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Day Laborers Form ‘Brigadas de Servicio” to Help Those Affected by Fires Day Laborers Form ‘Brigadas de Servicio” to Help Those Affected by Fires
Immigration January 9, 2025

Day Laborers Form ‘Brigadas de Servicio” to Help Those Affected by Fires

Amid the flood of information about the disaster caused by the fires ... more

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David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.” David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”
Latinos December 9, 2023

David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”

His voice is calm, clear, and filled with wisdom. David R. Hernández ... more

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Daniel Eduvijes Carrera: “I belong here (Cannes). I don’t feel like an imposter” Daniel Eduvijes Carrera: “I belong here (Cannes). I don’t feel like an imposter”
Latinos July 1, 2024

Daniel Eduvijes Carrera: “I belong here (Cannes). I don’t feel like an imposter”

For Daniel Eduvijes Carrera, these weeks have been a roller coaster. His ... more

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Corissa Hernandez: “They Haven’t Defeated Me, it’s Time to Punch Back.” Corissa Hernandez: “They Haven’t Defeated Me, it’s Time to Punch Back.”
Latinos February 26, 2025

Corissa Hernandez: “They Haven’t Defeated Me, it’s Time to Punch Back.”

Her voice breaks. Los Angeles is hurting and it hurts her; she's ... more

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Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site
Latinos June 12, 2023

Contaminated Communities: Urgent Cleanup Call for Exide Plant Site

"Calling for Action: Urgent Cleanup Needed for Contaminated Communities at Former Battery ... more

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Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce
Labor January 9, 2024

Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce

America's labor market is coming off a boil, but one unexpected corner ... more

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Christine Escobar: “If they see a single mother, they think we won’t make it.” Christine Escobar: “If they see a single mother, they think we won’t make it.”
Latinos December 7, 2023

Christine Escobar: “If they see a single mother, they think we won’t make it.”

  Christine Escobar is a warrior. After living a very difficult childhood and ... more

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Child Care: For Many, the Real Work is Only Beginning. Child Care: For Many, the Real Work is Only Beginning.
Family January 27, 2025

Child Care: For Many, the Real Work is Only Beginning.

And that includes L.A. County’s hundreds of child care centers and education ... more

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César Castro: The Sonero Who Has Transformed a Mexican Community César Castro: The Sonero Who Has Transformed a Mexican Community
Latinos August 8, 2024

César Castro: The Sonero Who Has Transformed a Mexican Community

It was during the pandemic that César Castro decided to launch his ... more

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Celia Cruz becomes first Afro-Latina to appear on U.S. quarter Celia Cruz becomes first Afro-Latina to appear on U.S. quarter
Latinos August 14, 2024

Celia Cruz becomes first Afro-Latina to appear on U.S. quarter

Cuban-American singer Celia Cruz, who died in 2003, is the first Afro-Latina ... 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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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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California and Texas had the nation’s largest Latino population in 2022 California and Texas had the nation’s largest Latino population in 2022
Latinos September 24, 2023

California and Texas had the nation’s largest Latino population in 2022

Latinos are the largest racial or ethnic group in California and Texas. ... more

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Breaking Stereotypes: How #Nosabo Kids Challenge Latino Language Norms and Thrive on TikTok Breaking Stereotypes: How #Nosabo Kids Challenge Latino Language Norms and Thrive on TikTok
Latinos September 18, 2023

Breaking Stereotypes: How #Nosabo Kids Challenge Latino Language Norms and Thrive on TikTok

In recent years, the phrase "no sabo," which is the incorrect way ... more

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Brazilians said they are Latino but they are not, according to the census Brazilians said they are Latino but they are not, according to the census
Latinos April 20, 2023

Brazilians said they are Latino but they are not, according to the census

Many Brazilians say they are Latino, but the exact number has long ... more