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Put Down the $1 Margarita
Delish — read more
Bringing Divine Ancestral Wisdom to Community Action
Youth to the People - read more
In The Fight For Our Public’s Health, Solidarity Today For An Inclusive Tomorrow
Forbes - read more
This Conversation Changed My Mind About Running for Elected Leadership
Youth to the People — read more
7 Groundbreaking Women Making a Difference in Our World —for Our Planet + Our Communities
Youth to the People - read more
Fake news is out there, but credible journalists are fighting it. Here's how you can, too
USA Today - read more
Overcoming Generational Trauma in the Latinx Community
Healthline - read more
Voting Is the Key to Ending Generational Suppression
Zora - read more
During A Global Pandemic, Environmental Inequality Lingers In Arizona’s Climate Crisis
NPR Latino USA - read more
OPINION: How to Be Cultural Environmentalists in Our Community
Latino Rebels - read more
It’s Time to Invest in Impacted Young People Who Are Fighting for Our Futures
LA Progressive - read more
Writer at PHOENIX Magazine
What Is Food Insecurity, and How Can We All Help?
Live Kindly - read more
College Beat: First-Gen Rooted in Community, Creating Social Change
Latina Style - read more
People-powered organizing in Arizona creates lasting change
Prism - read more
2020 taught BIPOC what we’re capable of accomplishing
Prism - read more
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Hispanic Drivers Are Being Wrongly Profiled As White in Traffic Tickets
A recent investigation conducted by Propublica determined that there is underlying racial bias present in Louisiana’s law enforcement agencies’ record collection. Read more via mitú.
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Beto O’Rourke Bids for Texas Governor, Tackling Divisive Policies
The high-profile Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke announced he’s running for governor of Texas. This long-anticipated campaign for governor is no surprise after his previous bids for the U.S. Senate and president in 2020. Read more via mitú.
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‘Gentefied’s’ Xicana Producer Signs Multi-Year Deal With Disney
Linda Yvette Chávez, the co-creator, co-executive producer, and co-showrunner of “Gentefied” on Netflix, signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney Television Studios, 20th Television. Read more via mitú.
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Frida Kahlo’s Painting Becomes the Most Valuable LatAm Artwork
A globally recognized female Mexican artist and feminist icon, Frida Kahlo is one of the most notable Mexican painters to ever live. Today, her 1949 self-portrait sold for $34.9 million. Read more via mitu.
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Harvard Newspaper (Finally) Names Its First Latina President
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University’s student newspaper founded in 1873, named it’s first Latinx president after nearly 150 years of publication. Read more via mitú.
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Latino Parents Are Notoriously Late to Everything, Except ...
Latino parents are notorious for always being late to pretty much everything. They run on POC time, never really worried about when they’ll get anywhere. Read more via mitú.
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These Old School Latin GRAMMY Moments Are Tear-Jerkers
The Latin GRAMMYs in 2020 brought new and exciting artists to the stage, shining a light on the biggest stars across Latin music genres from reggaeton, bachata, pop, to classic cultural rhythms. Read more via mitú.
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9 Things I Wish I Knew About College Before Attending
For many young Latinx people with immigrant parents in America, pursuing a higher education is one of the primary pathways we’re taught to believe will give us the opportunity to attain the “American Dream.” Read more via mitú.
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