Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
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
Social Security Payments for May 2026: Who Gets Their Check This Week
Social Security begins its May 2026 payment cycle this Wednesday, May 13, for beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th. Average retired w
7 Midlife Health Signs Latinos Shouldn't Ignore for Better Longevity
Biological aging often starts in midlife with subtle signs like increased belly fat, muscle loss, or mental fog. Recognizing these early war
Arizona Is the Only U.S. State Where Mother's Day Is an Official Holiday
Arizona is the only U.S. state where Mother's Day is a legally mandated official holiday. The 2018 law closes government offices, schools, a
Latinos Hit Record 10.2 Million Homeowners, Driving US Housing Growth in 2025
Latinos now own 10.2 million homes, a record high. They were the only group to add homeowners in 2025, offsetting declines among other demog
California's Latino Workforce Drives Growth but Faces Deep Inequality, UCLA Report Finds
Latinos represent 39% of California's workforce but earn significantly less than non-Latino men. Only 45% of Latino families own homes, and
Medical Debt Nightmare: How Unpaid Bills Crush Credit Scores for Latinos
A single unpaid hospital bill can drop your credit score by up to 120 points, locking you out of loans and cards. Latinos face higher risks