Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
Renters Gain Upper Hand as U.S. Apartment Glut Drives Historic Concessions
A boom in apartment construction has created a housing surplus in major U.S. cities, slowing rent growth. Landlords now offer concessions li
How to Stretch Your Grocery Budget Every Week: Tips for Latino Households
Weekly grocery budgeting can protect your household from inflation. Use USDA food plans, the 50/30/20 rule, and savvy shopping tricks like s
How Latino Buyers Can Seize the U.S. Housing Market Shift in 2026
The U.S. housing market now has 44% more sellers than buyers, giving buyers leverage. Latino families can negotiate price cuts, closing cost
Juneteenth 2026: When the Next US Long Weekend Falls and Why It Matters
Juneteenth, the US federal holiday commemorating emancipation, falls on Friday, June 19, 2026, creating a long weekend. Originating in Galve
Retirement in the US: How Inflation and Rising Costs Are Squeezing Latino Seniors
Retirement costs in the US are rising faster than fixed incomes, hitting Latino seniors hard. Healthcare, food, and home maintenance are the
How Cutting Added Sugar Can Transform Your Metabolic Health, According to Mayo Clinic Experts
Added sugar reduction lowers triglycerides, blood pressure, and insulin resistance. Natural sugars in fruits and dairy are not the enemy—ind
Six-Figure Salaries Without a Degree: Jobs in the US That Pay Over $60,000
Many US companies now offer salaries above $60,000 for roles that require no prior experience or college degree. Positions like flight atten
South Texas Real Estate Soars: Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen Among Most Overvalued Markets
Texas has the highest number of overvalued housing markets in the US, with South Texas cities like Corpus Christi, Brownsville, and McAllen
The 30% Rent Rule Is Dead: How Latino Renters in the U.S. Can Adapt
The traditional 30% rent rule no longer fits today's economy, with many renters spending 40-45% on housing. Latino families are adapting thr
Brooklyn Affordable Housing Lottery Opens with Units Under $600
Caton Flats in Brooklyn's Little Caribbean neighborhood offers affordable housing lottery units starting at $596. Studios to three-bedroom a
New York Mosquito Season: West Nile Virus Prevention Tips for Latino Communities
New York's mosquito season has started early, with the city ranking third nationally for infestations. Health officials stress prevention ag
Latino vs. Hispanic: The Imperial Roots of a Modern Identity Debate
The terms 'Hispanic' and 'Latino' have distinct histories rooted in colonialism and geopolitics. 'Latin America' was coined by French imperi