Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
California Beaches Face Bacteria Crisis as Heal the Bay Report Flags Pollution Hotspots
Annual reports from Heal the Bay and Surfrider Foundation identify California beaches as major bacteria hotspots. Santa Monica Pier, Linda M
Free Tech Certifications Open Doors to Six-Figure Salaries for Latinos in the US
Free certifications from Google, AWS, and CompTIA offer Latinos a path to high-paying tech jobs without college debt. Fields like cybersecur
California's Exodus: Where Latino Families Are Heading for Affordability
California's housing crisis pushes Latino families to seek affordability in Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. The exodus reshapes communities but
Florida's Cost of Living Crisis: How Latino Families Are Reinventing Their Finances
Florida's cost of living surge is reshaping how Latino families shop, save, and plan. Grocery prices have spiked dramatically, with tomatoes
Why You Start Projects but Never Finish: The Psychology of Abandonment
Abandoning goals isn't laziness; it's a psychological pattern of perfectionism and novelty addiction. Understanding the four causes can help
NYC Affordable Housing Lottery Overhaul: What Bronx Latinos Need to Know
New York City has revamped its affordable housing lottery to cut red tape and speed up apartment allocations. The Bronx, where 3 in 4 famili
AI Boom Reshapes US Job Market: Blue-Collar Skills Become Gold for Latino Workers
Corporate AI adoption is killing entry-level office roles but creating a boom for skilled trades. AT&T and Ford are investing billions to hi
New York Drops to Second in Hottest Rental Markets as Providence Takes Top Spot
New York fell to second place in Zillow's hottest rental markets list for summer 2026, with Providence, Rhode Island taking the top spot. Re
When Your Kid Leaves Home: Jackie Hernandez on Staying Close Through Change
Jackie Hernandez and her daughter Aubrey face the bittersweet reality of college applications. Verizon helps them stay connected as Aubrey p
Hantavirus Death in Colorado: Deer Mice and the Symptoms You Can't Afford to Miss
A Colorado resident died from hantavirus after exposure to deer mouse waste. Health officials urge Latino families in rural areas to recogni
988 Suicide Hotline Now Offers Full Spanish-Language Support Across the US
The 988 mental health hotline now offers full Spanish-language services, including calls, texts, and chats. This free, confidential resource
Science Debunks the 7-Year Dog Rule: Here's the Real Way to Calculate Your Pet's Age
The traditional 7-year rule for dog aging is wrong. A new logarithmic formula based on DNA methylation shows a one-year-old dog is biologica