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Raquel Zamora: Where Roots Run Deep and Dreams Grow Tall Raquel Zamora: Where Roots Run Deep and Dreams Grow Tall
Inspiration February 12, 2026

Raquel Zamora: Where Roots Run Deep and Dreams Grow Tall

  “I always wanted my grandfather ('El Chato' Zamora) to attend my graduation, ... more

10 mins read
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When Love Becomes a Luxury: A Flower Shop’s Fight to Stay Open When Love Becomes a Luxury: A Flower Shop’s Fight to Stay Open
Inspiration February 4, 2026

When Love Becomes a Luxury: A Flower Shop’s Fight to Stay Open

In El Monte, a longtime florist says immigration raids and economic fear ... more

4 mins read
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After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community
Inspiration February 4, 2026

After Loss, Resilience: Marcela Luevanos and the Power of Community

  Some chains offer the same services I do, but coming to ... more

5 mins read
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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

9 mins read
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Skid Row’s Forgotten Dogs—and the Activist Who Refuses to Look Away Skid Row’s Forgotten Dogs—and the Activist Who Refuses to Look Away
Cover Story January 15, 2026

Skid Row’s Forgotten Dogs—and the Activist Who Refuses to Look Away

The Roadmap Writers founder has spent a decade rescuing abused dogs in ... more

6 mins read
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No Fear, No Defeat: Two Immigrant Brothers Building a Future One Burrito at a Time No Fear, No Defeat: Two Immigrant Brothers Building a Future One Burrito at a Time
Business January 12, 2026

No Fear, No Defeat: Two Immigrant Brothers Building a Future One Burrito at a Time

At 5:20 a.m., Efraín and Ulises have already set up their small ... more

3 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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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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‘Even the Trash Cans Are Clean — Food Is Sacred Now’: Mayra Tod on a Crisis Worse Than the Pandemic ‘Even the Trash Cans Are Clean — Food Is Sacred Now’: Mayra Tod on a Crisis Worse Than the Pandemic
Inspiration October 29, 2025

‘Even the Trash Cans Are Clean — Food Is Sacred Now’: Mayra Tod on a Crisis Worse Than the Pandemic

Mujeres de Hoy: They cook, sell food, hold raffles, and all of ... more

5 mins read
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Birriería Jalisco: “It’s a Love Story — The Story of a Man Who Never Lost Hope” Birriería Jalisco: “It’s a Love Story — The Story of a Man Who Never Lost Hope”
Inspiration October 28, 2025

Birriería Jalisco: “It’s a Love Story — The Story of a Man Who Never Lost Hope”

Luz recounts that her father was walking one day when he saw ... more

6 mins read
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Noel García’s Journey: Hard Work, Heritage, and the Making of Santo Fish Restaurant Noel García’s Journey: Hard Work, Heritage, and the Making of Santo Fish Restaurant
Business October 21, 2025

Noel García’s Journey: Hard Work, Heritage, and the Making of Santo Fish Restaurant

"Since I was seven, I started helping — sweeping, mopping, cutting chiles, ... more

5 mins read
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Óscar Gómez: “I Don’t Create Products, I Create Memories and Lifelong Moments” Óscar Gómez: “I Don’t Create Products, I Create Memories and Lifelong Moments”
Inspiration October 9, 2025

Óscar Gómez: “I Don’t Create Products, I Create Memories and Lifelong Moments”

Óscar Gómez is not your typical baker. He is an artist—not just ... more

6 mins read
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Vanny Arias (NELA Food Distribution): ‘This Work Leaves No Room for Surrender — If I Fall, My Children and These Families Fall With Me.’ Vanny Arias (NELA Food Distribution): ‘This Work Leaves No Room for Surrender — If I Fall, My Children and These Families Fall With Me.’
Inspiration October 2, 2025

Vanny Arias (NELA Food Distribution): ‘This Work Leaves No Room for Surrender — If I Fall, My Children and These Families Fall With Me.’

My boss has been great—he’s American, and he cares about what’s happening ... more

6 mins read
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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

6 mins read
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Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others” Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others”
Inspiration September 12, 2025

Laura Stopani: “If I’m Blessed, I Must Bless Others”

“I really care about people and the community. I see people who ... more

6 mins read
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Lucía Betancourt: ‘I Wish We Could All Walk Together, Hand in Hand’ Lucía Betancourt: ‘I Wish We Could All Walk Together, Hand in Hand’
Inspiration September 9, 2025

Lucía Betancourt: ‘I Wish We Could All Walk Together, Hand in Hand’

“I’m an independent woman. I’m happy with where I am. I have ... more

8 mins read
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‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice ‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice
Inspiration September 8, 2025

‘I Can’t Be a Coward’: TikToker Kevin Ledezma Turns ICE Raids Into a Personal Battle for Justice

With his team, Las Aguilitas. 'All for one and one for all.' ... more

8 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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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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David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.” David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.”
Community August 27, 2025

David Sánchez: “Money is a Tool, There’s no Need to Fear It.”

"If a business is meant for me, it will be. If it’s ... more

4 mins read
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