Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
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
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
California's Latino Workforce Drives Growth but Faces Deep Inequality, UCLA Report Finds
Latinos represent 39% of California's workforce but earn significantly less than non-Latino men. Only 45% of Latino families own homes, and
Medical Debt Nightmare: How Unpaid Bills Crush Credit Scores for Latinos
A single unpaid hospital bill can drop your credit score by up to 120 points, locking you out of loans and cards. Latinos face higher risks
Free Broadband for 4,000 Families in Bronx and Upper Manhattan
New York City is expanding its 'Neighborhood Internet' program with $2 million in federal funding. Over 4,000 low-income families in the Bro
Tick Bites Hit Record High in the US: What Latinos Need to Know in 2026
Tick bite rates in the US have soared to record highs in 2026, driven by mild winters and expanding habitats. The CDC warns of increased ris
Subway's US Store Closures Hit Latino Workers and Neighborhoods Hard
Subway's mass store closures are eliminating thousands of entry-level jobs in Latino neighborhoods across the US. While the company reports
California's 'Rent Now, Pay Later' Model Gains Traction Among Latino Tenants Amid Housing Crisis
Fintech platforms like Flex and Esusu let California tenants split rent into bi-weekly payments, offering a lifeline for Latino workers in t
Manhattan's Willow Tree Offers Rent-Stabilized Apartments Under $1,200
The Willow Tree building at 222 East 45th Street has 51 rent-protected apartments available through NYC's housing lottery. Eligible one- and
US Latino Economy Hits $4.4 Trillion, Becomes Fourth Largest in the World
The US Latino economy generated $4.4 trillion in 2024, ranking as the world's fourth largest. Growth outpaced China and India, fueled by a 1
Couvade Syndrome: When Expectant Fathers Experience Pregnancy Symptoms
Couvade syndrome causes expectant fathers to experience physical pregnancy symptoms, from nausea to weight gain. Studies show high prevalenc