What’s the point of having a dream if you don’t have the resources to make it happen? For thousands of youth currently protected by the DACA and TPS program, organizations like TheDream.Us are crucial when ...
When you see a sugar skull, one thing probably comes to mind: Dia de Los Muertos. The skulls are decorated colorfully in honor of loved ones passed, and placed out on ofrendas. If you’re heading ...
As the saying goes, there are two sides to every story. It’s easy to assume that all members of any marginalized community all have the same viewpoints, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. ...
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” Wise words from James Baldwin and a poignant principle at the center of National Bullying Prevention ...
Youtube channel De mi Rancho a Tu Cocina (literally translating to “From my ranch to your kitchen”) started about a month ago and already has almost 1.4 million subscribers! The person responsible? Doña Angela, an ...
When you think of the word “halloween,” we can guarantee one thing comes to mind: candy. From sugary candy corn to caramel-covered candy apples, the American Halloween traditions are definitely not something that would make ...
It’s actually quite simple: Are you Black? No? Then don’t use the N-word. The N-word was a derogatory term for African people brought over as slaves to serve white people in this country. It’s being ...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‘s right-wing stalkers are following her to the hair salon. Combing (Get it?) through receipts in an effort to publicly shame her for the cost of a cut and color, a complete non-shocker to ...
With a compelling sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Washington Nationals have earned their first-ever ticket to the final dance. Eyy! As they await the winner of the Houston versus Yankees series, we take ...
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life and death. The holiday originated in Mexico, but is celebrated in many Latin American countries all over the world. It is ...
With deep ties to music and the arts, Lo Boutillette is constantly inspired by her Latin Americana roots and the spontaneity of New York City. When she isn’t planning and perfecting her productions you’ll find ...
Completing a college education is a great way for LatinX students to bridge the racial wealth gap. With Federal student loan debt rising to 1.5 Trillion Dollars this year, would-be students are faced with an ...
Cacao is serious business in Oaxaca. It’s sold in all outdoor markets and there are even several international companies based in Oaxaca that are dedicated to selling cacao and chocolate products. It’s one of the ...
In the late night of March 2nd, 2016, Lenca activist Berta Isabel Cáceres, who’s environmental advocacy had broken barriers and become an undeniable force in Honduras, was shot to death at her home in the ...
Is the college admission process fair? Does your school make up a large part of your identity? Are you concerned about getting a job after college? These are some of the questions discussed in an ...
I have worked with the same therapist for nearly a decade but I only became open about that fact in the past year. As conversations surrounding mental health become more normalized, the reality of how ...
October 14th is a national holiday: for most, a three day weekend, a chance to take a day off, and a time to settle into fall. But what you call this day depends on where ...
Latinxs are everything. They’re artists, journalists, war heroes, even contributors to some of the most important scientific discoveries in all of history. Take for example Latinx chemist Mario Molina. Molina was responsible for discovering the ...
Of all the incredible things Latinxs have contributed to the world, Domingo Liotta‘s first total artificial heart is definitely one of the coolest. In 1969, Liotta’s artificial heart was successfully used to keep a patient ...
The Latinx student population has risen from 8.8 million to 17.9 million in the last few years, making up almost a quarter of students in U.S. schools, yet there is still a strong education gap. ...
Segregation will always be an incredibly shameful part of American History. You’ve probably heard of the groundbreaking Brown v. Board of Education case that resulted in the desegregation of public schools across the U.S. But ...
No two Latinxs are the same. They look different, talk different, and come from corners of the globe. But that’s what Latinx Heritage Month is all about – encompassing the cultures and histories of so ...
With the Latinx community being so diverse, it comes as no surprise that there are an endless supply of rich stories and unique cultural experiences. We are seriously digging The Great Big Story‘s video celebrating ...
Here at LatinX, we take the issues affecting our communities to heart. From fighting climate change to sending aid to help families torn apart at the border, we want to encourage everyone to do their ...
Kindness is something we all need a little more of in this world. With October comes Anti-Bullying Month, where we stand up against mistreatment of all kinds, especially in school settings. In this video by ...
You’ve probably heard about Elizabeth Warren, the senator from Massachusetts that has spent most of her political career taking on Wall Street and big banks. Well on February 9th, Warren officially announced her run for ...
Lionel Messi, the Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward and captains both Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team, was just given the highest award at The Best FIFA Football Awards which ...
For international students and travelers, it can sometimes be intimidating not knowing how to pronounce very well known brands in the USA. In this video by Linguamarina, you’ll learn the correct pronunciation of every brand ...
A sabbatical is typically a break from work sometimes up to a year to focus on other things. This can be anything from volunteering in 3rd world countries, traveling for leisure, or working on a ...
What if you could go to the grocery store and purchase any drug you chose and it was all legal? The Economist gathered a panel of experts to discuss what the world might look like ...