While most of the country is under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus pandemic, a New Mexico state proposal aims to infuse life and funding into a national historic trail. Local leaders are eager to promote and preserve the trailâs unique history, where conquistadors, missionaries, and Native people…
The country was shut down to stop coronavirus âuntil Trump found out who was dying,â and the disproportionate impact on Latino, Black, and indigenous lives was revealed, racial justice advocates say. When our leaders are not supporting us in crisis, itâs up to us to lift each other…
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 donât 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 đ¤Śđ˝ââď¸ yet, several states are opening businesses and public spaces, even as the Trump administration predicts doubling…
Itâs 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, weâve seen how the…
A detained woman at a U.S. – Mexico border patrol station was forced to give birth standing upright. Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Immigration advocates are concerned about the health and safety of pregnant people detained at the U.S. border, especially since news surfaced about the abuse…
While quarantine continues to keep many Americans at home, one Minnesota businessman is helping Latinos across the country remain informed about COVID-19. How? By translating official state updates in Spanish and broadcasting them on Facebook Live for listeners. This Latino is receiving positive feedback, motivating him to continue…
As coronavirus continues to harm the American economy and force workers to quarantine at home, the federal government started disbursing the $2.2 trillion in stimulus money. Over 80 million Americans have already received their stimulus payments by direct deposit, but many of the 60 million Latinos around 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 weekâs â5 Essential Updatesâ includes important safety…
Graphic artist Rafael “Pinche Raf” Gonzales Jr. is using his LoterĂa card designs to address the coronavirus pandemic. LoterĂa card designs photo: Courtesy of Rafael Gonzalez Jr. Staying protected during the coronavirus pandemic isnât complicated, but it can be tough. Luckily, one Latino artist is helping guide us…
