Long before Swedish 16-year-old Greta Thunberg inspired millions of youth across the globe to come out on strike from school to demand climate change action, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez was doing his part to fight climate change in the Americas. Xiuhtezcatl, who is of indigenous Mexican descent, believes it’s his…
When the sale of her debut middle grade book, “The Moon Within,” was announced Aida Salazar was approached by marketing groups dominated by privileged white males. Meanwhile, she noticed that other writers of color were publishing children’s literature and figured that by uniting forces, they could create their…
Santo Alvarados watched the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina unfold from his television in Dallas, Texas back in 2005. The Honduran immigrant heard there was a huge demand for workers to help with reconstruction efforts and he immediately answered the call. He arrived in New Orleans at the…
Doroteo Hernández is a hard-working undocumented Mexican immigrant who dedicated 10 years of his life to Jupiter as a maintenance crew member. The golf course is known as one of President Donald Trump’s favorites to visit during his weekends spent at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Doroteo, who is described…
Latina writer Valeria Luiselli and neuroscientist Vanessa Ruta are among the 26 people who were named MacArthur Fellows this year. Established in 1981, the prestigious program presents a $625,000 grant to people who are making a notable positive impact on the community through their work. The award goes…
Even though she’s reached the height of her field, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor still deals with ‘imposter syndrome,’ that negative inner voice that makes you doubt your abilities. “I am always looking over my shoulder, wondering if I measure up,” she told NPR. Despite that inner critic,…
Afro-Latina author brings courage, struggles to life in “The Poet X” As an 8th grade teacher in Maryland, Elizabeth Acevedo was stunned when one of her students refused to read the books she recommended. When asked why, the student said that none of them reflected Latinxs. That set…
Let’s face it…our culture and family dynamics are embedded in our DNA. No matter how far we may be from abuela’s house, we take our antics wherever we go! Here are 6 memes that will make you laugh with joy at our Hispanic heritage: There’s just not enough…
2019 marks half a century since Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. In these 51 years, nuestra gente has achieved incredible successes! Here are five facts to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month that will make you PROUD! 1) There are almost 60 million…