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Coronavirus Memes That’ll Make You Laugh During this Hard Time

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMarch 13, 2020August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMarch 13, 2020August 3, 202004985

The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 is not a laughing matter. People are getting sick, and some are dying from the virus. We have been hearing about it nonstop on our TVs, across social media, and everywhere online. Some of...

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There’s a Suicide Crisis Among Border Patrol Agents

Araceli CruzJuly 3, 2019August 1, 2020

by Araceli CruzJuly 3, 2019August 1, 20200333

There’s a mental health crisis occurring in this country, and it’s affecting everyone. The Latinx community is plagued with anxiety issues and depression, undocumented people at the border are struggling with trauma — and border agents are dealing with their...

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A New Lawsuit Is Accusing Georgia of Discriminating Against Puerto Ricans

Araceli CruzJuly 3, 2019August 1, 2020

by Araceli CruzJuly 3, 2019August 1, 20200290

One of the requirements that come with moving to a new state within the U.S. is for people to get a new driver’s license. Kenneth Cabán intended to do just that when he moved to the state of Georgia. Cabán...

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Two Brothers Sell Lemonade for Children at the Border

Araceli CruzJuly 1, 2019August 1, 2020

by Araceli CruzJuly 1, 2019August 1, 20200160

People are tired of seeing how our government is treating people at the border and inside detention centers. They’re saying enough is enough by protesting nationwide, by calling their senators, and by donating to charities that help undocumented people. It’s...

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Julián Castro Is Selling “Adiós Trump” Shirts and We’re Totally Getting One

Araceli CruzJune 28, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 28, 2019August 5, 20200228

When you’re hot, you’re hot – and right now, Julián Castro is burning up. The presidential candidate hit it out of the ballpark on the first night of the Democratic debates and he does not want to lose momentum. While...

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Julián Castro’s Incredible Presidential Debate Made Latinx Proud

Araceli CruzJune 27, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 27, 2019August 5, 20200217

“Adios, Trump.” With that short phrase, Julián Castro is now a household name. Last night at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, ten presidential candidates took the stage for the first Democratic debate and Castro surprised...

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Wayfair Supplies Furniture to Detention Camps and Employees Are Mad

Araceli CruzJune 26, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 26, 2019August 5, 20200169

Employees at Wayfair, a furniture company, are staging a walkout in protest of their employer’s ties to detention centers in Texas. More than 500 employees signed a letter to the CEO of Wayfair to say they do not support their...

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31-Year-Old Tiffany Cabán Makes History In Primary Election

Araceli CruzJune 26, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 26, 2019August 5, 20200170

In a nail-biting victory result, 31-year-old public defender Tiffany Cabán won the Democratic primary election for District Attorney of Queens in New York. The Latina, born and raised in Queens, won last night in that local election by only a...

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This Quinceañera Encouraged People to Register to Vote at Her Party

Araceli CruzJune 25, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 25, 2019August 5, 20200199

Early last month, we told you about Jolt Texas, an incredible Latinx organization, that launched an initiative to increase voter registration among Latinx at quinceañeras. Much like the organization itself, which helps the Latinx community stay informed and connected with...

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Miss Puerto Rico 2019 Shares Her Struggles With Learning Spanish

Araceli CruzJune 24, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 24, 2019August 5, 20200291

Less than two weeks ago, Madison Anderson was crowned Miss Puerto Rico 2019. What should have been a thrilling time for the 23-year-old also came with some backlash because some people felt she wasn’t Puerto Rican enough. The beauty queen...

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Trump Is Seeking the Latino Vote in Miami, But Will They Show Up?

Araceli CruzJune 21, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 21, 2019August 5, 20200211

The 2020 presidential campaign is heating up. The Democrats are running steadily on the campaign trail, which means the lone Republican needs to get on that train asap. President Donald Trump launched his 2020 campaign a couple of days ago...

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New York Is Approving Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants

Araceli CruzJune 18, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 18, 2019August 5, 20200112

At the core of the immigration reform issue, conservatives do not want a path to citizenship. What is a priority for them is to get undocumented people out of this country, even though they provide billions in a year and...

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