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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH


Health fair provides resources and knowledge for Hispanic community

This is the second year of the Hispanic Heritage Month Community Health Fair.

Roanoke City Council recognizes October as ‘Casa Latina Month’

Casa Latina is a non-profit created to help address the needs of Hispanics in the area.

Local Colors set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in downtown Roanoke

Local Colors set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in downtown Roanoke.

Jill Biden: GOP leaders underestimate the power of women

First lady Jill Biden says Republican leaders have underestimated the power of women and that it's up to Democrats to make sure the GOP doesn't make that mistake again.

WATCH LIVE: Biden hosts reception for Hispanic Heritage Month

President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will host a reception for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Kaine recognizes Roanoke business owner during Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

Senator Kaine is hosting an event Monday in Richmond to recognize those who have done extraordinary work in Virginia over the last year – some of whom are local, according to the Senator’s office.

How some businesses flounder with Hispanic Heritage Month marketing efforts

From superheroes praising tacos to an improper tilde, many businesses fail to connect with members of the community during Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Casa Latina celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with events across the region

Casa Latina in Roanoke said Hispanic Heritage Month is about celebrating culture and values through food, music, and community.

DC Comics reduces Latinos to their food in Hispanic Heritage Month covers, fans say

Latino comic book fans have taken to social media to call out DC Comics' latest attempt at appealing to their Latino fans. Art shows DC superheroes holding or eating a variety of Latin American foods.

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Latino buying power is rapidly rising and is fueling the economy

Latinos play a key role in economic growth as their buying power jumped to more than $1.7 trillion, according to a report from the University of Georgia.

From Mexico to Roanoke: How one Latina business owner is honoring her Hispanic heritage through dance

Marina Trejo explained that learning about cultures different from your own helps minimize stereotypes and allows you to better understand those around you.

How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of Famer

Throughout the years, the National Football League has worked extensively to grow the game of football in Mexico -- from playing a regular-season game each year in Mexico City, to starting up more youth programs in the country to get kids involved from a young age.

How a coin toss cost this pioneering Hispanic musician his life on ‘The Day the Music Died’

It is one of the most famous songs recorded, depicting one of the most famous tragedies in music history.

Roanoke student artwork hangs in Taubman Museum of Art for Hispanic Heritage Month

Dozens of Roanoke students’ artwork is on display at the Taubman Museum of Art in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Roanoke embraces Latin cultures in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

From the beats of Latin percussion to the sizzling treats on the grill, hundreds of people embraced the Latino diaspora of cultures in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Get your dancing shoes on and be ready to salsa

Chief Dancing Officer from Guia Salsa Noke Edgar Ornelas shows Bridget and Jenna a few salsa moves in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Daytime Blue Ridge celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Bridget and Jenna are observing Hispanic Heritage with a quiz and a few fun TV show recommendations.

Nacho usual fun facts about this popular Mexican dish

Jenna and Bridget dig into a few fun facts about nachos and how they originated.

These 2 astronauts forever blazed trails for Hispanic people in space

The Inspiration4 mission taking place in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month brought to mind two trailblazing astronauts.

Roanoke organization hosts Spanish music to recognize Latinx community

Most radio stations in our region don’t play any Spanish tunes, but one Roanoke organization is changing that in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Roanoke soccer tradition brings Latino families together

Every Sunday when you pass by River’s Edge Park, you may hear an energetic crowd of soccer fans.

Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?

One of golf’s more entertaining events, the Ryder Cup, begins on Friday and figures to be a lively and must-see event, once again, for golf and sports fans throughout the world.

Roanoke woman helps pave pathways to U.S citizenship for the Latino community

Striving for the American Dream, the journey to attain U.S citizenship can be scary and disappointing for immigrants, but a Roanoke woman is helping Latinos find a pathway to U.S. citizenship — just like herself.

Roanoke Catholic School rings in the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. Thursday, students and staff at Roanoke Catholic School celebrated the national independence for multiple Hispanic countries.

Hispanics and Latinos Are The Biggest Moviegoers. The Big Screen Doesn't Reflect That

Nearly 20% of Americans are Latino or Hispanic and they buy more movie tickets per capita. But a new report says just 7% of all lead characters in 2019's top-grossing films were Hispanic or Latino.

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A key rescue on 9/11: How a janitor at the World Trade Center used this tool to save lives

The number of lives lost in the 9/11 attacks likely would have been higher had William Rodriguez not been one of five people to have this inside the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

The story of the near kamikaze mission to take down United Flight 93

Imagine coming into work one day like you normally do, but then later on, frantically embarking on a mission in which the success of it might result in your death.

How the newest Hall of Famer Tom Flores made NFL history multiple times

Tom Flores got up during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech and gave a reason as to why he was the second speaker of all the inductees that night.

Roanoke nonprofit building up Southwest Virginia’s Spanish-speaking community

ROANOKE, Va. – While Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month comes to an end on Oct. 15, there’s an organization working hard to celebrate and connect the Spanish-speaking community in the Roanoke Valley. Casa Latina is a nonprofit run by volunteers in Roanoke that helps Spanish-speaking people from all over the world who call Southwest Virginia home. The organization’s programs address social, cultural and educational aspects of the Spanish-speaking community. Other partnerships, like with Feeding Southwest Virginia, are helping Casa Latina increase food distributions for those impacted by the pandemic. Se baila... Posted by Casa Latina - Roanoke Valley on Friday, October 9, 2020Most of Casa Latina’s events are virtual right now, but they’re always looking for more.

