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Help Us Document the Rise in Hate Crimes

May. 12, 2017 / By New America Media
Tags: black, hate, Immigrants, jewish, Latinos, LGBT

Hate crimes are rising, but documenting them may help stop them.

Latinx Voters can be the “Unstoppable Giant”

Nov. 1, 2016 / By Elizabeth Campos
Tags: civic engagement, Immigration, Latinas, Latinos, latinx, Voting

I didn't vote in 2012. But this year, it's different.

Defying All Odds: The New Generation of Latinx Doctors

Sep. 28, 2016 / By Lightmary Flores
Tags: Doctors, Health, Latinos

Only four percent of California’s doctors are Latino. From that underrepresented group we have profiled three doctors who are hoping to inspire others like them to succeed and give back to their communities.

6 Local Bolero Artists That Will Make You Fall in Love This Valentine’s Day

Feb. 12, 2016 / By Citlalli Chavez
Tags: Latin America, Latinos, music

There is a current cohort of young L.A. County-based artists that have committed their musical journeys to bolero music and its traditions.

Why Latino Voters Matter – 5 Reasons to Watch the Hispanic Vote in 2016

Jan. 10, 2016 / By VoiceWaves
Tags: Latinos, Vote

Latinos are at the epicenter of the swirling, unpredictable 2016 presidential campaign.

Here’s A Playlist To Get You Ready For The Puerto Rican Festival

Jun. 11, 2015 / By Citlalli Chavez
Tags: Latin America, Latinas, Latino, Latinos, music

This Sunday, June 14, Long Beach’s very own Rainbow Lagoon Park will host the 20th annual Puerto Rican Festival.

Holistic Healer Shares Her Top DIY Remedies

Feb. 4, 2015 / By Citlalli Chavez
Tags: Health, holistic, Latina, Latinas, Latinos

Panquetzani’s holistic healing work encompasses western herbalism and modern-day wellness approaches. Her practices consist of implementing low-cost, low-technology healing approaches that anyone can do in the comfort of their home.

Latino Immigrants Use Theater to Heal from Trauma

Oct. 14, 2014 / By Michael Lozano
Tags: Immigrants, Labor, Latinos, Theatre

There are many conventional ways to treat trauma in the United States, counseling and prescriptions among them. But what about theater and the arts?

Latino Health & Resource Fair, Sept. 20

Sep. 3, 2014 / By VoiceWaves
Tags: Latin America, Latinos

How The World Cup Is Helping Youth Connect With Their Culture

Jun. 25, 2014 / By Karen Marin
Tags: Latinos, Sports, Youth, Youth Voices

It’s that time again. The World Cup is back, and it comes with an entire month full of competitions from the best soccer teams from around the globe...

Napolitano: UC-Mexico Initiative Will Make California Stronger

Jun. 3, 2014 / By New America Media
Tags: Latinos, Mexican American

Editor’s Note: University of California President Janet Napolitano recently returned from a two-day trip to Mexico, where she met with government officials and academics to discuss the recently announced UC-Mexico Initiative, which aims to bolster cross-border academic and cultural ties...