Community Garden Will Help Feed People In Need

March 15, 2021

MCKINNEY, Texas, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The garden at Community Garden Kitchen (CGK) is taking root. To further CGK’s mission, Globe Life, located in McKinney, Texas, has donated $50,000 to sponsor the Globe Life Garden, a raised-bed garden located on roughly .25 acres of land at 501 Howard Street in McKinney. CGK will be the first kitchen in Collin County to allow those in need to dine with dignity. CGK will prepare and offer freshly cooked meals to anyone in need, no paperwork required, no questions asked. The kitchen, approximately 4,400 square feet, is expected to open this spring.

As Community Garden Kitchen, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nears the finish line with construction of a new kitchen, this important piece of the nonprofit is beginning to grow. In addition to the garden serving as a source of food in the kitchen to feed people in need, the Globe Life Garden will also be used to teach gardening skills to anyone interested in learning how to grow food, even on a small plot of land.

“At Globe Life, our mission is to Make Tomorrow Better. Our partnership with Community Garden Kitchen allows us to grow stronger together as a community by providing for a daily need and giving our employees the opportunity to actively volunteer,” said Jennifer Haworth, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Globe Life.

The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, the property owner, is leasing the land to CGK for $10 a year. Volunteers have already cleared debris, trimmed trees, and planted seeds. A design is in the works along with grass removal and installation of a watering system. While McKinney Roots, another local nonprofit, has donated many needed materials, the garden will have additional costs for design, development, and continued growth. Donations to Community Garden Kitchen will help purchase materials for 16 raised beds, fertile soil, various vegetable and fruit seeds, irrigation equipment and needed gardening supplies.

“We are very excited and grateful to see all the volunteers who are working to create a beautiful and bountiful garden that will benefit so many in our community,” said Angela Poen. “We hope others will want to help us grow too!” Volunteers can find opportunities on CGK’s website at www.communitygardenkitchen.org.

To learn more about Community Garden Kitchen or make a donation visit: www.communitygardenkitchen.org.

About Globe Life:
Globe Life (NYSE: GL) is headquartered in McKinney, TX and has more than 11,000 insurance agents and 3,000 corporate employees. With a mission to Make Tomorrow Better, Globe Life is the top volume issuer of ordinary individual life insurance policies in the U.S. (as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence) and has more life insurance policyholders than any other insurance company. Globe Life’s insurance subsidiaries include American Income Life, Family Heritage Life, Globe Life And Accident Company, Liberty National Life, and United American. More information is available at GlobeLifeInsurance.com.

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Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto receives Vilcek Prize in Filmmaking

March 15, 2021

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NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Vilcek Foundation has produced a new video and published an article highlighting the life and work of cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto. Born in Mexico, Prieto became one of the most coveted cinematographers in Hollywood following his work on Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 2000 film Amores Perros. Late last year, Prieto was announced as the recipient of the 2021 Vilcek Prize in Filmmaking.

In the video and article, Prieto speaks about his early experiments in filmmaking on Super 8, and his love for the art and craft of cinematography. “You can’t sometimes describe why a certain texture, a certain color, a certain framing ‘feels’ a certain way, but it does,” he says. “Cinematography is an abstract art form in the sense that an audience doesn’t realize how they’re being manipulated—by the lighting, by the camerawork, by the lens choice—to evoke emotional states.”

Prieto is known for his meticulous setups, unconventional camerawork, and ability to create moving, visceral cinematic experiences. His frequent collaborators include Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee, Oliver Stone, Alejandro González Iñárritu, and Julie Taymor. Nominated for three Academy Awards—for his work on Lee’s Brokeback Mountain (2006) and Scorsese’s Silence (2017) and The Irishman (2019)—Prieto has also been recognized by the Independent Spirit Awards, BAFTA, and the American Society of Cinematographers.

The son of an artist and an aeronautical engineer, Prieto balances technology and artistry to create the visual qualities he desires to accomplish a given effect or atmosphere—from using infrared film to dramatic effect in Oliver Stone’s Alexander to the meticulous referencing of film stock color profiles he undertook to achieve period looks over five decades in The Irishman. “That combination of my mother’s visual artistry and my father’s technical ability is something that I have in my DNA,” he says, “utilizing technology and different techniques to create art.”

“I want to participate in movies that say something to me from an emotional level,” says Prieto. “I gravitate to scripts and ideas that have something that I want to explore in myself.”

