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Immigration 1,796 views 1 min read

DHS Requires Undocumented Immigrants to Register or Face Penalties – What You Need to Know

The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring undocumented immigrants to register their personal information in a federal database. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that individuals aged ... more

Written by Parriva — February 26, 2025
Education 1,695 views 6 mins read

Kids in LAUSD: Burden with the Pandemic, Epic Mental Health, Underperformance in Reading and Math

Why Should Latinos Care? Latinos represent the majority of students in LAUSD. The student body at the schools served by Los Angeles Unified School District is 10.5% White, 7.6% Black, 5.9% ... more

Written by Reynaldo Mena — June 26, 2023
Mental Health 1,686 views 3 mins read

8 Tips for Parents and Teens on Social Media Use

TIPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE — Reach out for help: If you or someone you know is being negatively affected by social media, reach out to a trusted friend or adult for ... more

Written by Parriva — May 23, 2023
Education 1,538 views 1 min read

Legal fight over student debt a prelude to political battle

Facing the possibility that the Supreme Court will reject President Joe Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness, the White House is aiming to turn the political heat toward Republicans while ... more

Written by Reynaldo Mena — March 2, 2023
Mental Health 1,465 views 2 mins read

Survey reveals high concern of citizens for their mental health

The majority of Americans surveyed in the new Axios-Ipsos American Health Index say businesses and the government don't make citizens' health and well-being a priority. Mental health is a top concern ... more

Written by Reynaldo Mena — February 27, 2023
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“The Ballad of Tita and the Machines,” a tribute to the valor of agricultural workers and a critique of technology “The Ballad of Tita and the Machines,” a tribute to the valor of agricultural workers and a critique of technology
Entertainment October 26, 2023

“The Ballad of Tita and the Machines,” a tribute to the valor of agricultural workers and a critique of technology

"Qué saben esas máquinas de lo que puedo hacer?" wonders Tita, the ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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The US v. Zuckenberg: How Meta Affects Children’s Mental Health The US v. Zuckenberg: How Meta Affects Children’s Mental Health
Mental Health October 27, 2023

The US v. Zuckenberg: How Meta Affects Children’s Mental Health

The legal crusade against Meta went one step further this week. The attorneys ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes
Entertainment October 27, 2023

El Paisa: “Ay’mijo, I think you’re finally trying to tell me something.” Daniel Eduvijes

"Ah! Do you know about the world of vaqueros?," Daniel Eduvijes Carrera ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response
USA October 27, 2023

Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response

Survivors of the Category 5 hurricane Otis that killed at least 27 ... more

1 min read
Reynaldo Mena
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Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year
USA October 27, 2023

Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year

About 2 in 3 Americans say their household expenses have risen over ... more

1 min read
Reynaldo Mena
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Levanten el telón! The best of Latin cinema is being showcased in East LA. Levanten el telón! The best of Latin cinema is being showcased in East LA.
Entertainment October 28, 2023

Levanten el telón! The best of Latin cinema is being showcased in East LA.

Los Angeles.—The 2023 East LA Film Festival will take place on Saturday, ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up, the important thing is to stay united.” “Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up, the important thing is to stay united.”
Entertainment October 28, 2023

“Así es la vida… everything is part of the experience of growing up, the important thing is to stay united.”

The image of the Ortega brothers contrasts with the experience of seeing ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Northgate Supermarket begins another culinary offer Northgate Supermarket begins another culinary offer
Latinos November 1, 2023

Northgate Supermarket begins another culinary offer

The family behind Northgate Markets, one of the largest Latino grocery stores ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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‘Coco’ a way of seeing the other and still vibrant reality ‘Coco’ a way of seeing the other and still vibrant reality
Latinos November 3, 2023

‘Coco’ a way of seeing the other and still vibrant reality

But films like "Coco" by Disney Pixar have put death as the ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Is coffee nutritious or harmful? Is coffee nutritious or harmful?
Health November 3, 2023

Is coffee nutritious or harmful?

For many people, enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee first thing ... more

1 min read
Reynaldo Mena
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Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.” Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.”
Entertainment November 28, 2023

Andres Prieto: “I do it for my children, so they don’t experience what I went through.”

By Reynaldo Mena: Life has not been easy for Andres Prieto. Many years ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Terri Cortez: “We Must Awaken the Dream in the Community” Terri Cortez: “We Must Awaken the Dream in the Community”
Politics November 29, 2023

Terri Cortez: “We Must Awaken the Dream in the Community”

Terri Cortez is one of the most dedicated media voices in the ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Ortega Brothers: “We grow together, I am hopeful for the future.” Ortega Brothers: “We grow together, I am hopeful for the future.”
Politics November 30, 2023

Ortega Brothers: “We grow together, I am hopeful for the future.”

  George and Ricardo, an intimidating couple at first sight, but the Ortega ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.” “He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”
Immigration December 1, 2023

“He appeared out of nowhere, and the community rallied around him.”

The world of cinema is not only about imagination, creating, or structuring ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Moka Laguna: “The community can always count on us; we come from the struggle, from the bottom” Moka Laguna: “The community can always count on us; we come from the struggle, from the bottom”
Culture December 2, 2023

Moka Laguna: “The community can always count on us; we come from the struggle, from the bottom”

Moka Laguna is one of the most beloved influencers in the community, ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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.”
Latinos December 2, 2023

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

What more can we write about Alex? His candor, sincerity, his love story, ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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”
Latinos December 4, 2023

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

Yadira Gudino, the health promoter at East Los Angeles Women's Center, born ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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“We need art; there are many distractions in the community.” “We need art; there are many distractions in the community.”
Art December 5, 2023

“We need art; there are many distractions in the community.”

At the age of five, Héctor "Tetris" Arias crossed the border by ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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 December 6, 2023

“I want my daughters to have a better education; we (Latinos) ‘nos han madreado por generaciones’.”

Héctor "Tetris" Arias, an accomplished artist, is also an activist who defends ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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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

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena

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Deaths in Immigration Detention Surge to 22-Year High, Doctors Warn
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