Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
Waking Without Dreams: A New Early Clue to Alzheimer's Risk
A study of over 1,000 older adults found that those who consistently couldn't remember dreams had higher tau protein levels and the APOE ε4
Credit Cards in the US: Rewards and Risks for Latino Families
Paying everything with credit cards can yield up to $1,200 a year in rewards for a typical family. But interest rates over 20% can turn debt
Hope Village in Grand Rapids Offers Tiny Homes as a Path to Homeownership for Low-Income Families
Hope Village in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers 10 tiny homes with rent capped at 30% of income, plus automatic savings for future homeowners
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