Language in Puerto Rico
Being able to communicate is an integral part to getting around and enjoying Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans use both English and Spanish, but Spanish is the most dominant language …
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Texas Travel Destinations
The Postwar Era and the Chicano Movement Post-World War II activities laid the groundwork for the later labor and civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s. World War …
Travel to Virginia
Congress provided $2.5 million for anti-gang efforts. Among the several hundred gangs in the area, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), with roots in the Salvadoran community, is considered the largest and …
Safety in Puerto Rico
According to the 2013 Crime in the United States, Puerto Rico has higher count of murder than other famous states like New York and Chicago. Crimes in the island …
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Notable latinos Mendez, Frank S. (1925-). Born of Mexican migrant parents, Mendez grew up in Lorain, Ohio. He joined the armed forces during World War II and eventually became …
Holiday in Oregon
Oregon notable latinos Padilla Andrews, Clara (1941-). Padilla Andrews is owner and publisher of El Hispanic News. This newspaper, founded in 1981 by Juan Prats, is the oldest bilingual …
Fish Water Safety
Maine is a safe and friendly place in which to enjoy the outdoors. Most accidents occur because people fail to observe basic rules of safety. Anglers using boats and …
Rio Tinajas
Rio Tinajas is a breathtaking wonder situated between Ceiba and Fajardo. Locally known as Charco Frio, Rio Tinajas offers a collective natural experience of waterfalls and waterpools where guests …
Fishing Regulations
Maine publishes two sets of fishing regulations, one for open water and one for ice fishing. No one should fish any body of water in Maine without consulting these …
Wisconsin Vacations
The struggle for Latino recognition and worker’s rights continued into the 1970s. A report from the Governor’s Investigating Committee on Problems of Wisconsin’s Spanish Speaking Communities in 1971 sums …