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Puerto Rico’s Fight for Political Identity: Emancipation Day and the Statehood Debate

March 22 marks Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico, commemorating the abolition of slavery in 1873. But for many Puerto Ricans, the fight for true freedom is far from over.⁠

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Historic Moment for Latina Leadership: Erica Bernal-Martinez Set to Lead NALEO, the Largest Organization of Latino Elected Officials in the U.S.

The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) and the NALEO Educational Fund recently made a historic move by appointing Erica Bernal-Martinez, a first-generation Latina, as their first Latina CEO.⁠

Latinos Are Powering AI’s Next Breakthroughs

The artificial intelligence revolution is already here, and Latinos are leading it. While corporate commitments to DEI quietly fade and policymakers roll back diversity initiatives, AI’s Latino leaders haven’t waited for permission.

From Protest to Power: How Latin America’s Feminist Movements Offer a Blueprint for U.S. Latinas

Latin American feminism movements have built a blueprint for change—one that U.S. Latinas can leverage to make an impact here.

Shock and Awe: Trump Tests the Powers of Executive Orders

Trump’s latest executive orders on immigration are attempting to reshape U.S. policy. But what do they really mean, and is this turning into a throw-spaghetti-at-the-wall strategy?

Congress Passes Laken Riley Act, Moving Immigration Policy Towards Hardline Punishment

Congress has sent the Laken Riley Act to President Trump for final approval, marking one of the biggest shifts towards hardline punishment and enforcement in U.S. immigration policy in decades.

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Executive Orders Explained: Untangling the Web of Immigration Chaos

Immigration policies are shifting fast under Donald Trump’s second term. Learn what orders are actually happening, what orders are just a PR show, and how to prepare for potential encounters with immigration officials.

White House Removes Its Spanish Site, Key Pages Vanish Overnight

Just hours into Donald Trump’s second term, the White House website underwent major changes, including the removal of Spanish-language pages.

A Shared Dream: MLK and the Latino Civil Rights Movement

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for justice resonated across racial lines and deeply influenced the Latino civil rights movements of that era.

American Tourist Arrested and Indicted for Burning Down Puerto Rico Businesses

Danielle Bertothy, of St. Peters, Missouri, an American tourist accused of setting fire to several businesses in southwestern Puerto Rico was arrested and then indicted by a federal grand jury from the District of Puerto Rico late Thursday afternoon.