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Palm Beach Loca Goes Off About New Face Mask Rule

Araceli CruzJune 25, 2020June 29, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 25, 2020June 29, 202003502

On June 23, some residents of Palm Beach, Florida, were enraged that the city would be forcing people to wear a mask in public. Yes, we’re talking about the same Florida where Gov. Ron DeSantis first boasted about having very...

Puerto Rican Tennis Players Confront Racist Politician in Florida

Araceli CruzDecember 3, 2019July 6, 2020

by Araceli CruzDecember 3, 2019July 6, 202001432

What should have been a routine day of playing tennis turned out to be an infuriating confrontation for a couple of Puerto Rican teens. Last week the teens were playing tennis at the Celsius Tennis Academy in Sarasota, Florida. They...

News and Entertainment

OnePulse Memorial Plan Faces Backlash With Allegations They’re Profiting Off Victims

Araceli CruzAugust 16, 2019July 30, 2020

by Araceli CruzAugust 16, 2019July 30, 202001972

There’s a memorial at the 9/11 site, at the Oklahoma City bombing site, and many others where people have been killed. So, why not have a memorial where 49 people were viciously gunned down in one of the most violent...

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Florida Army Vet Told to Remove Puerto Rico Flag From Her House

Araceli CruzAugust 14, 2019July 29, 2020

by Araceli CruzAugust 14, 2019July 29, 202001790

It’s pretty common to see American flags placed in front of people’s homes. Maybe not so much these days, but at least on the 4th of July. It’s also common to see other types of flags propped up, including flags...

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ACLU Warns Immigrants and People of Color Against Traveling to Florida

Araceli CruzApril 9, 2019August 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzApril 9, 2019August 10, 202002147

Florida is an excellent destination for travel and fun, but all of that may soon come to a halt. The sunshine state could be passing an anti-immigrant bill which spells out big trouble for immigrants and people of color who...

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2018 Mid-Term Elections: 7 Latinas You Should Vote For

HipLatinaNovember 2, 2018August 31, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 2, 2018August 31, 202002487

According to Emily’s List, a non-profit dedicated to encouraging and supporting women running for office, 2018 is the “Year of the Latina,” so make sure you’re not asleep at the wheel. Right now, we are one of the most...

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How Florida Voters Will Impact 1.4 Million Lives This November

HipLatinaOctober 17, 2018August 28, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 17, 2018August 28, 202001681

There is an incessant buzz in the air about the midterm elections. And rightfully so, as 80,000 people will be voted, or re-elected, into government positions on November 6; that’s twice the amount of people who were elected during the...

Culture

11 Latinx Celebs Demand Gun Control After Florida School Shooting

Irina GonzalezFebruary 15, 2018October 28, 2020

by Irina GonzalezFebruary 15, 2018October 28, 202002082

Valentine’s Day should have been a day to celebrate love, instead, it was a day that the United States of America was once more struck by a tragedy: 19-year-old, Nikolas Cruz opened fire on the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas...

Lifestyle

The Best Places to Vacation in Florida That Aren’t Miami

Irina GonzalezJanuary 31, 2018November 12, 2020

by Irina GonzalezJanuary 31, 2018November 12, 202005849

When it’s freezing outside and the snow just keeps falling, you’re probably dreaming of the white sandy beaches of Miami’s South Beach, amirite? When I was growing up in the Sunshine State, I never really appreciated it. It wasn’t until...

Culture

10 Things Latinos Who Grew Up in Miami Can Relate To

Irina GonzalezNovember 11, 2017December 7, 2020

by Irina GonzalezNovember 11, 2017December 7, 202003140

When people who live outside of Florida think of Miami, they’re probably imagining the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay or the glamorous restaurants of South Beach. They think about the sunshine and clubbing, good food and partying, cute Art Deco...

Lifestyle

7 Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale When You’re Tired of SoBe

Irina GonzalezAugust 29, 2017December 23, 2020

by Irina GonzalezAugust 29, 2017December 23, 202002122

Miami’s South Beach is a great area to visit… when you’re in your early 20s. That’s why savvy locals and smart travelers alike are instead flocking to Miami’s sexy neighbor to the north, Fort Lauderdale. There’s a calmer vibe to...