The Vilcek Prize in Filmmaking is awarded as part of the Vilcek Foundation Prizes in the arts and humanities. Awarded in a different category each year, the prizes recognize and celebrate the contributions of immigrant vanguards and innovators in each category.

“As leaders in the arts, we have a responsibility to promote diversity by making space, providing access, and amplifying the artistic contributions of marginalized groups and individuals,” says Vilcek Foundation President Rick Kinsel. “The Vilcek Prizes in the arts and humanities enable us to speak to the value of immigration for our society in a non-politicized way.”

Read the article and watch the full video from the Vilcek Foundation at the following link: Rodrigo Prieto: “Being a foreigner gives you a certain perspective.”

The Vilcek Foundation

The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation of the arts and sciences. The foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. The mission of the foundation—to honor immigrant contributions to the United States, and more broadly to foster appreciation of the arts and sciences—was inspired by the couple’s respective careers in biomedical science and art history. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded over $5.8 million in prizes to foreign-born individuals and supported organizations with over $5.2 million in grants.

The Vilcek Foundation is a private operating foundation, a federally tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

Contact
Elizabeth Boylan
The Vilcek Foundation
212-472-2500
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National Pork Board launches Menú Urbano FRESH to recreate Hispanics’ favorite street-food recipes with a nutritional twist

March 15, 2021

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Pork Board has teamed up with Mexican TV personality Karla Martínez to launch Menú Urbano FRESH, a campaign to help Latinos discover ways to recreate and enjoy authentic street-food dishes in a nutritious way without sacrificing what consumers love most about pork: its flavor.

“I’m thrilled and honored to be part of this effort, not only to keep Hispanic traditions alive through cooking but also to show consumers how pork is good for them and their families,” said Martínez, a co-host in the popular morning show Despierta America on Univision. “Food is one of the primary ways Latinos celebrate and share our culture with family and friends. Every day, we are becoming more conscious of the dishes we cook and serve at our family’s tables.”

The campaign is a continuation of the original Menú Urbano campaign that launched in late 2020 to find the best street food pork dishes in select cities in the U.S. Menú Urbano FRESH will re-imagine those same dishes but with a nutritious twist.

“With pork, consumers don’t have to give up flavor to eat a nutritious meal, and that’s exactly what this campaign is all about,” said Jose de Jesus, senior director of multicultural marketing at the National Pork Board. “Our goal is to ensure Latinos are confident that with pork, the possibilities are endless, and you can enjoy a nutritious, flavorful and authentic meal.”

Menú Urbano FRESH is launching just in time to celebrate National Nutrition Month. Along with Martínez, the National Pork Board is also collaborating with three influential Latina content creators. They will provide tips and swaps for recreating popular street-food dishes into mouth-watering, nutritious dishes made with fresh pork cuts and ingredients that are ideal for families to prepare and enjoy at home.

Menú Urbano FRESH partners include:

Chef Mia Castro, a Puerto Rican chef and former participant at Food Network’s hit show Chopped, and Fox TV’s Hell’s Kitchen based in New York
Natalia Saenz, a Colombian health and wellness and lifestyle content creator based in Miami, FL
Pamela Berrondo, a Mexican, certified Holistic Nutritionist based in San Francisco, CA

According to NPB proprietary research, 79% of Hispanics cook meals to retain a connection to their native culture and 62% say they prefer food that reminds them of their family’s tradition. In addition, 62% of Latinos agree that “healthy means fresh to me.” Although there are different versions of a typical meal within each culture, one thing that remains constant in Hispanic cuisine is pork.

“Pork has been a staple in Hispanic kitchens throughout generations. And today, pork is 16% leaner and 27% lower in saturated fat compared to about 20 years ago, thanks to the pork industry’s response to consumers’ desire for lean pork products,” de Jesus said.

A study conducted by the National Pork Board revealed that pork is a nutrient-rich and high-quality protein that is packed with flavor, making it the ideal protein for any meal. Additionally, pork is a very accessible protein that lends itself to a variety of cooking methods using traditional Hispanic ingredients found all over Hispanic markets across the country, including fresh vegetables and fresh fruit-based sauces, spices such as habanero, ají amarillo, and chipotle, as well as sauces such as Mojo Criollo and Guava.

Traditional recipes from Latin American street-food cuisine that have been revamped with a nutritional twist for this campaign include Tacos de Lechuga con Cerdo y Salsa de Mango, Tostadas de Cerdo al Chipotle and Cachapa de Cerdo Adobada en Cítricos, y Salsa Guasacaca.

