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By Sofia Navarro

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

115 published stories
LA Metro's New App Brings Real-Time Transit Data to a Multilingual City
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LA Metro's New App Brings Real-Time Transit Data to a Multilingual City

LA Metro's new app offers real-time train and bus tracking, step-by-step navigation, and support for 40 languages. The tool aims to reduce u

Rent or Buy? These 10 US Cities Have the Toughest Choices for Latino Families in 2026
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Rent or Buy? These 10 US Cities Have the Toughest Choices for Latino Families in 2026

Los Angeles leads with 12% of shoppers weighing both rent and buy options. San Jose has the widest monthly gap at $3,438 more for buyers. Ne

Rat Infestation Forces Dozens of LA Restaurant Closures in 2026
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Rat Infestation Forces Dozens of LA Restaurant Closures in 2026

Los Angeles County ordered 67 temporary restaurant closures in April 2026 due to rat infestations. Iconic spots like Dan Tana's and Jitlada

Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Campaign Celebrates the Many Faces of Latinidad
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Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Campaign Celebrates the Many Faces of Latinidad

Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty campaign features 48 foundation shades to reflect the spectrum of Latin skin tones. Filmed in a Latin-owned studi

Oakland Home Prices Drop Over 11%: What It Means for Latino Buyers
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Oakland Home Prices Drop Over 11%: What It Means for Latino Buyers

Oakland home values have fallen more than 11%, the steepest drop in the nation. For Latino buyers, lower prices are offset by high mortgage

Madrehood: How Movement and Community Help Mothers Rediscover Themselves
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Madrehood: How Movement and Community Help Mothers Rediscover Themselves

Bolivian fitness expert Susy Diab reveals how movement becomes a path back to self for mothers. Self-care is about intention, community, and

AI CEO Alex Karp: Vocational Skills and Neurodivergence Are Keys to Job Survival
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AI CEO Alex Karp: Vocational Skills and Neurodivergence Are Keys to Job Survival

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says vocational trades and neurodivergent thinking are the only secure paths in an AI-driven job market. For Latinos

The Call That Never Changes: How Motherhood Deepens Our Bond with Mamá
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The Call That Never Changes: How Motherhood Deepens Our Bond with Mamá

Motherhood transforms everything, including how we relate to our own mothers. Krystal Bee shares the everyday moments—from cooking questions

Social Security Payments for May 2026: Who Gets Their Check This Week
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Social Security Payments for May 2026: Who Gets Their Check This Week

Social Security begins its May 2026 payment cycle this Wednesday, May 13, for beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th. Average retired w

7 Midlife Health Signs Latinos Shouldn't Ignore for Better Longevity
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7 Midlife Health Signs Latinos Shouldn't Ignore for Better Longevity

Biological aging often starts in midlife with subtle signs like increased belly fat, muscle loss, or mental fog. Recognizing these early war

Arizona Is the Only U.S. State Where Mother's Day Is an Official Holiday
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Arizona Is the Only U.S. State Where Mother's Day Is an Official Holiday

Arizona is the only U.S. state where Mother's Day is a legally mandated official holiday. The 2018 law closes government offices, schools, a

Latinos Hit Record 10.2 Million Homeowners, Driving US Housing Growth in 2025
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Latinos Hit Record 10.2 Million Homeowners, Driving US Housing Growth in 2025

Latinos now own 10.2 million homes, a record high. They were the only group to add homeowners in 2025, offsetting declines among other demog