Identity & Community
Afro-Latino, Queer, Latina voices and the conversations remaking our sense of self.
Texas deputy fired over jail selfies with inmates
Karla Beltran, 18, lost her job at the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office after photos surfaced of her posing with inmates. The images, including
Huntington Beach closes two miles of coast after white shark sighting
A foilboard surfer spotted a 10-foot white shark circling 90 yards off Huntington Beach, prompting a two-mile closure. Officials deployed dr
Latino stars on mixed heritage, identity, and the fight for authentic representation
Latino celebrities are redefining what it means to be bicultural in the spotlight. From Rachel Zegler to Cardi B, they share the challenges
Iced Coffee at Job Interviews: Gen Z vs. Traditional Recruiters
Gen Z candidates defend bringing iced coffee to interviews as a sign of authenticity, while recruiters warn it may hurt their chances. The d
Los Angeles Metro's new wave of riders is making public transit cool again
A growing movement of Angelenos is trading car keys for bus passes, and the Metro is seeing a ridership boost. Creators like Hot Girl Transi
Puerto Rico nurses trade hospital shifts for their own businesses
Nurses in Puerto Rico are leaving hospital jobs to start their own businesses, seeking financial stability beyond low salaries. Community wo
Danny Lopez crafts luxury scents that carry Latino identity and pride
Danny Lopez is redefining luxury perfumery by creating fragrances that capture Latino identity and pride. His collaborations with artists li
Jeff Bezos credits his success to a Cuban father who arrived in Miami alone
Jeff Bezos's adoptive father, Miguel Bezos, arrived in Miami alone at 16, fleeing Cuba. His resilience and hard work became the foundation o
Doral man escapes armed kidnapping during Facebook Marketplace deal
A routine phone sale in Doral turned into an armed kidnapping. The victim escaped by throwing a bag of cash out the window. Two suspects are
From a TV trade to a Florida dream: How one family turned cheap land into a new life
A New York family traded a 55-inch TV for two rural acres, built a 2,500-square-foot home for just $40,000, and sold it for $290,000. The pr
How poop-sniffing dogs are helping save California's mountain lions
In the Mojave Desert, rescue dogs are helping scientists collect mountain lion scat to study genetic isolation. The data could shape new wil
Wynwood's new university campus sparks a costly dilemma for Miami
Ken Griffin's $3B gift will build a Carnegie Mellon campus in Wynwood, but the project intensifies gentrification fears. With rents already