9 ways to celebrate National Taco Day the right way

Real talk: Monday is National Taco Day, and we’ve been brainstorming ways to mark the occasion.

Latinx artists tell stories of anxiety in new Taubman Museum exhibition

ROANOKE, Va. – The Taubman Museum of Art is revealing its newest exhibition this Saturday, but 10 News is giving you a sneak peek. “A Very Anxious Feeling: Voices of Unrest in the American Experience” showcases 70 pieces of art from the Beth Rudin DeWoody Collection that goes with the central theme of anxiety. All the artists are Latinx or Latin Americans living or working in the U.S. and this exhibition amplifies their voices and experiences. Taubman Museum will also have virtual talks and studio tours with artists. For museum hours and additional information on the exhibition, click here.

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?

Farmburguesa owners talk diversity, challenges during Hispanic Heritage Month

ROANOKE, Va. – It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month and one Roanoke couple is serving up tasty treats while proving that the community is stronger together. When Kat Pascal and her husband, Jimmy Delgado, opened Farmburguesa in Vinton two years ago, they wanted to bring a little taste of their Colombian heritage to the Roanoke Valley. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. and celebrates the importance of Hispanic and Latin Americans culture. Delgado and Pascal hope to show their kids and future generations they can be proud of their heritage too. “That makes me feel really proud.”“It means a lot to us to be able to serve our community and serve the Hispanic community, in particular," said Pascal.

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

An argument bubbles over which coffee makes the best espresso.

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

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with countries celebrating independence days.

Advent of color TV has this man to thank

As if there aren’t enough reasons to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, simply watching your TV is another great way to pay tribute.

Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez mark Latino impact on media

LOS ANGELES – Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez and Eva Longoria will be among the participants in a monthlong online celebration of Latino contributions to television. It’s the first such event by Paley to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Among the highlights of the event (all times Eastern):— “A Tribute to Hispanic Achievements on Television,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Yahoo Entertainment. Estefan, Longoria, Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits and George Lopez are among those participating, with Soledad O’Brien as moderator. — “Telemundo’s ‘La Reina del Sur’: A Conversation with the Stars,” Oct. 2, Yahoo Entertainment and Yahoo en Español.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Washington has no Latino history museum

The initiative is backed by the group Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. The journey toward a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino began in 2004. Other museums in the making for minority groupsLatino people aren't the only ones trying to get a national Smithsonian museum. In this congressional session alone, there are similar bills for a Smithsonian Women's History Museum, a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and a National Museum of Irish American History. Of all the bills, the Women's History Museum has the most traction.

Latinx job fair gives opportunities for the whole community

ROANOKE, Va. - A free job fair was held in the Roanoke Valley on Sunday to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This was the second annual Latinx job fair. There were more than just job opportunities; people could also come to learn about furthering their education, career paths and more. One organizer even said last year, a man who was naturalized the day before the job fair registered to vote at the event. Organizers hope the more service they provide, the more everyone will feel they're part of the community.

Trump says Pelosi's promise to work with him on drug price plan is 'camouflage' for impeachment

President Donald Trump is accusing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of trying to distract voters from the Democratic impeachment inquiry with promises to work with the White House on lowering drug prices and other initiatives. "Nancy Pelosi just said that she is interested in lowering prescription drug prices & working on the desperately needed USMCA. Lowering drug prices and impeachment "have nothing to do with each other," Pelosi told reporters. Just last week, Pelosi said she hoped to work with Trump on a bill to lower prescription drug prices even after launching a formal impeachment inquiry. The bill would need to pass not only the House but the Republican-controlled Senate and be signed by Trump.

cnbc.com

Stars join effort to build Latino museum

It's Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrities like Emilio Estefan are joining an effort to build a Latino Museum in Washington, D.C.

5 Instant Pot dishes to make for Hispanic Heritage Month

It is 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? The Instant Pot is a fantastic way to cook meat so it's super tender in a short period of time, so it's perfect for things like pork 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 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.

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.

Google Doodle celebrates Mexican-American botanist Yns Mexa

(CNN) - Google kicked off the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Doodle tribute to Mexican-American botanist and explorer Yns Mexa. "I wasn't aware of who Yns Mexa was, but when I started the project and researched her life, I was amazed at her accomplishments," Lora said in a Q&A with Google. According to Google, Mexa embarked on her first plant-collection trip on this day in 1925. She collected about 150,000 plant specimens, and some estimate that about 500 of those were previously undiscovered. Scientists continue to study Mexa's samples to this day, and the plant specimens she collected are housed in museums and institutions around the world.

7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month you haven't considered

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if youre not marking the occasion already, maybe its time to start. Everyone could bring a Latin dish and maybe provide some background on its history. Find Spark recommends showcasing famous paintings or photography by Hispanic artists or about Latin America. This doesnt have to be a massive undertaking -- you could check out your local options; maybe a nearby university or library could help you get some inspiration. Go support a nearby Hispanic establishment, restaurant, museum or venue.

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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