For pork recipes, visit PorkEsSabor.com and follow @PorkEsSabor on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Join the conversation using #MenuUrbano Fresh

About the National Pork Board
The National Pork Board has responsibility for Pork Checkoff-funded research, promotion, and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in consumer education and marketing, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety, environmental management, and sustainability. For the past half-century, the U.S. pork industry has delivered on its commitment to sustainable production and has made significant strides in reducing pig farming’s environmental impact. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula.

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Florida Technical College and Miami Dolphins Distributed 1,000 Meals to Families in Need

March 15, 2021

MIAMI, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To commemorate the launch of Florida Technical College (FTC) new Culinary Arts Program located at its South Miami Campus in Cutler Bay, FTC joined forces with the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program to host a drive-up food distribution last Thursday for hundreds of families in need.

With one thousand meals prepared by local minority-owned business Mike & Jackie’s Catering and packaged by FTC students, this collaboration with the Food Relief Program is assisting to alleviate the food insecurity and stress experienced by families in Miami-Dade County while generating jobs and revenue for local minority owned restaurants in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing economic impact.

Hot meals consisting of barbecue chicken and pulled pork in addition to sides of coleslaw, baked beans and dinner rolls, were offered free of charge via the partnership of 11 local non-profit organizations.

“This partnership was the perfect way to help formally mark our launch of the South Miami campus’s new Culinary Arts Program,” said Dr. James Michael Burkett – President of Florida Technical College. “Our students gained practical hands-on experience, and hundreds of families in need benefited as our community continues to forge a path forward to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic fall-out.”

Florida Technical College have made the commitment of a multi-year partnership where FTC is the “Official Culinary School of the Miami Dolphins” and together, they will collaborate in multiple initiatives to provide relief to the most affected local communities.

“The Miami Dolphins recognize food insecurity is an ongoing issue faced by our community in the wake of COVID-19,” said Miami Dolphins Senior VP of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins. “Through our partnership with FTC, we are able to continue finding ways to come together and be part of the solution to help feed our neighbors.”

Florida Technical College’s 12-month Culinary Arts Diploma program, available at the South Miami campus, offers students hands-on opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in the culinary industry, including a range of management, supervisory, and cooking positions.

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LatinX21, Video-Sharing Platform, Announces Initiative Celebrating True Stories Of Latinx Immigrants

March 15, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On March 15, 2021 LatinX21, the world’s only Latin-centric video sharing platform, will launch “Mi Cuento, the LatinX21 Immigration Project.” The initiative was developed to give face to the innumerable Latinx and Hispanic families who have settled in the United States throughout history.

The project encourages people residing in the United States, with roots in any of the world’s 21 Spanish-speaking countries, to video and upload their personal story of how they, their family or someone they know settled here.

While the Mi Cuento project will continue throughout 2021, video submissions received by June 15, 2021 will be eligible to win a $1000 first prize. Videos can be as simple as an iPhone narrative, as elaborate as a professional production, edited interviews of family members, or even animation. Creativity is encouraged but memorializing these important stories is key.

A panel of judges and members of LatinX21 who can vote with “Likes” for their favorite submissions will determine the winner. Membership to LatinX21.com is free, so recruiting friends and family to sign up and vote will bolster content creators’ chance of winning.

“As the daughter of Latinx/Hispanic immigrants I want to demonstrate how much our people contribute to America,” said Dinah Perez, founder of LatinX21. “By pushing back against the negative stereotypes of immigrants, I hope to foster a culture of tolerance and inclusivity for them and their progeny. Celebrating the lives, artistry and traditions of the peoples of Spanish-speaking cultures has always been the goal of the platform and this project is a great way for people express pride in their personal stories.”

Complete rules for the Mi Cuento Project Contest can be found here.

About LatinX21

Created by Dinah Perez, an entertainment lawyer of Cuban and Spanish descent, LatinX21 is an online destination embracing all 21 Spanish-speaking countries by providing a platform to view and share Latinx-centric entertainment, information, and experiences. LatinX21 aims to become the premier network where bilingual, bicultural Latinx can engage online, and the diverse global community can be seen, heard, inspired, and entertained.

