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Franky Carrillo Jr: “It’s time to bring justice to the community and change California” Franky Carrillo Jr: “It’s time to bring justice to the community and change California”
Latinos June 26, 2024

Franky Carrillo Jr: “It’s time to bring justice to the community and change California”

If there’s one thing Franky Carrillo Jr. has, it’s hope, a desire ... more

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1 in 10 eligible voters in the U.S. are naturalized citizens 1 in 10 eligible voters in the U.S. are naturalized citizens
Latinos September 20, 2024

1 in 10 eligible voters in the U.S. are naturalized citizens

More immigrants than ever before call the United States home. Many of ... more

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Transforming American Fatherhood: 5 Strong Facts How Dads Redefine Parenthood and Personal Identity Transforming American Fatherhood: 5 Strong Facts How Dads Redefine Parenthood and Personal Identity
Family June 16, 2023

Transforming American Fatherhood: 5 Strong Facts How Dads Redefine Parenthood and Personal Identity

American fatherhood looks different than it did decades ago. Today's dads spend ... more

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Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants
Food May 14, 2023

Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants

The go-to favorite cuisine of Americans used to be Italian, but increasingly ... more

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16.8% of Latinos — 10 million — nationally lived in poverty in 2022 16.8% of Latinos — 10 million — nationally lived in poverty in 2022
Latinos September 28, 2023

16.8% of Latinos — 10 million — nationally lived in poverty in 2022

The percentage of U.S. Latinos living in poverty has dropped significantly in ... more

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Ary Amaya is 27 acres into an Indigenous-led reforestation of L.A. She’s far from done Ary Amaya is 27 acres into an Indigenous-led reforestation of L.A. She’s far from done
Latinos May 14, 2024

Ary Amaya is 27 acres into an Indigenous-led reforestation of L.A. She’s far from done

Ary Amaya barely squints as she stands awash in the midmorning glare, ... more

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Selena’s enduring legacy as a music icon is evident in her posthumous Medal of Arts Selena’s enduring legacy as a music icon is evident in her posthumous Medal of Arts
Entertainment October 23, 2024

Selena’s enduring legacy as a music icon is evident in her posthumous Medal of Arts

If the "Queen of Tejano" musician Selena Quintanilla Perez — simply known ... more

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The Latino community registers a substantial increase in homelessness The Latino community registers a substantial increase in homelessness
Latinos December 3, 2022

The Latino community registers a substantial increase in homelessness

The first statewide snapshot of California's homelessness crisis since the pandemic hit ... more

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Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities
Latinos December 11, 2023

Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities

By Francisco Castro The current Senior Program Director at Community Partners advocates and ... more

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Latinx Defendants, False Convictions, and the Difficult Road to Exoneration Latinx Defendants, False Convictions, and the Difficult Road to Exoneration
Latinos April 3, 2024

Latinx Defendants, False Convictions, and the Difficult Road to Exoneration

The Latinx population is exposed to various dangers: discrimination, lack of job ... more

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California has the highest percentage of Latino students (59%) in intensely segregated schools California has the highest percentage of Latino students (59%) in intensely segregated schools
Latinos May 28, 2024

California has the highest percentage of Latino students (59%) in intensely segregated schools

The share of Latino students attending intensely segregated schools has skyrocketed over ... more

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A Latino Reset: New poll places Harris as the favorite of the Latino voters A Latino Reset: New poll places Harris as the favorite of the Latino voters
Latinos August 15, 2024

A Latino Reset: New poll places Harris as the favorite of the Latino voters

The very early polling on a Harris-Trump election suggests a reset in ... more

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California Wildfires Devastate Working-Class Families, Destroying Homes and Livelihoods California Wildfires Devastate Working-Class Families, Destroying Homes and Livelihoods
Latinos January 17, 2025

California Wildfires Devastate Working-Class Families, Destroying Homes and Livelihoods

Along with mansions and wealthy enclaves, California’s still raging wildfires have charred ... more

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Hispanic Catholics are the majority in the Southwest Hispanic Catholics are the majority in the Southwest
Latinos March 31, 2023

Hispanic Catholics are the majority in the Southwest

Hispanic Catholics in 2022 accounted for the largest percentage of people who ... more

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Latinos speak more English; there are fewer immigrants and more citizens Latinos speak more English; there are fewer immigrants and more citizens
Latinos August 17, 2023

Latinos speak more English; there are fewer immigrants and more citizens

In 2022, there were 63.7 million Latinos living in the United States. ... more

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Luz Films is born to produce Latin films Luz Films is born to produce Latin films
Latinos January 26, 2024

Luz Films is born to produce Latin films

Sergio Lira, Lynette Coll and Cristobal Güell are launching Luz Films, a ... more

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A journey of love and hope for the community A journey of love and hope for the community
Latinos April 18, 2024

A journey of love and hope for the community

It all began as a coincidence, perhaps dictated by destiny. One day, a ... more