Hispanic Heritage Month

Bisila Bokoko, a Spanish immigrant with African roots, moved to the United States to carve out a path as an entrepreneur.

Waves of Colombian immigrants have called the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens home since the 70’s and 80’s, driven there by the turmoil of drug cartels and social unrest in South America at the time. Now, a new generation of Colombian-Americans are making their mark in “Little Colombia.” NBC New York’s Melissa Colorado reports.

The former New York Giants star partnered with the NFL Alumni’s Tackle Obesity program this year to drive change around obesity rates within the Hispanic community.

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

In the age of streaming, easy and continuous access to music is just a click away. Gone are the days of perusing through plastic CD cases and going to the store to pick out the latest LP releases, but at least one place in New York City is keeping that history alive. At Casa Amadeo, the city’s longest-running Latin...

Gilma Avalos reporting on the Salvadorian community thriving in Brentwood, Long Island. 

For Hispanic Heritage Month, NBC New York is featuring Latino Americans from all walks of life: from those who made history and are featured in museums to diverse groups of people working to protect our parks, as well as a few who are making a difference in the fashion, fitness and music industry.

The Guatemalan community is the largest Latino group in Stamford, providing a vital backbone to the economy and adding a unique voice to a multicultural city. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

In Upper Manhattan sits a museum housing art work that may make visitors think they’re at the Prado in Madrid. But the collection boasted by the Hispanic Society Museum and Library in Washington Heights features more than 900 paintings and 6,000 watercolors and drawings, including masterworks by El Greco, Velázquez, Goya and Sorolla. It’s all for the public to enjoy...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mattel has added internationally known Latina author and activist Isabel Allende to its Barbie Inspiring Women Series.

Casa Amadeo is New York City’s longest-running Latin music store. NBC New York/Telemundo 47 journalists Kiki Intarasuwan and Sandra Escallon talked to its 90-year-old owner, Miguel Angel Amadeo, about the history of the salsa and Puerto Ricans in the South Bronx as part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage.

Each year, people across the United States celebrate an entire month dedicated to recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic communities. Here is what you need to know about the month dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Hispanic communities and American citizens whose ancestors are from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. The National Hispanic Heritage Month started…

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. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanics. According to census figures, there are...

2024 The State of Hispanic Wealth Report, a publication of both NAHREP and the Hispanic Wealth Project, addresses the misconceptions that fuel misleading narratives about Hispanic economic contributions. It debunks these myths with data-driven insights to better understand and encourage greater investment in Hispanic businesses and communities.

In the 1940s, Mexican artist Diego Rivera had a dream: to build a sacred place to preserve and display his lifelong collection of pre-Hispanic art.

News 4 honors Hispanic Heritage Month, which highlights and celebrates achievements of people with Hispanic heritage from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Ashley Chaparro reports.