The Responsibility of the First Vote
“Being a first-generation American with my immigrant parents means voting is more than a personal choice; it is a way to represent my family that doesn’t have a voice at the ballot box.”
Faith, Democracy and the Catholic Duty To Stay Involved
“ I watched political debates over immigration in the early 2000s shape how families like mine were treated. It made me pay attention.”
What Democracy Promised Us — and What We Got Instead
As a Latina, I’m frightened by how my community is being treated in times when democracy seems to be fading. When hard-working people live under constant threat, it’s hard to believe those promises were ever meant for us.
Community Policing in New Jersey Strengthens Trust With the Public
The NextGen Strategic Plan for the Paterson Police Department aims to make the city a safer place to live and work, while restoring trust between the community and law enforcement officers.
Michael Rivera: The Importance of Getting Involved
The Berks County, Pennsylvania Commissioner talks about the aggressive moves coming from Washington, D.C., including immigration reform.
Caribbean Pride: Our Continued Existence Is Resistance
” We must continue to work to end the colonial legacy of oppression and its manifestation in policies rooted in white supremacy that upend reproductive rights.”
Not Just for the Privileged: How Community Doulas Are Reimagining Birth Support
Community-based programs prioritize cultural understanding and trust.
Abortion at the Dinner Table
“When we talk about abortion and reproductive justice, we seldom mention immigration, but my story goes to show that immigrants, just like everyone else, get abortions.”
Tennessee’s Attack on Federal Support for Hispanic-Serving Colleges Hurts Us All
The action is a coordinated effort to dismantle educational opportunity for communities of color under the guise of anti-DEI rhetoric.
A Letter to Latino Voters
Eligible Latino voters sat out an election whose outcome greatly impacts them.
Growing up Latina in Georgia, we feared more than ICE
“As someone who grew up Latina in a predominantly white suburb…I also know that this surveillance (is) ingrained into the fabric of our everyday lives.”
Academia is Failing Women of Color
At all stages of academia, historically marginalized students are pushed out by various institutional mechanisms that only uphold the white supremacist values of the institution.