Category: Latinos
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‘So Many Questions’: Family of OC Man Who Died in ICE Custody Prepares to Sue ‘So Many Questions’: Family of OC Man Who Died in ICE Custody Prepares to Sue
Immigration October 2, 2025

‘So Many Questions’: Family of OC Man Who Died in ICE Custody Prepares to Sue

The family of Ismael Ayala, a 39-year-old immigrant who died earlier this ... more

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End of pandemic… fewer babies End of pandemic… fewer babies
Family April 26, 2024

End of pandemic… fewer babies

The total number of U.S. births dropped in 2023, bringing an end ... more

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Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity:  Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity:  Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership
Latinos October 29, 2022

Latinos from Poverty to Prosperity: Breaking Barriers in Education, Employment, and Homeownership

Even with low percentages of the total population, Latinos have added important ... more

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Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress
Latinos June 16, 2023

Improving Latino Representation: UCLA Study Examines Los Angeles Times’ Progress

A new study by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute found ... more

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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

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Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again” Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again”
Latinos March 27, 2024

Willy Escobar: “It Helped to Hit Rock Bottom to Rise Again”

It was a day when he had hit rock bottom. Willy Escobar ... more

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The taco stand that received a Michelin star: “The secret is the simplicity of our taco.” The taco stand that received a Michelin star: “The secret is the simplicity of our taco.”
Food May 17, 2024

The taco stand that received a Michelin star: “The secret is the simplicity of our taco.”

Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot ... more

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Harris knows only too well the boost the Latino electorate can provide Harris knows only too well the boost the Latino electorate can provide
Latinos August 5, 2024

Harris knows only too well the boost the Latino electorate can provide

In the heat of the first week of her unexpected presidential campaign, ... more

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Deyra Barrera: The dream comes true and the magic of Fernando Valenzuela played its part Deyra Barrera: The dream comes true and the magic of Fernando Valenzuela played its part
Latinos November 28, 2024

Deyra Barrera: The dream comes true and the magic of Fernando Valenzuela played its part

Many were taken back when they played Kendrick Lamar's surprise album GNX ... more

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After immigration raids, families raise money for legal funds in GoFundMe After immigration raids, families raise money for legal funds in GoFundMe
California June 20, 2025

After immigration raids, families raise money for legal funds in GoFundMe

After another wave of immigration raids rattled Los Angeles on Thursday, June ... more

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Viola Davis Praises Sheinbaum for Supporting Texas “After So Much Hate” Viola Davis Praises Sheinbaum for Supporting Texas “After So Much Hate”
Immigration July 9, 2025

Viola Davis Praises Sheinbaum for Supporting Texas “After So Much Hate”

Viola Davis, the Oscar-winning American actress and human rights activist, recognized Mexican ... more

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A Splash of Hope: 200-Foot Mural Breathes Color and Life Into Border Wall A Splash of Hope: 200-Foot Mural Breathes Color and Life Into Border Wall
Latinos July 25, 2025

A Splash of Hope: 200-Foot Mural Breathes Color and Life Into Border Wall

A massive, colorful mural depicting an eagle and a condor has been ... more

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ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting
Immigration August 22, 2025

ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting

With record-breaking temperatures these days, there's one group of people who can't ... more

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Inside ICE Detention Centers: Why People Are Losing Hope Inside ICE Detention Centers: Why People Are Losing Hope
Immigration September 17, 2025

Inside ICE Detention Centers: Why People Are Losing Hope

Since January, the Trump administration has been pursuing its promised campaign to ... more

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US Latinos Hit New Population and Labor Force Records US Latinos Hit New Population and Labor Force Records
Latinos October 9, 2025

US Latinos Hit New Population and Labor Force Records

Key takeaways: The total U.S. Latino population in the United States is estimated ... more

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The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members
Latinos March 1, 2023

The US Congress has a wide network of immigrants: 81 members

Immigrants and children of immigrants account for at least 15% of the ... more

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Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years
Latinos June 29, 2023

Thriving: Latino Population Soars 80 Percent in Explosive Growth in Recent Years

The country's Pacific Islander, Asian and Latino populations saw the biggest percentage ... more

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22% of Mexican restaurants in the US are in California 22% of Mexican restaurants in the US are in California
Latinos January 12, 2024

22% of Mexican restaurants in the US are in California

22% of Mexican restaurants in the US are in California. Mexican culture ... more

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More than half of foreign-born people in U.S. live in 4 states, and half are from Latin America More than half of foreign-born people in U.S. live in 4 states, and half are from Latin America
Latinos April 10, 2024

More than half of foreign-born people in U.S. live in 4 states, and half are from Latin America

More than half of the foreign-born population in the United States lives ... more