounds story of first Latino MLB player

Read full article: Mystery surrounds story of first Latino MLB player

Luis "Lou" Manuel Castro played baseball at Manhattan College in New York before he was signed by the Athletics and legendary manager Connie Mack.

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7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Read full article: 7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if you’re not marking the occasion already, maybe it’s time to start.

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10 Spanish-speaking TV shows you should be streaming

Read full article: 10 Spanish-speaking TV shows you should be streaming

How many times have you scrolled through Netflix trying to find something to binge, only to stumble upon shows that don't look appealing, or a bunch of programs you've already seen?

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