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Lost Childhoods: The Impact of Child Incarceration
While youth incarceration rates in the U.S. have dropped overall by 75% in the last twenty years, kids of color remain overrepresented in the school-to-prison pipeline, being more likely than white children to be incarcerated.
Sylvia Mendez: The Latina Girl Who Led the Battle for School Desegregation
Before Brown v. Board of Education, there was Mexican-Puerto Rican Sylvia Mendez, an 8-year-old who took on school segregation in California—and won.
Latino Freeze Economic Boycott: Will Latinos Use Their $2.5 Trillion Spending Power?
Latinos command an estimated $2.5 trillion in buying power. The Latino Freeze Movement, spearheaded by Dr. Michael Galvez, is attempting to leverage that economic spending power against corporations that have chosen to roll back their commitments to DEI initiatives and programs.
Advocates Rally to Protect Brooklyn Migrant Families from Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Over 2,000 asylum-seeking families—mostly Latinos—call Floyd Bennett Field shelter home, but their safety hangs by a thread.
Trans Allyship: 9 Simple Ways to Show Up
In a time when trans people in the U.S. are facing growing hostility, allyship isn’t just nice—it’s essential to their safety.
Six Latin American Indigenous Women Activists You Probably Didn’t Know About
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re highlighting six incredible Latin American Indigenous women activists committed to justice and equality.
You’re Offending People With These Common Words: Here’s Why
Ever caught yourself using a word that might feel a little... off? Ever offended someone without meaning to? Words are powerful, and the language we use matters more than we might realize.
The War on Latino Books: Why Schools Are Banning Our Stories
The alarming rise in book bans is a direct attack on our freedom to access diverse stories, especially those from Latino voices.
Carmelita Torres: The Forgotten Heroine Who Defied Injustice at the U.S. Border
Explore the story of Carmelita Torres, the unsung heroine who confronted the cruel border practices of the United States in the early 20th century.
Lost Childhoods: The Impact of Child Incarceration
While youth incarceration rates in the U.S. have dropped overall by 75% in the last twenty years, kids of color remain overrepresented in the school-to-prison pipeline, being more likely than white children to be incarcerated.
Sylvia Mendez: The Latina Girl Who Led the Battle for School Desegregation
Before Brown v. Board of Education, there was Mexican-Puerto Rican Sylvia Mendez, an 8-year-old who took on school segregation in California—and won.
Latino Freeze Economic Boycott: Will Latinos Use Their $2.5 Trillion Spending Power?
Latinos command an estimated $2.5 trillion in buying power. The Latino Freeze Movement, spearheaded by Dr. Michael Galvez, is attempting to leverage that economic spending power against corporations that have chosen to roll back their commitments to DEI initiatives and programs.
Advocates Rally to Protect Brooklyn Migrant Families from Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Over 2,000 asylum-seeking families—mostly Latinos—call Floyd Bennett Field shelter home, but their safety hangs by a thread.
Trans Allyship: 9 Simple Ways to Show Up
In a time when trans people in the U.S. are facing growing hostility, allyship isn’t just nice—it’s essential to their safety.
Six Latin American Indigenous Women Activists You Probably Didn’t Know About
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re highlighting six incredible Latin American Indigenous women activists committed to justice and equality.
You’re Offending People With These Common Words: Here’s Why
Ever caught yourself using a word that might feel a little... off? Ever offended someone without meaning to? Words are powerful, and the language we use matters more than we might realize.
The War on Latino Books: Why Schools Are Banning Our Stories
The alarming rise in book bans is a direct attack on our freedom to access diverse stories, especially those from Latino voices.
Carmelita Torres: The Forgotten Heroine Who Defied Injustice at the U.S. Border
Explore the story of Carmelita Torres, the unsung heroine who confronted the cruel border practices of the United States in the early 20th century.