[tweet_dis]Legendary Pictures is developing a movie based on the life of the late Roberto Clemente[/tweet_dis], the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Legendary has acquired life rights from Clemente’s family and movie rights to David Maraniss’ biography “Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero.”[pullquote]He died in an aviation accident on Dec. 31, 1972, while attempting to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.[/pullquote]
The Puerto Rican was universally respected as a passionate player and humanitarian. He played 18 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972, was an All-Star for 12 seasons and got his 3,000th hit in his final at bat. He died in an aviation accident on Dec. 31, 1972, while attempting to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
*[tweet_dis]A study by DEMOS and the NAACP found that Latino retail workers are paid 75 percent of what their white counterparts earn.[/tweet_dis] VL By Associated Press/Fox News Latino WASHINGTON (AP) – African-American and Latino cashiers, salespeople and first-line managers are paid less, are less likely to be promoted off the…
*This can't be good news. According to the Hatch Chili Store website, the chili season runs from August to early September, but that may vary depending on the weather. Looks like it might be a short chili season this year. VL By Mónica Ortiz Uribe, Fronteras We know that too…
By Latino Rebels This will lead to some interesting discussion about self-identity and heritage. Of course, it is Hispanic Heritage Month and everyone and their mother are promoting the worthy contributions of notable Latinos/Hispanics. We aren't big fans of HHM because in the end, for us, every day is HHM.…
By Dave McNary, Variety
