When first-generation Latinos accomplish a great feat they do so not only for themselves but for their families and communities. This includes navigating the challenging college environment, many times without any outside support. Emily Rivera didn’t know what college was growing up but that changed when a guidance…

Nuestra gente has produced some of the most inspiring and fierce mujeres in history. Luckily for us, some of these women have preserved their stories in autobiographical format for us to enjoy over and over again. Diane Guerrero’s “In the County We Love” shares in a raw way…

It’s actually pretty common for bilinguals to get words mixed up. That’s because our brains work differently and faster than those of people who only speak one language. Here are a couple of funny and slightly embarrassing translation mishaps we can all relate to. Amy Garay remembers going…

Today, nuestra gente is divided between using “Hispanic” or “Latino” to define us, but we are united in our cultural pride. Our Latinidad gives us a sense of identity, belonging and purpose. One way we maintain our identity is through the Spanish language. Afraid their bicultural children would…

“Latinx” was introduced as a gender-neutral term in response to the Spanish language’s male-dominant tone. Progressive Latinos embrace the term but Hispanic scholars worry it will ultimately be rejected by nuestra gente. Despite concerns, colleges such as the University of California, San Diego have formally adopted “Latinx” to…

Have you noticed Latinos don’t like talking about retirement? Finding the right way to plan for retirement can be legit hard. Most people just want to get through their work week, not plan for the future. But a 2017 survey found that one-third of Latinos cite finances as…