Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
How to Escape the Rent Trap in NY and NJ with Hidden Down Payment Aid
Government programs in New York and New Jersey offer up to $100,000 in down payment assistance. These deferred loans require no monthly paym
Dormir con tu mascota: riesgos mínimos, beneficios reales y cómo hacerlo seguro
Compartir la cama con tu mascota tiene riesgos mínimos para personas sanas, según especialistas. La clave está en la prevención: higiene, co
Where Latino Salaries Surpass the National Average: The American Dream's Best Bets
Maryland leads with Latino household incomes over $70,000 annually. Finance, healthcare, and tech offer median salaries above $93,000. Techn
Staying Close When Kids Leave Home: How Latino Families Keep Bonds Strong
74% of young adults ages 19 to 29 call their moms at least once a week. Wellness advocate Felicia Burkley shares how families adapt their bo
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Arrives Early on US Coasts as Warming Waters Fuel Risk
Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, has appeared earlier than usual on US coasts due to rising sea temperatures. The CDC reports cas
Joseph Parra Miguel: Arizona Latino Student Earns $5 Million in Scholarship Offers from 49 Universities
Joseph Parra Miguel, a Phoenix high school student and son of Mexican immigrants, earned $5 million in scholarship offers from 49 universiti
Own a Bronx Apartment for $9,600: NYC's Mitchell-Lama Program Explained
The Mitchell-Lama program offers co-op apartments in the Bronx's Castle Hill for as little as $9,600. Monthly maintenance covers utilities.
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