For more information or to arrange an interview with Dinah Perez contact [email protected]

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NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Opens a World-Class Center for Ambulatory Care in Brooklyn: Center for Community Health

March 15, 2021

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Center for Community Health

BROOKLYN, New York, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital celebrated the opening of the Center for Community Health. The Center for Community Health is a world-class ambulatory care center where leading specialists, working collaboratively under one roof, combine innovative clinical approaches and cutting-edge technology to provide exceptional, comprehensive care to the Brooklyn community.

The six-story, 400,000-square-foot facility, located at the NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital campus on 6th Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue in Park Slope, is the first major ambulatory care facility built in Brooklyn in 40 years and the largest. The Center for Community Health elevates the patient experience to new heights, serving as a one-stop destination for patients to receive individualized, coordinated care from diagnosis to treatment.

The Center for Community Health offers a wide range of ambulatory care services, including oncology, digestive, and endoscopy services, as well as an infusion center, ambulatory surgery, diagnostic imaging center, and more. Multidisciplinary teams of physicians from Weill Cornell Medicine work together to consider each patient holistically, whether they are being treated for digestive diseases, cardiovascular issues, cancer, or other conditions, or coming for outpatient surgery, interventional radiology, or diagnostic imaging.

“NewYork-Presbyterian is dedicated to making world-class care more accessible, convenient and equitable in all the communities we serve, and the opening of the Center for Community Health is a reflection of that commitment,” said Dr. Steven J. Corwin, president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyterian. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for high-quality care close to home, and we are so pleased to expand access to our care and open this incredible resource for Brooklyn, helping residents spend less time in the hospital and more time living their lives.”

“NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is committed to improving the health and well-being of the Brooklyn community, and the new Center for Community Health will provide seamless access to high-quality, innovative care, all in one convenient location,” said Robert Guimento, president of NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. “Focusing first and foremost on patients’ needs and the delivery of outstanding care, this new building is designed for healing and represents the future of ambulatory care.”

“The Center for Community Health epitomizes Weill Cornell Medicine’s enduring dedication to providing exemplary and compassionate care to our patients,” said Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi, the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine. “The center offers patients a convenient single destination for all of their medical needs, a beacon for maintaining good health and well-being. We are proud to work with our esteemed partner NewYork-Presbyterian to continue our vital work ensuring the best medical care is accessible throughout the city, as we strive for health equity in all communities.”

The Center for Community Health is designed to make patient visits as convenient and pleasant as possible. The building is awash in natural light with views of tree-lined Brooklyn streets and the Manhattan skyline, helping to create a healing, soothing environment. Stunning pieces of artwork from a diverse group of artists, including local Brooklyn artists, are displayed throughout the building. The building’s layout encourages social distancing and COVID-19 safety measures are in place, including temperature and symptom screening upon entering, hand sanitizing stations throughout the building, appropriate personal protective equipment for all health care providers and patients, frequent disinfection of high touch surfaces, and more.

Access service representatives welcome patients in the lobby to orient them and help them navigate the building. Kiosks are located in the lobby to make registration quick and easy, and patients also have the option to complete their paperwork remotely and securely before their visit, on their mobile phone or online, reducing wait times. Upon arrival, patients are offered a personalized “smartband” that provides access to the building. Each surgical patient’s visit has a clear, planned flow that begins and ends in the same space for patients having a procedure – a private prep and recovery room that serves as “home base” for them and their companions throughout their visit. For ambulatory surgery, patients will be assigned a nurse who will care for them throughout their visit.

Technologies are central to delivering exceptional, cutting-edge care. A prime example is the Center for Community Health’s imaging center, one of the most advanced in New York City. With an MRI system, a fully digital PET/CT system, two 4D Ultrasound machines and more, specialists can produce the highest quality images and immediately incorporate the findings into a patient’s electronic medical record. The MRI system is also equipped with lighting and sound features to soothe anxiety.

Clinical features of the building include:

12 state-of-the-art operating rooms for ambulatory surgery, six procedure rooms for outpatient endoscopy and special procedures
Diagnostic imaging services
Pre-anesthesia evaluation center
Prep and recovery for ambulatory surgery
Ambulatory infusion center with dedicated pharmacy and lab
Clinical trials office
Multi-specialty medical and surgical practices

The facility also has a valet-staffed parking facility, grab-and-go café, comfortable waiting lounges, a conference center accessible from the lobby, and staff dedicated to helping patients and visitors navigate the building.

