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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 1,687 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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Ricky Garay: “The happiest moment is when I ask my daughter, ‘What music do you want to listen to?’ and she says, ‘Daddy’s music.'” Ricky Garay: “The happiest moment is when I ask my daughter, ‘What music do you want to listen to?’ and she says, ‘Daddy’s music.'”
Entertainment July 13, 2024

Ricky Garay: “The happiest moment is when I ask my daughter, ‘What music do you want to listen to?’ and she says, ‘Daddy’s music.'”

Ricky Garay had a dazzling mentor by his side. His father, Joaquín ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Cristian Urbina: “I’m just starting. I had a dream, and you have to make dreams happen.”” Cristian Urbina: “I’m just starting. I had a dream, and you have to make dreams happen.””
Art July 14, 2024

Cristian Urbina: “I’m just starting. I had a dream, and you have to make dreams happen.””

It was a King Kong movie, among others. This young man originally ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Eric Flores: “As a Young Man, I Always Questioned My Sense of Belonging; Solitude Was My Teacher” Eric Flores: “As a Young Man, I Always Questioned My Sense of Belonging; Solitude Was My Teacher”
Art July 14, 2024

Eric Flores: “As a Young Man, I Always Questioned My Sense of Belonging; Solitude Was My Teacher”

Since childhood, Eric Flores performed for his family in the living room; ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Héctor Quiroga: “An immigration lawyer needs to have emotional balance.” Héctor Quiroga: “An immigration lawyer needs to have emotional balance.”
Immigration July 16, 2024

Héctor Quiroga: “An immigration lawyer needs to have emotional balance.”

For this immigration lawyer, the country is going through a delicate moment. "Donald ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Corissa Hernández: “Many think that sharing financial education is ‘how fancy they are’ when it is a right of our community.” Corissa Hernández: “Many think that sharing financial education is ‘how fancy they are’ when it is a right of our community.”
Latinos July 17, 2024

Corissa Hernández: “Many think that sharing financial education is ‘how fancy they are’ when it is a right of our community.”

Corissa Hernández is a woman committed to her community, not just words ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Angie M. Jiménez: The woman who sings, runs and fights against injustice Angie M. Jiménez: The woman who sings, runs and fights against injustice
Politics July 18, 2024

Angie M. Jiménez: The woman who sings, runs and fights against injustice

It was the saddest day of her life. On February 2, 2019, Angie ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Stephanie Salas: “I Want Others to Find Their Light” Stephanie Salas: “I Want Others to Find Their Light”
Latinos July 22, 2024

Stephanie Salas: “I Want Others to Find Their Light”

Stephanie Salas is a warrior. She always has been. Since she was seven ... more

4 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Armando Vázquez-Ramos: El Profe, a staunch defender of immigrants and tireless fighter for the ‘Dreamers’, dies Armando Vázquez-Ramos: El Profe, a staunch defender of immigrants and tireless fighter for the ‘Dreamers’, dies
DACA August 16, 2024

Armando Vázquez-Ramos: El Profe, a staunch defender of immigrants and tireless fighter for the ‘Dreamers’, dies

By Gonzalo Santos Armando Vázquez-Ramos was born in Mexico City on August 10th, ... more

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Three presidents, Latino influencers, and others will be speaking at the Democratic Convention Three presidents, Latino influencers, and others will be speaking at the Democratic Convention
Politics August 19, 2024

Three presidents, Latino influencers, and others will be speaking at the Democratic Convention

  The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off Monday as Vice ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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‘Tía Tatis’ will assume the leadership of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad ‘Tía Tatis’ will assume the leadership of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad
Immigration August 21, 2024

‘Tía Tatis’ will assume the leadership of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad

For the first time in several years, an experienced and prestigious politician ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Another Vision, Another Way of Seeing the World: How a Mexican Company Seeks to Show Young People There’s a World Beyond Peso Pluma Another Vision, Another Way of Seeing the World: How a Mexican Company Seeks to Show Young People There’s a World Beyond Peso Pluma
Culture September 9, 2024

