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 Everlastâs new…
Afro-Latina actress MJ Rodriguez made history when she joined the cast of Ryan Murphyâs hit FX show, âPose,â and again when she was named âBest Actressâ at the Imagen Awards for her pivotal role that advocates for the rights of the trans community. When MJ joined âPoseâ 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 itâs his…
When the sale of her debut middle grade book, âThe Moon Within,â was announced Aida Salazar was approached by marketing groups dominated by privileged white males. Meanwhile, she noticed that other writers of color were publishing childrenâs 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…
Doroteo HernĂĄndez is a hard-working undocumented Mexican immigrant who dedicated 10 years of his life to Jupiter as a maintenance crew member. The golf course is known as one of President Donald Trumpâs favorites to visit during his weekends spent at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Doroteo, who is described…
Latina writer Valeria Luiselli and neuroscientist Vanessa Ruta are among the 26 people who were named MacArthur Fellows this year. Established in 1981, the prestigious program presents a $625,000 grant to people who are making a notable positive impact on the community through their work. The award goes…
