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…

During the fifth week of confinement for many of us, experts warn of risks if lockdowns are relaxed, and we’re seeing more acts of kindness, solidarity, and patience. This week’s “5 Essential Updates” includes stories about how our gente is coping as global coronavirus cases climb towards 2…

Latinos are projected to be one of the most afflicted populations as coronavirus forces people to practice social distancing and work from home. The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of American life. For millions of Latinos, economic hardship has led businesses to close and those who’ve…

The 2020 Census is underway nationwide and the Latino community in marginalized neighborhoods across the country is mobilizing to ensure an accurate count, noting low results so far. Reporting household numbers during the Census is vital to Latino communities because it dictates the amount of federal funding and…

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…

As we enter the fourth week of confinement, officials recommend we wear masks in public, global coronavirus cases have surpassed one million and millions more file for unemployment benefits. This week’s “5 Essential Updates” brings you important stories, and invites you to share your favorite song! 1. Unemployment…

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…

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…

Immigration officials are gearing up to begin harvesting undocumented detainee DNA beginning this week. The federally approved measure has led immigration advocates to claim the practice will violate privacy and potentially lead to biometric surveillance. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) focus on collecting DNA samples from detained…

As we begin our third week of confinement to keep our families safe from coronavirus, your “5 Essential Updates” include: How the stimulus package leaves many of us out, our respects to farmworkers, reminders of guidelines to remain healthy, how we can help, and a timely corrido to…