From Los Angeles to Atlanta, fiery protests continue across the country after a weekend of uprising in response to the murder of George Floyd, a Black man who died after a white Mineanapolis police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes on May 25. The protests…

As coronavirus cases climb across the country, experts have cited essential jobs and crowded living conditions for the high rates of COVID-19 amongst Latinos. Nearly 70% of Latinos fear soon being unable to afford basic expenses such as rent, food, and utilities. This week’s “5 Essential Updates” includes…

Julie Chávez Rodríguez secured a role as the highest ranking Latina on presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden’s campaign. This positions the campaign to reach more Latino voters, as well as working class people, who are key to winning the presidential election. Chávez Rodríguez has a track-history in Democratic…

The United States consumes more meat in the world, followed by Brazil and China. The U.S. factory farms rely on Latino labor to keep moving. Image source: Piqsels.com  We still don’t know the origins of COVID-19, but we do know that throughout history viruses and pandemics have been…

Across the world, governments are easing lockdown restrictions, as Latinos in the U.S. continue to risk their lives on the frontlines. The U.S. has the highest rate of coronavirus infections internationally 🤦🏽‍♀️ yet, several states are opening businesses and public spaces, even as the Trump administration predicts doubling…

It’s been over one month since Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on March 18, which aimed to help those who work in companies with less than 500 people afford to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic. In the past month, we’ve seen how the…

As we enter our 7th week of social distancing, and the U.S. almost reaches 1 million coronavirus cases, health experts worry that many states are rushing to loosen guidelines, and confirmed 6 coronavirus symptoms in patients (instead of just 3). This week’s “5 Essential Updates” includes important safety…

As unemployment rises, thousands have lined up at food banks across the country, making it feel more and more like the Great Depression. Meanwhile, some protestors call for the end of the restrictions, while social distancing continues to be crucial. This week’s “5 Essential Updates” includes how the…

Senator Bernie Sanders suspended his campaign for presidency on April 8, in the midst of two unprecedented catastrophes— the coronavirus and its subsequent economic downturn. This decision positions former Vice President Joe Biden as the 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate. Latinos had supported Sanders in large numbers and, moving…

Workers without paid sick leave at 19 Amazon warehouses across the U.S. have tested positive for COVID-19 as of March 30. Photo credit: Pixabay.  Since the rise of the coronavirus, The U.S. government has followed the lead of other countries and global health groups and taken extreme preventative…