By Sofia Navarro
New York based reporter covering Afro-Latino, Queer and Latina voices reshaping the cultural conversation.
Bilingual Healthcare Workers in the US Can Earn Up to $20,000 More Annually
Spanish-speaking healthcare workers in the US can earn $5,000 to $20,000 more per year through bilingual bonuses. High demand in states like
Teen Summer Jobs Disappear: Latino Youth Hit Hardest by Hiring Slump
Summer jobs for teens are vanishing, with only one-third of youth aged 16-19 finding work this season. Latino youth face double the unemploy
New Jersey Suburbs Where You Can Ditch the Car: Cliffside Park and Fort Lee Lead the Way
AARP's new analysis highlights mid-sized New Jersey suburbs where car-free living is not just possible but practical. Cliffside Park and For
Two Incomes, One Dream: Why Latino Families Are Redefining the American Reality
Pew Research Center data shows dual-income households now exceed half of all US families with children. Latino families face unique pressure
AI Disproportionately Threatens 8.4 Million Latino Jobs in the U.S.
UCLA research shows 29% of Latino workers—8.4 million people—hold jobs at high risk of AI replacement. Sectors like warehousing, customer se
New Jersey Beaches Under Bacteria Alert: 10 Coastal Areas to Avoid This Summer
New Jersey's DEP has issued bacteria advisories for 10 beaches after water samples exceeded safe limits. The affected areas span Monmouth, O
Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.47%: A Brief Window for Homebuyers
Mortgage rates dropped to 6.47% following a US-Iran peace deal, saving families about $200 a month. But the Federal Reserve may hike rates a
New York Heat Waves: How Latino Communities Can Stay Safe This Summer
New York City heat waves are deadly, with about 500 premature deaths each year. Black and Latino communities face higher risks due to housin
Why Young Latino Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs: Remote Work and Hiring Shifts
Young graduates across Latin America face a tough job market, not because of AI, but due to remote work and hiring preferences for experienc
US Cities Where Entry-Level Homes Now Cost $1 Million Triple Since 2020
The number of US cities where the cheapest homes cost $1 million has tripled since 2020, reaching 242 locations. Latino families are disprop
Boxabl's $895 Casitas: A Tiny Home Solution for Latino Families Facing High Rents
Boxabl's Casita model offers tiny homes starting at $895 per month, with full-sized appliances and pre-installed systems. These units are ga
Juneteenth in New York: Paid Holiday Status and State-by-State Differences
New York is one of 33 states that grant Juneteenth as a paid day off for state workers. Despite federal recognition since 2021, each state d