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More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022 More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022
Wellness December 29, 2022

More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022

A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and ... more

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Forgiveness for ICE, Not for Students: New Agents Get Loan Breaks Forgiveness for ICE, Not for Students: New Agents Get Loan Breaks
Education August 4, 2025

Forgiveness for ICE, Not for Students: New Agents Get Loan Breaks

As President Donald Trump plots to halt student loan forgiveness for many ... more

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Nearly half of Latinos in California are obese Nearly half of Latinos in California are obese
Health March 24, 2023

Nearly half of Latinos in California are obese

More than 4 in 10 U.S. Adults are obese, with states in ... more

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Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned? Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned?
Education February 27, 2026

Former AllHere CEO in Settlement Talks: Were LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Actions Questioned?

In November 2024, Joanna Smith-Griffin, founder and former CEO of the now-defunct ... more

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Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community
Health June 20, 2023

Combating Stress to Improve the Heart Health of the Latino Community

Constant or chronic stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact ... more

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One School District Banned Screens Twice a Week. The Results Surprised Teachers and Students One School District Banned Screens Twice a Week. The Results Surprised Teachers and Students
Cover Story May 26, 2026

One School District Banned Screens Twice a Week. The Results Surprised Teachers and Students

As schools nationwide rethink student screen time, one North Carolina district with ... more

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Keep Food Safe After Power Outage: CDC’s Guidelines for Food Storage and Consumption” Keep Food Safe After Power Outage: CDC’s Guidelines for Food Storage and Consumption”
Food June 21, 2023

Keep Food Safe After Power Outage: CDC’s Guidelines for Food Storage and Consumption”

According to the CDC, food that was in the refrigerated or freezer ... 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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Defying Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Florida: Tens of Thousands Flock to Florida for Gay Days Celebration Defying Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Florida: Tens of Thousands Flock to Florida for Gay Days Celebration
LGBTQ June 2, 2023

Defying Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Florida: Tens of Thousands Flock to Florida for Gay Days Celebration

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people are flocking to central Florida this ... 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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Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality
Art December 15, 2023

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

From taking ballet classes as a young girl in Chicago, Kristin Sakoda ... 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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It’s the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made – and sometimes broken It’s the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made – and sometimes broken
Culture January 30, 2024

It’s the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made – and sometimes broken

Three-in-ten Americans report making at least one resolution this year, with half ... more

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A Latina Harvard grad advised women to marry older men A Latina Harvard grad advised women to marry older men
Latinos April 2, 2024

A Latina Harvard grad advised women to marry older men

When she was 20 years old and a junior at Harvard College, ... more

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Franco-Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf wins the FIL Award for Literature in Romance Languages Franco-Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf wins the FIL Award for Literature in Romance Languages
Culture September 1, 2025

Franco-Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf wins the FIL Award for Literature in Romance Languages

Franco-Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf won the Award for Literature in Romance Languages ... more

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Free round-trip flights to Latino students called racist Free round-trip flights to Latino students called racist
Latinos May 22, 2024

Free round-trip flights to Latino students called racist

A group founded by a prominent anti-affirmative action activist on Monday sued ... more

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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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