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Too dark to be Latino: Sharing stories from the Afro-Latino perspective

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Afro-Latino is a term that represents people who have both Latin American and African ancestry, and this community exists right here in Jacksonville.

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

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.

Social Feeds has more than 79,000 followers and counting

How a Jacksonville woman set out to save her family’s restaurant and ended up becoming a popular Instagram foodie

Read full article: How a Jacksonville woman set out to save her family’s restaurant and ended up becoming a popular Instagram foodie

News4JAX is featuring the story of Ashley Aguilar, who in just over two years, has become a popular Instagram foodie with her account Social Feeds.

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks during a reception in the East Room of the White House for Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, Sept. 30, 2022. Biden's past missteps when courting Hispanic voters have some activists worried that his reelection campaign won't get crucial details right before the 2024 election. Biden's supporters counter that Democrats maintain an advantage on policies that matter to Hispanic voters. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

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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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.

Best ‘Fears’ realized: Tom Fears is forever a role model for those in Mexico who love the NFL

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

Read full article: 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.

Ritchie Valens almost wasn’t on the plane that killed him

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

Read full article: 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.

Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ellen Ochoa started a long line of Hispanic astronauts

These 2 astronauts forever blazed trails for Hispanic people in space

Read full article: 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.

Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at City Hall.

‘The heartbeat of Jacksonville’s future’: City leaders gather to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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The City of Jacksonville will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month during a ceremony at City Hall Monday at noon.

FILE - Members of the Cathedral City High School Ballet Folklorico pose for photo prior to joining in the Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

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Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people.

Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 15.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with concerts, food and activities across Northeast Florida

Read full article: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with concerts, food and activities across Northeast Florida

This year, the 904 will go all out to celebrate the Hispanic community with concerts, family activities, educational opportunities, and of course — plenty of delicious food!

Hall of Fame golfer from Puerto Rico turned his putter into a sword after making long putts

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

Read full article: 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.

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Did Sonia Sotomayor save baseball 28 years ago?

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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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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.

Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27th) receives the 2018 Legacy Award at the 41st Annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Awards Gala on September 13, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/WireImage)

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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Advent of color TV has this man to thank

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

Hispanic Heritage Month.

It’s fiesta time! The events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Jacksonville area

Read full article: It’s fiesta time! The events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Jacksonville area

Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner, and Jacksonville residents will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate in many events across the region.

‘Voces Hispanas’ exhibit honors contributions of Hispanic leaders in Northeast Florida

UNF professor who launched campaign for obesity prevention among 16 prominent Hispanic leaders honored in exhibit

Read full article: UNF professor who launched campaign for obesity prevention among 16 prominent Hispanic leaders honored in exhibit

The city of Jacksonville started the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations Monday morning at City Hall with a special exhibit called Voces Hispanas, an oral history project that aims to embrace the legacy of the Hispanic community in Northeast Florida.

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Yards and gardens are loving the sun and the showers

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Fans can vote once per day until polls close on June 25
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Votes needed! Jumbo Shrimp compete for ‘Best Triple-A Ballpark’ in Newsweek’s Fans Choice Awards Contest

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The community came together in a powerful display of compassion and commitment during the Passion 4 Pets Adoptathon, held all day on May 21, 2025.
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Passion 4 Pets adoptathon sparks surge in adoptions, donations for Florida and Georgia shelters

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Jumbo Shrimp in June: 2000s Throwback, Splash Day, Red Caps Tribute, Pride Night & More
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Jumbo Shrimp in June: 2000s Throwback, Splash Day, Red Caps Tribute, Pride Night & More

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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?

Time period started getting observed in 1968 under then-President Lyndon Johnson

How did Hispanic Heritage Month come to be?

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

Honduran migrants trying to reach the United States hold up Honduran flags while they are stopped by Guatemalan National Police after crossing the Honduran border, in Morales, Guatemala, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Migrants in the group said they left Honduras very late Tuesday, around midnight. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

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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Embracing the beat of Latin culture: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

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Every year, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month acknowledges, appreciates, and celebrates Latin and Hispanic cultures, as well as their impact on the United States.

FILE In this May 31, 2018, file photo, visitors to the Flight 93 National Memorial pause at the Wall of Names honoring 40 passengers and crew members of United Flight 93 killed when the hijacked jet crashed at the site during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, near Shanksville, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

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

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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.

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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.

Ben Fernandez first ran for Oval Office in 1980

Who was the country’s first Hispanic presidential candidate?

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

Have you refreshed your makeup collection recently?

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!

Host a potluck, put up an exhibition

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.

Scams targeting Latino community

FTC: Let’s talk about scams that target Latinos

Read full article: FTC: Let’s talk about scams that target Latinos

Scammers will target anyone searching for a job or a business opportunity, but the Federal Trade Commission has also seen money-making schemes that targeted or disproportionately affected Latino communities.

September is Hispanic Heritage Month.

Show us how your family celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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

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

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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