Category: Latinos
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Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest
Health February 26, 2026

Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest

New federal data show Latino childhood obesity rates are climbing to historic ... 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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Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts
Economy May 14, 2026

Thousands Line Up for Food in Los Angeles Amid Rising Inflation and CalFresh Cuts

Massive food giveaway lines in Los Angeles are exposing growing economic strain ... more

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Thousands Deported in Trump’s First Three Months; Mostly Mexicans Thousands Deported in Trump’s First Three Months; Mostly Mexicans
Immigration June 16, 2025

Thousands Deported in Trump’s First Three Months; Mostly Mexicans

With an average of 20,000 sports per month—fewer than a thousand per ... more

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They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net? They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net?
California September 10, 2026

They work. They Drive. They Deliver. So Why do so Many Still Need California’s Safety Net?

A new GAO report finds millions of adults receiving SNAP or Medicaid ... more

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They grew up here. Will college suddenly treat them like outsiders? They grew up here. Will college suddenly treat them like outsiders?
DACA September 1, 2026

They grew up here. Will college suddenly treat them like outsiders?

The lawsuits could change what some undocumented students pay for college, including ... more

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They feed more than 400 people every week — it’s time to celebrate their first anniversary. They feed more than 400 people every week — it’s time to celebrate their first anniversary.
Latinos April 22, 2026

They feed more than 400 people every week — it’s time to celebrate their first anniversary.

NELA Unity Fest Los Angeles highlights grassroots support for families affected by ... more

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They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs
Health May 19, 2026

They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs

Health officials warn that engineered stone countertops are fueling a fast-moving silicosis ... more

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The Woman in the Polka Dot Dress: A Symbol of Resistance and Feminist Defiance The Woman in the Polka Dot Dress: A Symbol of Resistance and Feminist Defiance
Immigration October 27, 2025

The Woman in the Polka Dot Dress: A Symbol of Resistance and Feminist Defiance

"From Portugal, we love this Queen! Amazing, it's always women stepping up! From Canada. ... 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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The U.S. Military Reflects the Diversity of America The U.S. Military Reflects the Diversity of America
Latinos January 20, 2026

The U.S. Military Reflects the Diversity of America

New Pentagon data highlights rising Latino and female representation amid renewed debate ... more

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The Trump Administration’s Ignorance of the Immigration Phenomenon The Trump Administration’s Ignorance of the Immigration Phenomenon
Immigration June 14, 2025

The Trump Administration’s Ignorance of the Immigration Phenomenon

Pause in Raids on Farm and Service Workers. What happened, Mr. President? ... more

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The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms
Latinos August 24, 2026

The Texas Latino Vote Is Turning Again and It Could Reshape the 2026 Midterms

Trump made historic gains with Hispanic voters in 2024. New Texas polling ... 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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The Stories That Unite Us Speak Spanish: Why LéaLA Matters in Los Angeles The Stories That Unite Us Speak Spanish: Why LéaLA Matters in Los Angeles
Education August 18, 2026

The Stories That Unite Us Speak Spanish: Why LéaLA Matters in Los Angeles

LéaLA returns to Los Angeles September 24–27, giving bilingual children and families ... more

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The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles
Cover Story August 10, 2026

The Road to City Hall: The Road to City Hall: José Ugarte and the Fight for South Los Angeles

(Note: We use “South Central” to reflect how José Ugarte describes the ... more

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The Price of “Self-Deportation”: DHS-Connected Company Wins Nearly $1B Contract The Price of “Self-Deportation”: DHS-Connected Company Wins Nearly $1B Contract
Immigration October 13, 2025

The Price of “Self-Deportation”: DHS-Connected Company Wins Nearly $1B Contract

Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security handed out a massive ... more

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