‘She’s a fighter’: Young Afro-Latina boxer crowned champion in all-female category in Washington Park
Three and a half years ago, Jones set foot in the gym for the first time, but her boxing journey dates back much earlier.
After becoming an American citizen, this Kansas Citian is eager to vote in the 2024 election
One naturalized Kearney resident, originally from Mexico, is ready to make her voice heard in the 2024 election. Nearly 900,000 immigrants and refugees became U.S. citizens in 2023, and the rapidly growing population could impact elections.
Wood River High School Hispanic student translates medical terminology for CSI, commits to Harvard
“Because my parents are immigrants, they dreamed of this since I was a little child,” Guerra-Carrillo said. “I mean, graduating high school was already just such a big dream.
One of the last of its kind: Tacoma boutique is a one-stop shop for quinceañera parties
“It becomes a way to assert identity, presence, and visibility, despite efforts or tendencies to erase or silence a population.”
Alimentando al Pueblo’s Bidi Bidi Bom Bash Raises Awareness and Cash for South King County Communities
Cultural celebration “serves as an opportunity to bring together and uplift small businesses, artists, creatives, and drag artists of color,” says Roxana Pardo Garcia, co-founder and executive director of Alimentando al Pueblo.
Sazón De Hawaii: Barrio Café
The lively Mexican restaurant and diverse menu are a reflection of owner Miriam Olivas's lived experiences.
Working to build a more inclusive Arlington through civic engagement
Jo Anna Cardoza says she believes in the importance of representation for all residents.
Maria Nava: Leading From Lived Experience
Nava shares how the barriers of being a first generation immigrant in the U.S., helped shape the work she leads in the service of others.
Hispanic or Latina: An Incomplete Story
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to "Litany of Saints: A Triptych." Stories about new Americans.
A Latina mother’s resilience shines through gentrification at Little Village Discount Mall: ‘We are still open’
“I came with lots of hopes and dreams when I left my country to come and work, and that’s what motivated me to have my own business,” Bertha Veronica Ramirez said.
Schools have a period problem, and these Black and Latina Chicago teens aren’t having it
Meet the teens tired of hiding their periods. They’re taking on schools, cultural norms, and outdated policies to demand change.
Illinois Primary: Diversity of State Supreme Court called into question
“This (Latino) perspective is essential for a judiciary that aims to serve justice equitably and with a deep understanding of all its constituents” -Illinois Latino Agenda