Hispanic Heritage Month

Dr. Noah Rodriguez is like many doctors who got into their profession to help people, but what stands out is his path to medicine is unlike most others.

Physician Noah Rodriguez is paying it forward and leading Kaiser’s Hippocrates Circle Program, which inspires underrepresented youth to becomes doctors. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2024.

Las Colibri, an award-winning all female mariachi ensemble, paid homage to Mexican cinematic divas of 1940s and 1950s in a special performance at the Ford Theater. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 13, 2024.

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

A shop inside a store along Long Beach’s Fourth Street offers more than just gifts for Southern Californian Chicanas.

A small store in a coffee shop in Long Beach is packing a big punch by not only selling items celebrating Chicana culture, but also serving as a safe space for them. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Radical Clothes Swap is a Los Angeles-based Latina-run nonprofit aimed at helping people simultaneously conserve and save money by having them look no further than their own closets.

Radical Clothes Swap is a Los Angeles-based Latina-run nonprofit aimed at helping people simultaneously conserve and save money by having them look no further than their own closets. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2024.

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month begins; PST ART: Art & Science Collide opens, too.

Restaurant Weeks, Fiestas Patrias, and Hola Mexico Film Festival are just a few of the festivities.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis chats with Andoni Elias Nava, the communications deputy for the Los Angeles City Council District 13 about the annual ‘El Grito’ celebration. The event, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day, is free and will feature live performances from El Dasa, Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, and more!

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.

Lily Martinez makes vibrant “Catrina” dolls that showcase her Mexican American heritage with some LA flair.

Lili Martinez creates “catrina'”dolls to honor Latino tradition of Dia de los Muertos. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC 4 News on Oct. 17, 2023.

The Quinceañero tradition can be traced back to the Aztec civilization when a kid’s 14th marked when they mastered their life-long skills.

With a shortage of Latino doctors in the country, two UCLA medical students known as the “Foos in Medicine” are using social media to inspire others to pursue a career in the medical field.

No two Latinx or Hispanic experiences are the same. The layers of identity, cultural expression and history are as varied as the shades of skin tones of those with Latinx or Hispanic roots.

A Oaxacan woman residing in Ventura County shares her love for Mexican crafts.