Another Vision, Another Way of Seeing the World: How a Mexican Company Seeks to Show Young People There’s a World Beyond Peso Pluma

They are young, in their twenties, with a proposal no one would ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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A World of Letters: LéaLA Arrives in The City A World of Letters: LéaLA Arrives in The City
LA September 9, 2024

A World of Letters: LéaLA Arrives in The City

Reading has been a way of communicating among people since the beginnings ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Novel Predictor of Prediabetes in Latino Youth Identified in New USC Study Novel Predictor of Prediabetes in Latino Youth Identified in New USC Study
Health September 11, 2024

Novel Predictor of Prediabetes in Latino Youth Identified in New USC Study

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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Marisol Schulz: “The important thing is not to fear reading, from wherever it may be. So many worlds, so many realities are discovered” Marisol Schulz: “The important thing is not to fear reading, from wherever it may be. So many worlds, so many realities are discovered”
Art September 18, 2024

Marisol Schulz: “The important thing is not to fear reading, from wherever it may be. So many worlds, so many realities are discovered”

Marisol Schulz Manaut has always been a precocious and voracious reader. Her ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Los Olvidados: They are young, they are brilliant, they contribute to this society, yet politicians keep ignoring them. They are the ‘Dreamers.’ Los Olvidados: They are young, they are brilliant, they contribute to this society, yet politicians keep ignoring them. They are the ‘Dreamers.’
Immigration September 30, 2024

Los Olvidados: They are young, they are brilliant, they contribute to this society, yet politicians keep ignoring them. They are the ‘Dreamers.’

Is this a joke? Many of these hundreds of thousands of undocumented ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Jeffry: “What would I say to Newsom? I’d say, ‘Why am I not enough? Why can’t I fulfill my dreams? You’ve betrayed us.’” Jeffry: “What would I say to Newsom? I’d say, ‘Why am I not enough? Why can’t I fulfill my dreams? You’ve betrayed us.’”
DACA October 1, 2024

Jeffry: “What would I say to Newsom? I’d say, ‘Why am I not enough? Why can’t I fulfill my dreams? You’ve betrayed us.’”

It was Sunday, September 22nd. It seemed like a good day. Jeffry ... more

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Jazmin Alejandra Serrano: “My faith is not with politicians or organizations. They do not have my respect. My faith is in the people.” Jazmin Alejandra Serrano: “My faith is not with politicians or organizations. They do not have my respect. My faith is in the people.”
DACA October 2, 2024

Jazmin Alejandra Serrano: “My faith is not with politicians or organizations. They do not have my respect. My faith is in the people.”

  Jazmin Alejandra Serrano attended middle school in Santa Ana. Since childhood, she ... more

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Vanesa Cruz Granados: “The UC system can address the issue of jobs for undocumented students. They need to be held accountable and recognize who we are.” Vanesa Cruz Granados: “The UC system can address the issue of jobs for undocumented students. They need to be held accountable and recognize who we are.”
DACA October 3, 2024

Vanesa Cruz Granados: “The UC system can address the issue of jobs for undocumented students. They need to be held accountable and recognize who we are.”

Vanesa Cruz Granados crossed the border at three years old. Her parents ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Silvia Rodríguez: “This is not the American Dream. I graduated and can’t work despite all my effort.” Silvia Rodríguez: “This is not the American Dream. I graduated and can’t work despite all my effort.”
DACA October 4, 2024

Silvia Rodríguez: “This is not the American Dream. I graduated and can’t work despite all my effort.”

Silvia Rodriguez's family packed a few things, left their homeland, Guadalajara, Mexico, ... more

7 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Leo Rodriguez: “I Have DACA, But That Can Change Anytime. We Don’t Need Cowardly Democrats.” Leo Rodriguez: “I Have DACA, But That Can Change Anytime. We Don’t Need Cowardly Democrats.”
DACA October 7, 2024

Leo Rodriguez: “I Have DACA, But That Can Change Anytime. We Don’t Need Cowardly Democrats.”

Leo Rodriguez was around 11 or 12 when his father looked at ... more

9 mins read
Reynaldo Mena

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