Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
Colombian migrant turns ICE detention into literacy mission for California detainees
Tatyana Arévalo, a Colombian migrant detained by ICE for nearly two months, turned her ordeal into a literacy mission. Her initiative, 'Letr
San Francisco rents hit record highs as AI boom squeezes tenants
San Francisco's one-bedroom rents hit $4,430 in October, up 26.2% year-over-year, as AI companies fuel demand. Tenants can negotiate early a
Florida's tire reef experiment backfired, leaving a 50-year cleanup
In the 1970s, Florida sank 2 million tires to create an artificial reef. Steel straps corroded, scattering tires that crushed natural corals
Why the inheritance Gen Z and millennials expect may never arrive
Cerulli Associates projects $124 trillion will transfer across US households by 2048. But spouses, charities, and retirees' spending could s
Florida man with dementia loses home in deed fraud scheme; four arrested
Thomas Hegarty, 72, of Hollywood, Florida, lost his home, vehicles, and savings after signing documents he didn't understand. Four real esta
Washington farm feeds immigrant families hiding from ICE
In Clark County, Washington, a Latino community farm has become a lifeline for immigrant families hiding from ICE. Volunteers discreetly dis
Who's Buying Miami's Luxury Homes? Canadians and Mexicans Lead, Asians Spend Big
Canadian and Mexican buyers top the list for Miami luxury home purchases, while Asian investors spend the most per property. Florida attract
Kansas City's $15K relocation grants: what Latino workers need to know
Kansas City's Choose Topeka initiative offers up to $15,000 to professionals who relocate, including many Latino workers. But the money come
Texas bride sues venue after fiancé's death, wins full refund
Zoe Vandeloo lost her fiancé Diego Hernandez months before their wedding. The venue refused an immediate refund, leading to a lawsuit. They
South Florida flooding turns parking into a costly gamble for drivers
South Florida's flooding season turns routine parking into a financial hazard. Garage receipts often transfer full liability to drivers, and
Chicago delivery robots face lawsuits over biometric data collection
Chicago delivery robots from Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics face class-action lawsuits for allegedly capturing facial and hand geometry da
Why Sharing Lipstick With Your Best Friend Is a Health Risk
Sharing lipstick with your best friend might seem harmless, but dermatologists warn it can spread herpes and staph. Even without visible sym