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By Sofia Navarro

New York based reporter covering Afro-Latino, Queer and Latina voices reshaping the cultural conversation.

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Joseph Parra Miguel: Arizona Latino Student Earns $5 Million in Scholarship Offers from 49 Universities
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Joseph Parra Miguel: Arizona Latino Student Earns $5 Million in Scholarship Offers from 49 Universities

Joseph Parra Miguel, a Phoenix high school student and son of Mexican immigrants, earned $5 million in scholarship offers from 49 universiti

Own a Bronx Apartment for $9,600: NYC's Mitchell-Lama Program Explained
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Own a Bronx Apartment for $9,600: NYC's Mitchell-Lama Program Explained

The Mitchell-Lama program offers co-op apartments in the Bronx's Castle Hill for as little as $9,600. Monthly maintenance covers utilities.

Renters Gain Upper Hand as U.S. Apartment Glut Drives Historic Concessions
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Renters Gain Upper Hand as U.S. Apartment Glut Drives Historic Concessions

A boom in apartment construction has created a housing surplus in major U.S. cities, slowing rent growth. Landlords now offer concessions li

How to Stretch Your Grocery Budget Every Week: Tips for Latino Households
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How to Stretch Your Grocery Budget Every Week: Tips for Latino Households

Weekly grocery budgeting can protect your household from inflation. Use USDA food plans, the 50/30/20 rule, and savvy shopping tricks like s

How Latino Buyers Can Seize the U.S. Housing Market Shift in 2026
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How Latino Buyers Can Seize the U.S. Housing Market Shift in 2026

The U.S. housing market now has 44% more sellers than buyers, giving buyers leverage. Latino families can negotiate price cuts, closing cost

Juneteenth 2026: When the Next US Long Weekend Falls and Why It Matters
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Juneteenth 2026: When the Next US Long Weekend Falls and Why It Matters

Juneteenth, the US federal holiday commemorating emancipation, falls on Friday, June 19, 2026, creating a long weekend. Originating in Galve

Retirement in the US: How Inflation and Rising Costs Are Squeezing Latino Seniors
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Retirement in the US: How Inflation and Rising Costs Are Squeezing Latino Seniors

Retirement costs in the US are rising faster than fixed incomes, hitting Latino seniors hard. Healthcare, food, and home maintenance are the

How Cutting Added Sugar Can Transform Your Metabolic Health, According to Mayo Clinic Experts
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How Cutting Added Sugar Can Transform Your Metabolic Health, According to Mayo Clinic Experts

Added sugar reduction lowers triglycerides, blood pressure, and insulin resistance. Natural sugars in fruits and dairy are not the enemy—ind

Six-Figure Salaries Without a Degree: Jobs in the US That Pay Over $60,000
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Six-Figure Salaries Without a Degree: Jobs in the US That Pay Over $60,000

Many US companies now offer salaries above $60,000 for roles that require no prior experience or college degree. Positions like flight atten

South Texas Real Estate Soars: Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen Among Most Overvalued Markets
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South Texas Real Estate Soars: Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen Among Most Overvalued Markets

Texas has the highest number of overvalued housing markets in the US, with South Texas cities like Corpus Christi, Brownsville, and McAllen

The 30% Rent Rule Is Dead: How Latino Renters in the U.S. Can Adapt
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The 30% Rent Rule Is Dead: How Latino Renters in the U.S. Can Adapt

The traditional 30% rent rule no longer fits today's economy, with many renters spending 40-45% on housing. Latino families are adapting thr

Brooklyn Affordable Housing Lottery Opens with Units Under $600
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Brooklyn Affordable Housing Lottery Opens with Units Under $600

Caton Flats in Brooklyn's Little Caribbean neighborhood offers affordable housing lottery units starting at $596. Studios to three-bedroom a