The most recent hate crimes report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows a significant increase in hate crime rates, and Latinos are often the targets. In part one of this three-part series, Pulso takes a look at how the nation’s schools play a role in developing…
The people of Colombia have endured attacks by their own government. Clashes with police have turned deadly, and many U.S. Colombians are ready to speak out against this state-sanctioned violence. Photo credit: Oxi.ap/ Flickr Colombian police have killed at least 26 people and injured hundreds since protesters took…
The promise of statehood is on the horizon, and the communities of color living in the District of Columbia are fighting for their right to a full democracy. Photo credit: Erin Kelly / Flickr Residents of the District of Columbia rejoiced when the House of Representatives passed the…
With President Biden marking his first 100 days in office, Latino advocates weigh in on what Biden has accomplished, what has changed, and the promises he has yet to keep. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore / Flickr Joe Biden has now been president of the United States for 100…
The current migrant crisis may look like an unprecedented surge, but many immigrant rights advocates say it is a product of a broken system and former President Donald Trump’s neglect. Photo credit: Vic Hinterlang / Shutterstock Recent coverage at the Southwest border paints a picture of a migrant…
Humanity has just over a decade to stop irreversible damage to the Earth. Climate activists say it is time to hold big polluters accountable for jeopardizing the health of communities of color and the planet. Photo credit: OCG Saving The Ocean / Unsplash The world has approximately 11…
Latinos are getting vaccinated at a lower rate than white Americans, and some data points to vaccine hesitancy. Now, experts are turning to respected religious leaders. Photo credit: Maryland GovPics / Flickr The COVID-19 outbreak has revealed the racial and ethnic disparities faced by communities of color in…
President Biden’s American Rescue Plan expands one of the country’s top anti-poverty tools and how Latinos will financially benefit. Photo credit: Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill, passed in early March, and went into effect soon after. The…
March 25 marks the beginning of National Farmworker Awareness Week. New legislation could advance the fight for the rights of farmworkers, who have kept Americans fed throughout the pandemic. Photo credit: National Farm Worker Ministry / Flickr For years, the farmworkers rights movement has been fighting for issues…
As statewide COVID-19 precautions are being lifted, Latino communities in Texas are now at risk of more case surges, experts fear. Photo credit: Elvert Barnes / Flickr Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is lifting the mask mandate on the Lonestar State and disregarding COVID-19 guidelines…
