Por Beatriz Palmer Escuchen el “Aja-ja-jai”, mi versión escrita de la vocalización de don Vicente Fernández, o el tun-tun-tun que suena cuando las manos de los cubanos y los Afrolatinos tocan la batería para convocar a su gente. Mi padre…
By Melanie Slone The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), under the leadership of Gary Acosta, created the Hispanic Wealth Project, a nonprofit committed to increasing household wealth in the Latino community. According to the 2024 State of…
Por Melanie Slone Aunque la situación a nivel federal puede parecer confusa o incluso aterradora, el estado de California lucha para garantizar que todos los estudiantes tengan un recurso vital para pagar la educación superior: la Solicitud de la Ley…
By Beatriz Palmer Listen for the “aja-ja-jai,” my written version of Don Vicente Fernandez’s vocalization, or the tun-tun-tun sounds Cubanos’ and Afro-Latinos’ hands make as they tap drums to summon their people. My father said, “Hija, it’s in our blood”.…
By Melanie Slone As immigration raids and deportations are on the rise, communities should learn how to protect themselves. “We’re seeing an escalation,” says Arcela Nuñez, cofounder of Universidad Popular, “a much larger presence of Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs…
By Melanie Slone The Farmworker Coalition fights for farmworkers in the North County to get the health care they deserve. Launched in the early 2000s, the Coalition was to learn “about farmworkers, assess their needs, and figure out ways to…
Por Diego Orozco Aunque a veces me he sentido lejos de mis raíces, hay un lugar donde siempre me siento en casa: la cocina de mi mamá. Su comida me conecta con quien soy. Por eso, los eventos como el…
By Assemblywoman Laurie Davies In California, water is part of our daily lives—beaches, pools, and parks. But behind that lifestyle lies a real danger. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children under five in our state, more than…
Por la Asambleísta Laurie Davies En California, el agua es parte de nuestra vida diaria: playas, piscinas y parques. Pero detrás de ese estilo de vida también existe un peligro real. El ahogamiento es la causa principal de muerte entre…