Lobby, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Center for Community Health

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Consolidated Credit Offers Financial Relief to Texans After FEMA Declares Major Disaster

March 12, 2021

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texans in financial trouble are at risk for added hardship after historic winter storms. To help victims, Consolidated Credit is offering free financial advice as well as resources for avoiding fraud and high utility bills. Consolidated Credit’s certified counselors are available to help residents avoid additional debt and secure disaster aid.

“An economy ravaged by COVID-19 makes the cost of natural disasters more severe,” says Consolidated Credit President Gary Herman. “For those struggling with bills and debt, credit cards can be easy to abuse in times of emergency.”

Consolidated Credit has been offering help to Americans affected by natural disasters for 28 years. Credit card debt often becomes unmanageable after unexpected events. As a part of relief efforts, certified counselors will give free evaluations to consumers facing financial uncertainty due to the storms. Those who would benefit from a Debt Management Plan and live in FEMA-declared disaster areas may be enrolled free of charge and have initial program fees waived.

Public Assistance is available to all Texas residents, and Individual Assistance (IA) is available to residents depending on their county. Texans can determine their eligibility Individual Assistance and apply for resources at disasterassistance.gov.

Power outages and utility overcharges have been an additional source of stress for Texans. Consolidated Credit’s educational resources will address ongoing developments related to water and power access.

“Storm victims should also be aware of the steps to take if they face property damage and need help making insurance claims,” says Herman. Consolidated Credit’s Disaster Planning Guide can help consumers get organized in the aftermath of a disaster as well as appropriately respond to financial emergency. This publication is free to download at Consolidatedcredit.org.

Texas residents who are financially vulnerable should call Consolidated Credit’s toll-free Disaster Relief hotline at 844-331-7534. Callers can reach counselors for immediate assistance through the end of May 2021.

About: Consolidated Credit, a non-profit organization, has helped more than 10 million people overcome debt and financial challenges in 28 years. Their mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and counseling.

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Hispanic Motor Press Reveals Top Ten Vehicles For Hispanic Buyers

March 12, 2021

The Hispanic Motor Press Awards is the only independent Hispanic awards presented in the country for the Hispanic community to help, educate, and pre-select the best vehicle options in the market. Hispanic Motor Press Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 with the objective to educate and help the Hispanic Consumer to move towards mobility that is clean, affordable, and capable of reducing greenhouse emissions and improve our air quality.

LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Motor Press reveals the winners for the 2021 Hispanic Motor Press Awards (HMPA). The 11^thannual awards program continues its yearly tradition recognizing the best new vehicles for Hispanic car buyers based on styling, driving satisfaction, technology, safety, environmental impact, mechanical reliability, and value.

“With overall manufacturer advancements in powertrain technology, safety features, infotainment, connectivity, and cleaner mobility, it is more important than ever to guide Hispanic car buyers who represent 30 percent of the growth in new-vehicle sales,” states Ricardo Rodriguez-Long, founder and president of the Hispanic Motor Press.

The winners were announced during a special virtual LA Auto Show Automobility media day with the Motor Press Guild (MPG) in Los Angeles. CA. Winners and finalists will be celebrated during the HMPA Virtual Awards ceremony on March 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST on HMPA Facebook Live Facebook.com/HispanicMotorPressOrg.

Adds Rodriguez-Long, “2021 HMPA selected vehicles offer positive overall ownership experience and are considered significant automobiles in the market, as they meet the needs and desires of Hispanic consumers.”

The 2021 HMPA winners and finalists in the 10 categories are:

Car Model of the Year: Hyundai Elantra
Finalists: Kia K5, Honda Accord

EV Car of the Year: Ford Mach-E
Finalists: Chevrolet Bolt EV, Kia Niro EV

Hybrid Car of the Year: Honda CR-V Hybrid
Finalists: Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime

Sports Car of the Year: Dodge Challenger SRT
Finalists: Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang

Luxury Car of the Year: Genesis GV80
Finalists: Cadillac Escalade w/Super Cruise, Lincoln Aviator

Car Technology of the Year: Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell
Finalists: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell

SUV of the Year: Chevrolet Suburban
Finalists: Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe

Pick-Up Truck of the Year: Ford F-150
Finalists: Chevrolet Silverado , Ram 1500

Adventure Car of the Year: Ram TRX
Finalists: Jeep Gladiator Mojave, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro

Family Car of the Year: Chrysler Pacifica
Finalists: Buick Envision, Toyota Sienna

The 2021 HMPA Jury Panel is comprised of independent Hispanic automotive journalists, content creators and industry influencers selected by the organization’s advisory board. Over 20 juror members evaluated over 100 new vehicles during 2020 and into 2021.

