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“Books Banned in US Middle Schools: 1 of Them is a Latino Novel Chronicles a Love affair “Books Banned in US Middle Schools: 1 of Them is a Latino Novel Chronicles a Love affair
Latinos June 22, 2023

“Books Banned in US Middle Schools: 1 of Them is a Latino Novel Chronicles a Love affair

When Ashley Perez published her third young adult novel in 2015, she ... more

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Keep LA Housed: Demanding Greater Renters Protections in the Face of Eviction Threats Keep LA Housed: Demanding Greater Renters Protections in the Face of Eviction Threats
Housing October 28, 2022

Keep LA Housed: Demanding Greater Renters Protections in the Face of Eviction Threats

A coalition of organizations seeks to put pressure on the L.A. Board ... more

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Day of bloodshed in southwest Mexico kills at least 19 people, including police and officials Day of bloodshed in southwest Mexico kills at least 19 people, including police and officials
USA October 24, 2023

Day of bloodshed in southwest Mexico kills at least 19 people, including police and officials

A local security secretary and 12 police officers were shot dead in ... more

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Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood
Health March 8, 2023

Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood

Hispanics are the fastest growing part of the United States population, yet ... more

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Blood donations: Experts say young people need to step up Blood donations: Experts say young people need to step up
Latinos January 15, 2024

Blood donations: Experts say young people need to step up

It was a white T-shirt bearing the likeness of Snoopy wearing shades ... more

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Blacks and Latinos are far more likely than whites to be sentenced to death Blacks and Latinos are far more likely than whites to be sentenced to death
Latinos April 10, 2024

Blacks and Latinos are far more likely than whites to be sentenced to death

California's death penalty law was declared unconstitutional by the state Supreme Court ... more

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Black History Month: Around six million Afro-Latinos in the US Black History Month: Around six million Afro-Latinos in the US
Latinos February 20, 2023

Black History Month: Around six million Afro-Latinos in the US

Afro-Latino identity is a distinct one, with deep roots in colonial Latin ... more

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Black, Hispanic investors struggle with faith in crypto Black, Hispanic investors struggle with faith in crypto
Economy March 27, 2023

Black, Hispanic investors struggle with faith in crypto

A software developer twice invested his savings in cryptocurrencies, only to lose ... more

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Black, Hispanic Doctors See Much Larger Proportion of Medicaid Patients Black, Hispanic Doctors See Much Larger Proportion of Medicaid Patients
Healthcare September 25, 2024

Black, Hispanic Doctors See Much Larger Proportion of Medicaid Patients

Latino and Black family doctors are more likely to hang their shingle ... more

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Black and Latina women are driving labor union growth in the U.S. Black and Latina women are driving labor union growth in the U.S.
Labor October 8, 2024

Black and Latina women are driving labor union growth in the U.S.

In 2023, Black women’s union growth rate notched a slight bump from ... more

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Births Among Women Over 40 Surge in the U.S. as Teen Pregnancy Hits Record Low Births Among Women Over 40 Surge in the U.S. as Teen Pregnancy Hits Record Low
Family April 18, 2025

Births Among Women Over 40 Surge in the U.S. as Teen Pregnancy Hits Record Low

What’s fueling this motherhood transformation and how and future fertility trends in ... more

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Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports
Family April 25, 2025

Birthrates Languish in Record Lows, C.D.C. Reports

Births in the United States increased by just 1 percent in 2024, ... more

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Bill to Combat Youth Fentanyl Crisis to be Introduced After Multiple Teens Overdose Bill to Combat Youth Fentanyl Crisis to be Introduced After Multiple Teens Overdose
US Politics April 25, 2023

Bill to Combat Youth Fentanyl Crisis to be Introduced After Multiple Teens Overdose

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, announced Monday that he will soon introduce legislation ... more

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Bill Gates Said that AI Will End the Doctor Shortage—But At What Cost? Bill Gates Said that AI Will End the Doctor Shortage—But At What Cost?
Health April 5, 2025

Bill Gates Said that AI Will End the Doctor Shortage—But At What Cost?

The Microsoft founder predicts a healthcare revolution, but warns of a work ... more

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Bill could immortalize the case of a brave Latino family that fought against segregation in California schools Bill could immortalize the case of a brave Latino family that fought against segregation in California schools
Latinos September 27, 2023

Bill could immortalize the case of a brave Latino family that fought against segregation in California schools

Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., will introduce legislation Wednesday to rename the Los ... more

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Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows
US Politics September 6, 2024

Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows

Angel Novelo, outreach coordinator for Los Angeles-based nonprofit CIELO (Comunidades Indígenas en ... more

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Big disparity in the number of Latino doctors and surgeons Big disparity in the number of Latino doctors and surgeons
Healthcare May 13, 2023

Big disparity in the number of Latino doctors and surgeons

Advocates are working to raise awareness of the relatively small number of ... more

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Bienvenidos! Some colleges are targeting a long-neglected group: Latino students Bienvenidos! Some colleges are targeting a long-neglected group: Latino students
Education April 9, 2025

Bienvenidos! Some colleges are targeting a long-neglected group: Latino students

Universities and colleges have historically not done well at enrolling Hispanic students, ... more

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Bidens to host ‘Ted Lasso’ cast to promote mental health Bidens to host ‘Ted Lasso’ cast to promote mental health
Mental Health March 20, 2023

Bidens to host ‘Ted Lasso’ cast to promote mental health

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host the cast ... more

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‘Biden’s policies risk making him ‘asylum-denier-in-chief’ ‘Biden’s policies risk making him ‘asylum-denier-in-chief’
Immigration March 13, 2023

‘Biden’s policies risk making him ‘asylum-denier-in-chief’

If President Joe Biden follows through with plans his administration is weighing ... more