Long Maryland Democrat Rep. Elijah Cummings, a critical figure in the call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, died from health complications on Oct. 17. Elijah represented the 7th Congressional District in Maryland and served as chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, one of the…
Janine CapĂł Crucet was invited to read her novel and lead a discussion at a predominantly white college on October 9th, and the result was more than just a heated debate. The discussion that tackled issues of white privilege and diversity, topics in her novel, bothered some students…
School officials at an elementary school in Nashville reported that officials from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office asked them for student records in late September. The school refused the request at Una Elementary, a school that has a high percentage of immigrant students, and the incident…
David Balderas was destined to raise a family of fighters, but he never imagined that the perseverance he instilled in his sons and grandsons would take the family all the way to the Olympic games. Today, his grandsons are undefeated prospect boxers who are featured in Everlast’s new…
Afro-Latina actress MJ Rodriguez made history when she joined the cast of Ryan Murphy’s hit FX show, “Pose,” and again when she was named “Best Actress” at the Imagen Awards for her pivotal role that advocates for the rights of the trans community. When MJ joined “Pose” she…
Amado Candelario grew up dreaming of becoming a Harvard student, one of the top Ivy League universities in the nation, despite the odds. The prestigious university only accepted 4.5% of applicants in 2019, and a new study notes that it proportionately benefits white students. Raised by a single…
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will set the stage on fire with their musical talent for the Super Bowl LIV halftime show in Miami. The 2020 event is the first time two Latinas headline a show of this caliber, and the first time iconic pop stars JLo and Shakira…
Long before Swedish 16-year-old Greta Thunberg inspired millions of youth across the globe to come out on strike from school to demand climate change action, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez was doing his part to fight climate change in the Americas. Xiuhtezcatl, who is of indigenous Mexican descent, believes it’s his…
When the sale of her debut middle grade book, “The Moon Within,” was announced Aida Salazar was approached by marketing groups dominated by privileged white males. Meanwhile, she noticed that other writers of color were publishing children’s literature and figured that by uniting forces, they could create their…
Santo Alvarados watched the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina unfold from his television in Dallas, Texas back in 2005. The Honduran immigrant heard there was a huge demand for workers to help with reconstruction efforts and he immediately answered the call. He arrived in New Orleans at the…
