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Sza Blasts CrossFit CEO For Making Offensive George Floyd Comment

Araceli CruzJune 8, 2020July 9, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 8, 2020July 9, 202001806

On June 6, CrossFit founder Greg Glassman replied disrespectfully to a tweet about police brutality, and singer Sza put him on blast. His replied tweet could have gotten lost in the Twitter-sphere, but thanks to Sza’s fast social media action,...

Culture

Every Latino Has a Responsibility to Black Lives Matter

Mariela RosarioJune 5, 2020July 9, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 5, 2020July 9, 202006258

I can’t say I’m surprised, but I’m still disgusted with the number of comments I’ve read across our social media from Latinos screaming that we should be talking about #LatinoLivesMatter instead of Black Lives Matter. I’ve seen comments asking about...

News and Entertainment

Remembering Breonna Taylor On Her 27th Birthday

Araceli CruzJune 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 5, 202004502

Today, Breonna Taylor should be celebrating a birthday. She would have turned 27-years-old. While she was tragically killed on March 13 as she slept next to her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, her life was much more than another act of police...

News and Entertainment

Sean Monterrosa Shot & Killed by California Police at Bay Area Protest

Araceli CruzJune 4, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 4, 2020July 10, 202002155

On Tuesday morning, police shot and killed 22-year-old Sean Monterrosa from Vallejo, California, while he was kneeling and surrendering. The fatal shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on June 2, though he was declared dead several hours later. In a news...

News and Entertainment

Anti-Black Latinos During BLM Protests Are Hurting Our Communities

Araceli CruzJune 3, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 3, 2020July 10, 202005641

As protests for justice continue throughout the country and around the world, reports also show isolated groups of anti-black Latinos. On Sunday in Chicago, according to Block Club Chicago, a handful of Latino men harassed and targeted black people in the...

Family

Raising Proud Afro-Latinx and Multi-Racial Children

Mariela RosarioJune 3, 2020July 23, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 3, 2020July 23, 202004800

Let me scream it extra loud so y’all can hear me in the back: LATINO IS NOT A RACE. Latinos come in all races, skin tones, and backgrounds, from Chino-Cubanos to Afro-Peruvians, every single country in Latin America has a...

Culture

9 Anti-Black Behaviors Latinos Need to Stop Right Now

Johanna FerreiraJune 2, 2020June 5, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 2, 2020June 5, 2020030695

Global anger over George Floyd’s murder has continuously grown with protests happening in cities all around the world. The Latinx community has also taken this time to show our solidarity for demanding the end of racism, police brutality, and the...

News and Entertainment

Karol G’s Tone-Deaf Post Highlights the Silence of Reggaeton Stars Right Now

Araceli CruzJune 2, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 2, 2020July 10, 2020017629

Our country is in turmoil. Countless are fighting for justice. This is not a time to be ignorant. Get educated. Listen to black people. Think before you post. Here’s a perfect example of what NOT to do. Colombian singer Karol...

Culture

Why Understanding the Difference Between Racism and Prejudice Is Important

Johanna FerreiraJune 1, 2020July 13, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 1, 2020July 13, 2020029278

According to a 2016 Pew Research Center Study conducted before Trump became president, nearly 40 percent of white Americans believe that the U.S. has made necessary changes and strides to give the black community equal rights as whites. However, four...

News and Entertainment

Latinos Across the Country Show Support for Black Lives Matter

Araceli CruzJune 1, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 1, 2020July 10, 2020013236

It’s been one week since police killed George Floyd, and the protests have not let up. Throughout the weekend, at least 140 cities had demonstrations demanding the end of racism and police brutality. Latinos came out in full force to...

News and Entertainment

Afro-Latino CNN Reporter Responds to Wrongful Arrest Captured on TV

Araceli CruzMay 29, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzMay 29, 2020July 10, 202001655

Yesterday, an Afro-Latino CNN reporter was arrested while reporting on the Minneapolis protests. Today he returned to work and responded about the incident....

News and Entertainment

Breonna Taylor Protest for Justice Leads to 7 People Shot by Police

Araceli CruzMay 29, 2020July 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzMay 29, 2020July 10, 202001871

Our country is rising against racism and police brutality — and it’s happening during a pandemic. While thousands protested in Minneapolis, New York City, and California for the murder of George Floyd, the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor is not forgotten. ...