Latino service workers continue to bear the brunt of coronavirus as we’re hitting information overload. But we agree that “more information does not mean [you’re] more informed” 🙌🏽 from the new podcast, ‘How To Talk to [Mamí & Papí] About Anything.’ So we’re combating the current ‘infodemic’ by…
Graphic artist Rafael “Pinche Raf” Gonzales Jr. is using his Lotería card designs to address the coronavirus pandemic. Lotería card designs photo: Courtesy of Rafael Gonzalez Jr. Staying protected during the coronavirus pandemic isn’t complicated, but it can be tough. Luckily, one Latino artist is helping guide us…
Our undocumented community is at great risk during the COVID-19 outbreak. Because they may not have access to government relief, many are faced with putting themselves in danger of contracting the disease by working without protections or benefits. Photo by Timur Saglambilek from Pexels. The majority of undocumented…
In 2018, Eduardo Chávez (right) found a calling in storytelling and teaching others about the legacy of his grandfather César Chávez (shown here, on the left, in 1979). Photo credit: On right Wikimedia Commons, on left by Lisann Ramos, Pulso. Civil rights hero César Chávez would be disturbed…
Investing in Latinas and #LatinaEqualPayDay is crucial for fixing the pay gap and ensuring a healthier economy in the United States. Photo by Lovefreund The gender pay gap continues to negatively impact women, but Latinas feel the consequences harder. Today is Latina Equal Pay Day, which marks the amount…
A protest in support of DACA at Columbus Circle in New York City on September 2017. On November 12, 2019, the United States Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments to consider the DACA program. Rhododendrites, DACA protest Columbus Circle (90257), CC BY-SA 4.0 It’s been a tumultuous time…
A Texas Latina landed a coveted spot in a NASA program for high schoolers. Photo: nasa.gov A Texas high school student has her gaze set on the stars, while NASA has their sights set on her. Junior Perla Bautista was chosen for a coveted spot at National Aeronautics…
Federal judge ordered the government on November 5 to provide counseling for separated immigrant families. Daniel Di Palma, Moveon.org/ commons/Wikimedia.org A California judge ordered the federal government to provide counseling for families that they’ve separated at the border, something that advocates and mental health professionals have asked for…
Clifton Blackwell, is charged with a hate crime following an acid attach on a Latino man’s face. Photo: Milwaukee County Jail A Milwaukee man, Clifton Blackwell, who allegedly threw battery acid on a Latino man’s face, has been charged with a felony hate crime. The victim of the…
Regina Romero hits the stage with her family on Tuesday, November 5, election night. Photo by Manuel Ruiz Photography, courtesy of Regina Romero’s campaign. Tuesday, November 5 is a day this Latina won’t soon forget. It’s a date that proved victorious for Democrat Regina Romero, who was elected…
