There is harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric plaguing the U.S., there’s no question. But it’s a relief to know that there are initiatives looking out for the best interest of our gente. Unshackled Ventures is a unique venture capital fund that invests in immigrant founders and helps them secure visas…
Some poems 🖊️are so powerful that they transcend time. Their words capture ideas that challenge social norms. Here’s a few you should know because they have taken social disruption to new heights in our history. Let’s start with women’s rights champion Sor Juana InĂ©s de la Cruz, who…
Did you know that less than 2% of donations đź’°go to Latinx charities in the U.S.? This can be a discouraging statistic when you want your donation dollars to help our gente. The good news is that there’s organizations that serve Latinxs’ best interests  🤗 and can direct…
Prefer to hear, instead of read, your books? Now there’s a service that lets you listen, and doesn’t limit you to just English. It’s no secret that U.S. Latinxs have a lot of spending power, and we like having access to the latest gadgets. Audible hub launched a…
From the beginning, the odds were stacked against 29-year-old Erica Alfaro, who graduated from Cal State San Marcos with a master’s degree. She became a mom at 16, dropped out of high school and was trapped in an abusive relationship. But with the support of her parents, she…
These young women can expect their princess-like ball gowns, the much-anticipated waltz and an ensemble of attendants and madrinas and padrinos at their 15th birthday. These are the hallmarks of a traditional Quinceañera, the coming-of-age celebration marking a Latina’s transition into womanhood. But starting this year, these big…
QuĂ© carajo is our government doing charging the poor and the rich the same amount of taxes? Don’t they realize if we ever want to reach true economic equity, students of color need to graduate without a mountain of debt? These days our students just can’t catch a break. They already…
Cecilia MartĂnez arrived in the United States from El Salvador 19 years ago at the age of 16. She had two children and made a life working hard. Suddenly, everything was turned upside down by President Donald Trump’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status, a legal protection given…
What can trump the pride Latinos feel as they graduate from college? This sacred moment makes the family’s sacrifices well worth it. But that sense of joy and fulfillment can be dampened, when your tĂo or abuelita doesn’t understand 99% of what’s being said during commencement because it’s all…
