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BRING BACK OUR GIRLS
On April 15, nearly 300 girls were kidnapped at gunpoint from their school dormitories in Nigeria by members of an Islamic extremist group called Boko Haram. The leader of the group, Abubakar Shekau , has claimed that Western education and influences were the impetus for the abduction and has threatened that the girls will be sold […]
LOS 50 MAS BELLOS
The annual People en Espanol “50 Most Beautiful” issue, on sale now, features the hottest and freshest faces in Hispanic entertainment. Spanning the most popular names in music, TV, film and telenovelas, this year’s Bellos were showcased in fun and daring shoots inspired in various circus, fair, masquerade and carnival settings. The cover features 10 new and returning stars […]
THE WORLD’S MOTHERS
Save the Children released its 15th annual “State of the World’s Mothers” report today, revealing the best and toughest places to be a mom. Finland tops the report’s 2014 Mothers’ Index, while Somalia, affected by both armed conflict and natural disasters, is at the bottom of the list. The United States, which 15 years ago ranked in the top five, has […]
Highlights
SALUTE TO INDEPENDENTS!
Question: What do Janis Joplin, Diana Ross and the Supremes and Lady Gaga have in common? Answer: Before they became household names, they were independent artists with a dream of making it big. In this year’s installment of our annual “Salute to Independents” feature, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on some of the hottest […]
MAIN COURSE
BLACK BEAN SALAD Courtesy of Chef Arturo Vargas When the weather is warm, salads head to the front of the favorite food line. But with a summer that lasts 3 months, it doesn’t take long to run out of ideas for making your salad pop. Adding black beans, cilantro and basil will not only add variation […]
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: WOMEN IN FILM
Independent Women…in Film! By Drew Dorsey During the month of July, Wiles Magazine revels in a month-long celebration of independent thinkers, voices and expression. What better way to celebrate independent expression than with independent films? But what exactly are independent films? Independent films are typically created outside the major film studio structure. They tend to have a more […]
PURSE STRINGS: MAKING MUSIC
MAKING MUSIC WITH MIKE ELIZONDO By Teryl Warren You’ve seen the super stars in concerts and on award shows, but how much do you know about the people behind the scenes who help them get to the top of the charts? From musicians to songwriters and sound engineers, it takes a team of talented artists to […]