Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
California Debuts AI Traffic System on Highway 68 to Ease Congestion
California's first AI-powered highway management system is now live on Highway 68, connecting Salinas to Monterey. The system adjusts traffi
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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