Auto manufacturers voluntarily submitted their entries, and the jury panel evaluated the vehicles on their features including overall design, comfort, safety, economy, handling, performance, functionality, infotainment integration, interior design, environmental requirements, driver satisfaction, and price.

About Hispanic Motor Press
The Hispanic Motor Press Awards is the only independent Hispanic awards presented in the country for the Hispanic community to help, educate, and pre-select the best vehicle options in the market.

For information, visit www.hispanicmotorpress.org. Follow Hispanic Motor Press on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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Texas home sales, median price break records while housing inventory hits all-time low

March 12, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– For the sixth consecutive year, the Texas housing market broke records in terms of the number of homes sold and median price, while inventory levels hit a critical all-time low, according to the 2020 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report released today by Texas Realtors.

“Texas real estate sales broke records despite being in the middle of a pandemic,” said Marvin Jolly, 2021 chairman of Texas Realtors. “Housing inventory dropped to historically low levels in many areas of the state, and that shortage of homes for sale made many markets extremely favorable to sellers and challenging for buyers.”

Home sales across the state increased 9.5% in 2020, with 393,615 homes sold. This is a larger increase than the 3.8% increase in 2019.

Housing inventory dropped to 1.7 months of inventory, a decrease of 1.3 months from 2019. According to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, a market balanced between supply and demand has between 6.0 and 6.5 months of inventory.

Median home price increased 8% from the prior year to $259,230. Price class distribution showed that the largest percentage of homes sold across the state (34.5%) fell in the $200,000–$299,000 price range.

“The 2021 housing market will be characterized by strong demand with low inventories accompanied by strong price growth,” explained Luis Torres, Ph.D., research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. “Inventories of homes priced under $300,000 will be especially low, affecting sales in that price range. The economic recovery helped by the additional federal fiscal stimulus and vaccination rates will contribute to Texas housing demand in 2021.”

Active listings statewide declined 22.1% from 2019 to 2020. Homes spent an average of 55 days on the market, four days less than 2019.

Chairman Jolly concluded, “Rising home prices coupled with the housing shortage has made affordability a challenge across our state. These issues remain top of mind for Texas Realtors as we continue through the 87^th legislative session. We will continue to champion legislation that will ensure homeownership remains attainable and a sound investment for years to come.”

About the Texas Real Estate Year in Review Report
Data for the Texas Real Estate Year in Review Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations, their MLSs, and Texas REALTORS®, with analysis by the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. The report provides annual real estate sales data from a statewide perspective and for 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. To view the report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 140,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocates for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

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Luis Carlos González Rodríguez’s New Book El Inmigrante, A Heart-Wrenching Tale Of A Man’s Journey Through Toil And Faith In His Motherland Cuba

March 12, 2021

HIALEAH, Fla., March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book El Inmigrante was created by Luis Carlos González Rodríguez. Luis is an author who hails from Venezuela and was born on October 7, 1989, in the city of La Guaira in the Vargas State.

Rodríguez said this about his book: “El Inmigrante is a moving, realistic and deeply critical novel away, at least as much as possible, from subjectivity and prejudices, to narrate events experienced in communism in Cuba. But beyond the political and social sphere, this novel tells how God’s plan for the life of David, its protagonist, is developing despite disappointment, humiliation, and confinement. This is not a theological novel either; but it is a proof, by way of a story, of the divine plan for each person who entrusts their way to Christ.

The story arises from a spark, a daring to escape from Cuba’s political system, which results in two failed and frustrated attempts to leave the Island, resulting in imprisonment, humiliation, and hopelessness. However, despite the pain, God is opening paths that require obedience, forgiveness, and patience to finally achieve the desired freedom in the United States and fulfill that divine and perfect plan previously drawn up by God.

Despite the political rhetoric and its contradictions, and the constant pressures of the social environment, David remained clinging to his desire to flee and rebuild his life, away from communism. Despite the blows and humiliations that he experienced since childhood as if they were marking for this book, there were two fundamental pillars that could never be taken from him and led him to achieve freedom and his faith late but decisive in Christ and his dignity.”

Published by Page Publishing, Luis Carlos González Rodríguez’s new book El Inmigrante presents a compelling look into the life of Cuban citizens during the political upheaval that ravaged their society.

Consumers who wish to partake in a man’s purposeful moments in life amid the harrows of turmoil can purchase El Inmigrante in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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