We Are Not Going Back to the Sidelines!

After years of progress in terms of inclusion, the anti-rights backlash in the Americas is not only rolling back hard-won rights but also directly threatening LGBTQ+ populations with erasure and criminalization.

Sazón de Washington: A story of tamales, beer, and belonging in Seattle

A commitment to culture and community that goes beyond aesthetics: “Being queer, brown, but also an immigrant – all those themes are very important to us.”

A “ Bad Time” To Be Latino in America

Majority of Latinos Disapprove of Trump’s Immigration and Economic Policies

Why Democracy Doesn’t Serve Me as a Latina

As a Latina, I don't believe that democracy has served me in my immigrant community of taxpayers, hard workers, and families. They are not heard, not because of language barriers but due to ignorance and hate."

San Giving: Thanksgiving Reimagined Through Humor, Food, and Belonging

San Giving is a metaphor for the immigrant journey on traditions reshaped when transplanted into new soil.

Public Safety or Profiling? Implications of Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem for Immigration Enforcement in the U.S.

The Supreme Court's decision raises concerns about racial profiling, as critics argue it permits stops based on a combination of factors that could be discriminatory.

How Ranchers and Grassroots Organizers Are Shaping Democracy in Wyoming

"We bring Latinos and Native Americans. We bring them to the capital. We want people to start seeing us..."

What Bad Bunny Can Teach Us About Leadership, Belonging, and the Power of Place

For those unfamiliar with Puerto Rico’s history, the island Bad Bunny represents still grapples with colonial neglect, gentrification, and economic erasure.

The Quickest Way to Democratic Demise: A Permanent Emergency

How the dangers of prolonged emergency powers in democracies, like in Venezuela where temporary measures became permanent, lead to the erosion of democratic institutions.

Tour Group Company Works to Increase Accessibility to Diverse Colleges

How College Campus Tours LLC is working to increase accessibility for high school students of color to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including HBCUs and HSIs, through their diverse college bus tours.

Los Bailadores de Bronce, Dancing Tradition Into the Future

For over 50 years, Los Bailadores de Bronce has shared the beauty of Mexican folklórico across the Pacific Northwest. Rooted in community and tradition, the volunteer group keeps culture alive through dance, education, and pride.

After ICE Raid, Wisconsin’s Dairy Labor Crisis Deepens

A recent ICE raid in Manitowoc County is adding pressure to Wisconsin’s dairy industry, which relies heavily on immigrant labor to keep farms running. Farmers say tougher immigration enforcement could make it even harder to find workers to keep up with demand.

ICE Targeting of Latinos is Both Morally Wrong and Bad for the Economy 

“They just treated us like we were nothing”

Latino Growth Spreads Across the U.S., New Pew Data Shows

A new Pew Research Center analysis shows the U.S. Latino population has nearly doubled over the past 25 years, reaching 67.8 million in 2024. While California and Texas remain home to the largest Latino communities, much of the recent growth is taking place across the Midwest and South.

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Gothic Reflection of Latino Identity

In Frankenstein, the Creature’s alienation becomes a metaphor for the immigrant experience, the outsider’s search for belonging, and the pain of being misunderstood by society.