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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

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“I am a survivor; I know there are many forms of violence. I put myself in their shoes.” “I am a survivor; I know there are many forms of violence. I put myself in their shoes.”
Community November 16, 2024

“I am a survivor; I know there are many forms of violence. I put myself in their shoes.”

I suffered and lived through many stories where they tried to kidnap ... more

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“I Want My Daughters to Have a Better Education; We (Latinos) ‘Nos Han Madreado por Generaciones’.” “I Want My Daughters to Have a Better Education; We (Latinos) ‘Nos Han Madreado por Generaciones’.”
Art November 16, 2024

“I Want My Daughters to Have a Better Education; We (Latinos) ‘Nos Han Madreado por Generaciones’.”

"I doubted a lot, walked alone through the streets, painting walls, dirty, ... more

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Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’ Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’
Inspiration February 24, 2025

Hector ‘El Gugu’ Cortez: ‘I want to make a better world, for people to be happier’

  His voice is sweet, clear and determined. He is eight years old, and ... more

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Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change
Community May 6, 2025

Healing Urban Barrios: Planting a Seed of Change

  “You need to let people know that there are resources available, and ... more

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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

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Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd” Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”
Inspiration March 28, 2025

Gema Sandoval: “At Floricanto, Our Work Wasn’t for the Disneyland Crowd”

"Dancing is a total commitment, understanding the basic forms, one frees oneself, ... more

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From Poverty to Powerhouse: How Hugo Ochoa Rebuilt His American Dream From Poverty to Powerhouse: How Hugo Ochoa Rebuilt His American Dream
Community January 21, 2026

From Poverty to Powerhouse: How Hugo Ochoa Rebuilt His American Dream

His mother Nicolasa, Hugo, his father Sinar and his wife Lucila. A few ... more

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From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez
Inspiration August 14, 2025

From Hardship to Empowerment: The Journey of Angelina Cortez

“God spoke to me and told me, ‘This is what you’re going ... more

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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

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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
Art November 18, 2024

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

"I belive artists are essential to a healthy society. Art and artistic ... more

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Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End
Inspiration September 17, 2025

Enrique Rosas: A Believer, a Dreamer — Guided by Faith Until the End

Enrique Rosas still remembers those years in Cocula, Jalisco—years that shaped his ... more