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Immigration 183 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 604 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 546 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 512 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 492 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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David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.” David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”
Latinos December 9, 2023

David R. Hernández: “We are just getting started, we are going to change our community.”

His voice is calm, clear, and filled with wisdom. David R. Hernández ... more

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Reynaldo Mena
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“You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.” “You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.”
Latinos December 8, 2023

“You are my ‘mamá chingona’; I feel proud of you. I want to be like you but without experiencing the abuse you went through.”

  "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Georgina Hernández ... more

6 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition
Latinos December 7, 2023

SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition

The much-anticipated Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Cultural Center has moved $8 million ... more

5 mins read
Francisco Castro
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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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“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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“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 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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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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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
376
“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
661
Ortega Brothers: “We grow together, I am hopeful for the future.” Ortega Brothers: “We grow together, I am hopeful for the future.”
US 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
497
Terri Cortez: “We Must Awaken the Dream in the Community” Terri Cortez: “We Must Awaken the Dream in the Community”
US 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
478
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
3,513
SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles
Culture November 25, 2023

SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles

  Twelve years after he was first sworn in to the California State ... more

5 mins read
Francisco Castro
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TOY DRIVE-Together, we can make a child’s holiday brighter TOY DRIVE-Together, we can make a child’s holiday brighter
Community November 21, 2023

TOY DRIVE-Together, we can make a child’s holiday brighter

LATINAFest is excited to partner with Amanecer Community Counseling Services - an ... more

1 min read
Parriva
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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
524
‘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
431
Surprisingly, gas prices continue to fall Surprisingly, gas prices continue to fall
Economy November 1, 2023

Surprisingly, gas prices continue to fall

The average price of a gallon of regular gas dropped across the ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
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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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Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project
LA October 30, 2023

Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project

The estimated cost of the cable car project that would transport people ... more

3 mins read
Francisco Castro

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