Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
Deadly alligator attack at Florida lake reveals rescue dangers
A 71-year-old man was fatally attacked by a 3.6-meter alligator at Lake Apopka near Orlando. Rescue efforts were delayed for over two hours
San Diego landlord finds 60 strangers trashing his remodeled rental
A San Diego landlord found 60 strangers partying in his newly remodeled rental, causing over $3,000 in damage. Police recommend using a Lett
New York's social life now costs over half of an average salary
A new study ranks New York as the most expensive state for social life, with going out costing over half of an average monthly salary. Movie
Miami homebuyers face new hurdles from rising gas and grocery costs
Miami's inflation rate of 3.7% outpaces the national average, driven by surging gas and food prices. These everyday costs are cutting into d
Construction fatalities hit Latino workers hardest as safety gaps persist
Construction remains the deadliest private industry in the US, with 1,034 fatalities in 2024. Latino workers, who make up nearly 29% of the
Gen Z trades homeownership for global adventures
Gen Z is redefining the American Dream, prioritizing travel over homeownership. New data shows a shift toward experiences and flexible livin
Texas trade scholarships offer $1,700 for fast-track job training
Five Texas community colleges are offering $1,700 scholarships for short-term trade training in high-demand fields like healthcare and const
Miami father arrested after children reveal they were starving in locked rooms
A 40-year-old Miami-Dade man was arrested after his two children were found severely malnourished, living in locked rooms with no food. The
Florida divers recover 214 silver coins from 1715 Spanish fleet wreck
A salvage crew recovered 214 silver coins from the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet off Florida's coast. The discovery highlights a hurricane tha
How a Pay Raise Can Quietly Trim Your SNAP Benefits
A small pay raise can lower your SNAP benefits, but it doesn't mean you lose eligibility. The calculation considers household size, expenses
From California wildfires to coastal floods: one woman's climate ordeal
Genevieve Beals left fire-prone Corona for Long Beach, only to face flooding from king tides and El Niño-driven swells. Her story underscore
Living Authentically as LGBTQ Latinos: Beyond the Coming-Out Moment
For LGBTQ Latinos, authenticity is about daily freedom, not just coming out. It means honoring heritage while challenging assumptions. Chose