Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
Back-to-School Costs Hit Latino Families Hard This Year
Back-to-school expenses have surged, with families spending nearly $4,000 per student. Latino households are feeling the pinch, but communit
Atherton tops US luxury home prices as AI wealth reshapes Silicon Valley
Atherton, California, has reclaimed the title of the most expensive ZIP code in the United States, with median home values approaching $10 m
August 2026 Lunar Hair Calendar: Best Dates for Stronger, Healthier Hair
Plan your salon visit with the August 2026 lunar calendar. Learn which moon phases boost growth, strengthen hair, or are ideal for deep cond
10 body safety rules every Latino parent should teach before school starts
Teach your child body safety rules before returning to school. Experts recommend using proper anatomical names, respecting personal boundari
How to read food labels: when expiration dates actually matter
California's AB 660 law replaces confusing food labels with just two clear phrases starting July 2026. Understanding them can save families
New York School Halts AI Robot Teacher After Community Uproar
Salamanca City Central School District suspends its AI robot teacher pilot after community backlash. Critics question student data privacy a
Florida's Most Common Last Names Reveal a Deep Latino Heritage
Florida's top last names include García, Rodríguez, and Martínez, highlighting the state's deep Latino roots. Census data shows Hispanic sur
Free School Supplies for LA Families: Where to Get Them This Summer
Free school supply drives are underway across Los Angeles, offering savings of up to $150 per student. Events include health fairs, food dis
Colombian executive Mauricio Leyva takes the helm at 7-Eleven North America
Mauricio Leyva, a Colombian executive with a track record at AB InBev and Keurig Dr Pepper, will become CEO of 7-Eleven North America on Aug
Free backpacks and school supplies for New York families this August
Community organizations across New York and New Jersey are hosting free back-to-school giveaways this August. Families can pick up backpacks
Texas and Florida Lead US Boomtowns as Latino Communities Expand
Texas and Florida dominate the list of fastest-growing US cities in 2026. Georgetown and New Braunfels lead with over 30% growth in workforc
The credit score you actually need for the best loan rates
You don't need a perfect 850 credit score to get the best mortgage rates. The real threshold is 780, and only 1.76% of Americans have a perf