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How to Challenge the Missing White Woman Bias

The failure of mainstream media to report on missing Latina women and other POC not only perpetuates systemic biases and discrimination but also makes it harder for families to find their loved ones and seek justice.⁠

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The Reasons Why Survivors of Domestic Violence Don’t “Just Leave”

Domestic abuse is a deeply complicated issue, and it's never as simple as "just leaving." Find out why survivors may feel trapped in their situations, and what can be done to help them.

Juneteenth: A Much-Needed Day to Acknowledge the Horror of Slavery

Did you know it took more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation for all enslaved Africans in the U.S. to learn they were freed?

Sylvia Rivera: The Unstoppable Force Behind the ‘T’ in LGBTQ+

Sylvia Rivera is a name you may have heard before, especially around Pride Month. Rivera is best known for her participation in the Stonewall Uprising, but the legacy she left behind for the transgender community in terms of her advocacy is a true testament to the fantastic nature of her work.

New Report: Number of Latinas Getting Degrees Continues to Rise, But Their Wages Aren’t

We celebrate the surge of Latinas earning degrees; a monumental 291% increase since 2000. But when paychecks roll in, the applause fades.

The LGBTQ+ Paradox: Progress Amongst Increasing Homophobic and Transphobic Violence in the Latino Community

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia is memorialized every May 17th as a reminder that despite the progress that's been made in recent years, homophobia and transphobia are still deeply ingrained in our global society.

American Tourists Aggressively Stop Locals in Durango, Mexico from Watching Eclipse in Public Space

In Durango, Mexico, the perfect spot for witnessing the solar eclipse was monopolized by U.S. tourists, who blocked locals from their own vista.

Celebrating Dolores Huerta’s Lifetime of Advocacy on her 94th Birthday

Today we celebrate an absolute legend – Dolores Huerta – as she celebrates her 94th birthday.

Bill Seeks Reparations for Mexican American Families Forcibly Displaced to Build Dodger Stadium

Once a vibrant community of Mexican Americans, Chavez Ravine was demolished under the guise of “urban renewal.” Families lost everything in the name of private real estate development.

Mothers Are Dying During Childbirth at High Rates in the U.S.: Can Latine Doulas Help?