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Celia Cruz becomes first Afro-Latina to appear on U.S. quarter Celia Cruz becomes first Afro-Latina to appear on U.S. quarter
Latinos August 14, 2024

Celia Cruz becomes first Afro-Latina to appear on U.S. quarter

Cuban-American singer Celia Cruz, who died in 2003, is the first Afro-Latina ... more

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‘We took to the streets because our parents have lived in the shadows their entire lives’ ‘We took to the streets because our parents have lived in the shadows their entire lives’
Immigration June 9, 2025

‘We took to the streets because our parents have lived in the shadows their entire lives’

Everyone in Los Angeles wants to speak out against what is happening. The ... more

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Jaime Jarrín: “It wouldn’t surprise me to have someone come to my door and ask for my papers” Jaime Jarrín: “It wouldn’t surprise me to have someone come to my door and ask for my papers”
California June 25, 2025

Jaime Jarrín: “It wouldn’t surprise me to have someone come to my door and ask for my papers”

Even for legendary Dodgers announcer Jaime Jarrin, who's called Southern California home ... more

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L.A. Dodgers Owner’s Ties To Private Prisons And Surveillance Spark Backlash From Latino Fans L.A. Dodgers Owner’s Ties To Private Prisons And Surveillance Spark Backlash From Latino Fans
Immigration July 10, 2025

L.A. Dodgers Owner’s Ties To Private Prisons And Surveillance Spark Backlash From Latino Fans

As thousands of Latinos and immigrant families pack Dodger Stadium night after ... more

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3 Tips for Raising Teens With Special Needs 3 Tips for Raising Teens With Special Needs
Family April 24, 2024

3 Tips for Raising Teens With Special Needs

Raising teens is hard. This is the point in time when hormones ... more

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Problems with the rain? Check out the farmworkers in California Problems with the rain? Check out the farmworkers in California
Latinos March 23, 2023

Problems with the rain? Check out the farmworkers in California

As the latest storm associated with a strong atmospheric river sweeps through ... more

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Latina Dolls Enter the “Barbie” Mania Latina Dolls Enter the “Barbie” Mania
Latinos July 22, 2023

Latina Dolls Enter the “Barbie” Mania

The first line of Latina dolls to be sold by major U.S. ... more

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Almost 15% of Americans eligible voters in November are Hispanic, a new high Almost 15% of Americans eligible voters in November are Hispanic, a new high
Latinos January 19, 2024

Almost 15% of Americans eligible voters in November are Hispanic, a new high

Latinos account for half of the growth in new eligible voters since ... more

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‘The Long Game’: Story of Mexican American high schoolers who became golf champs ‘The Long Game’: Story of Mexican American high schoolers who became golf champs
Latinos April 18, 2024

‘The Long Game’: Story of Mexican American high schoolers who became golf champs

In 1957, a group of Mexican American high school students overcame racist ... more

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Franky Carrillo Jr: “It’s time to bring justice to the community and change California” Franky Carrillo Jr: “It’s time to bring justice to the community and change California”
Latinos June 26, 2024

Franky Carrillo Jr: “It’s time to bring justice to the community and change California”

If there’s one thing Franky Carrillo Jr. has, it’s hope, a desire ... more

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1 in 10 eligible voters in the U.S. are naturalized citizens 1 in 10 eligible voters in the U.S. are naturalized citizens
Latinos September 20, 2024

1 in 10 eligible voters in the U.S. are naturalized citizens

More immigrants than ever before call the United States home. Many of ... more

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‘This May Day we are fighting back’ ‘This May Day we are fighting back’
Immigration April 30, 2025

‘This May Day we are fighting back’

On International Workers' Day Thursday, tens of thousands of protesters across the ... more

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Trump administration wants to strip US citizenship from migrants with civil convictions Trump administration wants to strip US citizenship from migrants with civil convictions
Immigration July 1, 2025

Trump administration wants to strip US citizenship from migrants with civil convictions

The Donald Trump administration wants to promote the revocation of U.S. citizenship ... more

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Ignored and Targeted: UFW’s Teresa Romero on ICE and Farmworker Rights Ignored and Targeted: UFW’s Teresa Romero on ICE and Farmworker Rights
Immigration July 17, 2025

Ignored and Targeted: UFW’s Teresa Romero on ICE and Farmworker Rights

The Trump administration's mass deportation machine continues to shatter families and communities ... more

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Judge Tells UC to Reconsider Job Ban for Undocumented Students Judge Tells UC to Reconsider Job Ban for Undocumented Students
Education August 6, 2025

Judge Tells UC to Reconsider Job Ban for Undocumented Students

In a key win for immigrant rights organizations, a California Court of ... more

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Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants
Food May 14, 2023

Increase in Latinos Redefine Menus in Restaurants

The go-to favorite cuisine of Americans used to be Italian, but increasingly ... more

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16.8% of Latinos — 10 million — nationally lived in poverty in 2022 16.8% of Latinos — 10 million — nationally lived in poverty in 2022
Latinos September 28, 2023

16.8% of Latinos — 10 million — nationally lived in poverty in 2022

The percentage of U.S. Latinos living in poverty has dropped significantly in ... more