Puerto Rican Singer Ruth Fernandez Dies at 92
The "soul of Puerto Rican song" died of septic shock and pneumonia.
Puerto Rico pioneer female singer dies at 92
Ruth Fernandez, a pioneer Puerto Rican singer who broke racial and gender barriers and was later elected a senator for the U.S. territory, has died. She was 92.
Ruth Fernandez, pioneering Puerto Rico singer who broke racial and gender barriers, dies at 92
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ruth Fernandez, a pioneer Puerto Rican singer who broke racial and gender barriers and was later elected a senator for the U.S. territory, has died. She was 92. Fernandez died late Monday of septic shock and pneumonia, producer Vicky Hernandez told reporters. Read full article >>
Ruth Fernandez: Puerto Rico Pioneer Female Singer Dies At 92
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Ruth Fernandez, a pioneer Puerto Rican singer who broke racial and gender barriers and was later elected a senator for the U.S. territory, has died. She was 92.
Kid bullied to leave school because he wasn't 'black enough'
Twelve-year-old Ryan Rodriguez is silhouetted against a hazy sky outside his Ansonia home Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Rodriguez was bullied in a New Haven magnet school because of his race and has since changed schools.
Obama at Disney: 'America is open for business'
President Barack Obama's visit today to Walt Disney World is as much an appeal to Brazilians and their dollars as it is Florida voters and their jobs. But it was a brief one, highlighted by a speech that lasted just 13 minutes.
Focusing on the Hidden History
Born of the fervor of the 1970s, En Foco has gone from a community-based arts group to a national advocate for a dizzyingly diverse group of photographers. An exhibition at Sarah Lawrence College showcases that work.
Lens Blog: En Foco's Collection Champions Minority Artists
Born of the fervor of the 1970s, En Foco has gone from a community-based arts group to a national advocate for a dizzyingly diverse group of photographers. An exhibition at Sarah Lawrence College showcases that work.
Obama visit to Disney appeals for visitors, voters
President Barack Obama's visit today to Walt Disney World is as much an appeal to Brazilians and their dollars as it is Florida voters and their jobs.