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(02/12/24 2:00pm)
When Anya Pilgrim grazed the walls of her house, her eyes spotted a framed photo of her grandfather playing basketball. He stood in celebration after breaking a scoring record in a single game representing Barbados.
(01/29/24 2:00pm)
In the days following the statewide ban on diversity, equity and inclusion funding, students at the University of North Florida are protesting the closure of their school’s LGBTQ+ center. Meanwhile, UF faculty and students are still unsure what the future looks like.
(10/23/23 1:00pm)
On Oct. 21, children holding handmade mouse puppets sat in a circle around a mother holding a thin book. She showed them all the cover and title, “De Quién Eres, Ratoncito?” (“Who are you, little mouse?”) flipped to the first page and began reading in Spanish.
(09/25/23 1:00pm)
Florida has more than 500 student-athletes as of Spring 2023. Of that large population, 46 — or roughly 9% — are Hispanic. Despite the low overall numbers, Hispanic athletes have long made major contributions to countless UF sports teams.
(09/25/23 4:00pm)
The stretchy black skirts of five tango dancers whistled as the women twirled across the stage at Bo Diddley Plaza. Adorned with red flowers in their hair, the group spun and strutted to Argentinian music as dozens of Gainesville residents watched.
(09/25/23 3:15pm)
Mi país aún vive en mi alma. Existe en las palmas de plátano y en la masa entre los dedos de mi mamá.
(08/23/23 1:29pm)
Iris Rodriguez feels welcome at Santa Fe College where her peers share her cultural background and she participates in programs that promote inclusivity.
(07/31/23 10:45am)
Florida’s abundant history of instruction on Latin American and Indigenous culture may face censorship, potentially undermining the historical importance of the subjects.
(05/22/23 10:00am)
Sharika Khondaker always searches for a sense of fulfillment in her extracurricular activities, especially when she honors her Bengali and Muslim roots.
(10/14/22 1:55am)
Gators Dazzler Alexandra Gambin credits her Hispanic heritage as being the driving force behind her longtime dance career. Reflecting on her childhood experiences at family parties, she recognized that her cultural background is what kept her dancing constantly.
(10/10/22 7:00pm)
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic and Latinx food, music and history take center stage — gearing up for a monthlong celebration of culture and traditions.
(02/14/22 2:04pm)
Students can vote for 50 Senators, the Student Body president, vice president and treasurer in eight polling locations across campus on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23. Here are the candidates representing the executive tickets for the Gator and Change Parties:
(09/30/21 4:59pm)
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and what better way to celebrate than stopping by some of Gainesville’s best Hispanic restaurants? Check out the rundown of the Avenue staff’s favorites and treat your tastebuds year-round.
(09/22/21 3:51pm)
The Reitz’s Rion Ballroom welcomed an evening of cultural celebrations as UF’s Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off Thursday.
(09/15/21 6:04pm)
Alachua County Commissioner Mary Alford grew up gardening. As a sixth-generation Floridian, she knows the advantages of having her own locally grown, fresh food: it tastes better, it’s sustainable, it reduces her stress and it brings communities together.
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(10/13/20 11:40am)
After nearly 10 years in the music industry, Prince Royce had one main piece of advice for UF students: Don’t hesitate and act to achieve your goals.
(10/08/20 4:26pm)
Prince Royce is scheduled speak at a virtual event hosted by UF Hispanic Heritage Month, Accent Speakers Bureau and Student Government Productions.
(10/08/20 4:26pm)
Latin singer and songwriter Prince Royce will speak at an hour-long virtual event 7 p.m. Monday hosted by UF Hispanic Heritage Month, Accent Speakers Bureau and Student Government Productions.