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Hard Work, Heart, and No Fear: The Inspiring Story of Salvadoran Entrepreneur Elizabeth Mendoza Hard Work, Heart, and No Fear: The Inspiring Story of Salvadoran Entrepreneur Elizabeth Mendoza
Inspiration March 11, 2026

Hard Work, Heart, and No Fear: The Inspiring Story of Salvadoran Entrepreneur Elizabeth Mendoza

The story of Elizabeth Mendoza, La Ceiba restaurant owner, reflects the perseverance ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
1,442
Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.” Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.”
Community November 16, 2024

Delia Flores: “I have always known God; I have faith that He will help me.”

Originally from Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, Flores endured a childhood that no one ... more

4 mins read
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José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.” José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.”
Community November 4, 2024

José ‘Hoozay’ Velasquez: “Many denied us, and now we are living the Salvi Renaissance; we are rediscovering ourselves.”

For José “Hoozay” Velasquez, comedy has become his profession, his job, and ... more

7 mins read
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Carlos Martínez: “It is an Honor to be Mexican, We Must Shout It From the Rooftops — We’re Going to be Okay.” Carlos Martínez: “It is an Honor to be Mexican, We Must Shout It From the Rooftops — We’re Going to be Okay.”
Inspiration August 28, 2025

Carlos Martínez: “It is an Honor to be Mexican, We Must Shout It From the Rooftops — We’re Going to be Okay.”

EN ESPAÑOL “We want people to have fun during those two or three ... more

5 mins read
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Los Angeles Forgot About South Central. Josue Calderón Didn’t — He Stayed and Fought Los Angeles Forgot About South Central. Josue Calderón Didn’t — He Stayed and Fought
Business August 13, 2026

Los Angeles Forgot About South Central. Josue Calderón Didn’t — He Stayed and Fought

After losing his business during the pandemic, South Central entrepreneur Josue Calderón ... more

5 mins read
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“My job is to open women’s eyes, those who are victims of domestic violence.” “My job is to open women’s eyes, those who are victims of domestic violence.”
Community January 3, 2025

“My job is to open women’s eyes, those who are victims of domestic violence.”

She thinks that domestic violence can be addictive. <p> </p><br> more

4 mins read
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1,257
Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.” Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.”
Business April 10, 2025

Fermín Morales: “I thank God for everything, He has helped me move forward.”

Little Fermín always had the spirit of an entrepreneur. His parents were ... more

4 mins read
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The Woman of the Clouds: “My Story Needed to Be Different,” Says Zapotec Travel by Lily’s Founder The Woman of the Clouds: “My Story Needed to Be Different,” Says Zapotec Travel by Lily’s Founder
Community November 26, 2025

The Woman of the Clouds: “My Story Needed to Be Different,” Says Zapotec Travel by Lily’s Founder

One day, amid the vast sea of information on social media, a ... more

9 mins read
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“I had to make changes, help in the community, dependence fosters abuse” “I had to make changes, help in the community, dependence fosters abuse”
Community November 16, 2024

“I had to make changes, help in the community, dependence fosters abuse”

Rarely as a journalist has a woman's story impacted me so much ... more

5 mins read
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1,198
Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.” Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.”
Community June 3, 2025

Joaquín López: “You Have to Get Along with ‘La Plebada’. I Don’t See Anything I’ve Done as Mine. God Put Me in Charge, But I Don’t Feel Like I Have Some Status.”

“I think it’s time to harvest some of the crops. I always ... more

10 mins read
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Martha Jiménez: The Community That Saved Her — and the Woman Who Serves It Martha Jiménez: The Community That Saved Her — and the Woman Who Serves It
Community March 15, 2026

Martha Jiménez: The Community That Saved Her — and the Woman Who Serves It

(Martha and Alfredo, a love story. Forty-seven years of love, patience, and ... more

9 mins read
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Mabel Velazquez: “They’ve spent a lifetime telling us how we should be; Latinidad is an experience, I don’t have to pretend to be Latina.” Mabel Velazquez: “They’ve spent a lifetime telling us how we should be; Latinidad is an experience, I don’t have to pretend to be Latina.”
Community November 16, 2024

Mabel Velazquez: “They’ve spent a lifetime telling us how we should be; Latinidad is an experience, I don’t have to pretend to be Latina.”

"They've spent a lifetime telling us how we should be; Latinidad is ... more

4 mins read
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César ‘Jarochelo’ Castro: “I embrace being an entrepreneur, I need to grow and leave shyness behind” César ‘Jarochelo’ Castro: “I embrace being an entrepreneur, I need to grow and leave shyness behind”
Community November 19, 2024

César ‘Jarochelo’ Castro: “I embrace being an entrepreneur, I need to grow and leave shyness behind”

The path he has taken over the years has been full of ... more

5 mins read
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Korina López: ‘All we can do is Hold on to God’s Hand. Healing is Possible, Everything can be Overcome.’ Korina López: ‘All we can do is Hold on to God’s Hand. Healing is Possible, Everything can be Overcome.’
Inspiration September 2, 2025

Korina López: ‘All we can do is Hold on to God’s Hand. Healing is Possible, Everything can be Overcome.’

'Poverty became my wealth. I spent the best years of my life ... more

5 mins read
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Adela Barajas Has Spent a Lifetime Seeing What Others Look Away From Adela Barajas Has Spent a Lifetime Seeing What Others Look Away From
Inspiration August 18, 2026

Adela Barajas Has Spent a Lifetime Seeing What Others Look Away From

“Our community has been hit very hard. Resources don't reach us in ... more

10 mins read
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Juan Escobedo: “A good filmmaker leaves you thinking after you watch a movie.” Juan Escobedo: “A good filmmaker leaves you thinking after you watch a movie.”
Community October 17, 2023

Juan Escobedo: “A good filmmaker leaves you thinking after you watch a movie.”

Juan Escobedo has experienced the same challenges as many aspiring persons trying ... more

4 mins read
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1,448
“I’m heartbroken about Boyle Heights, the Struggle Left by the Pandemic.” Corissa Hernandez “I’m heartbroken about Boyle Heights, the Struggle Left by the Pandemic.” Corissa Hernandez
Community November 18, 2024

“I’m heartbroken about Boyle Heights, the Struggle Left by the Pandemic.” Corissa Hernandez

"My father always told me, it's not about what you have but ... more

6 mins read
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Farah Delcid: ‘Autism is a Difference, Not a Disability’… And She has Proven That Through Her Son’s Success Farah Delcid: ‘Autism is a Difference, Not a Disability’… And She has Proven That Through Her Son’s Success
Community April 21, 2025

Farah Delcid: ‘Autism is a Difference, Not a Disability’… And She has Proven That Through Her Son’s Success

    Farah Delcid is not someone who gives up easily. She is a ... more

5 mins read
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El Puestesito de Aniella y Amelio: A Cultural Spark for Latino Empowerment El Puestesito de Aniella y Amelio: A Cultural Spark for Latino Empowerment
Community December 12, 2025

El Puestesito de Aniella y Amelio: A Cultural Spark for Latino Empowerment

After an ICE arrest and wrongful detention, Job Garcia turned trauma into ... more

5 mins read
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Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.” Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.”
Entertainment November 18, 2024

Alex Alpharaoh: “We need to change the narrative of those who want to colonize us.”

The story of William Shakespeare was adapted by Alpharaoh to portray the ... more

4 mins read
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Naturalized Salvadoran in California Returned to El Salvador and Was Detained Over His Tattoos
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Less Than One Month Left to Register to Vote in California: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities

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