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Selena, Seen Clearly

The new Netflix documentary turns to the archive to reveal the person behind decades of mythmaking

Nov 24, 2025

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9 min read

Francisco Avilés Pino
Francisco Avilés Pino

A Portrait of Lalo Alcaraz

Our latest podcast episode with a Latinolandia OG

Nov 7, 2025

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5 min read

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Why Latino Men Will Try Everything But Therapy

It's time to break the cycle

Oct 13, 2025

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9 min read

Chris Bustos
Chris Bustos
This Is the State of Latinos in Massachusetts

Dec 3, 2025

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9 min read

This Is the State of Latinos in Massachusetts

The Latino Newsletter and El Planeta interview Governor Maura Healey

Rosanna Marinelli
Rosanna Marinelli

U.S. Latinos Reach Record Highs in Population and Labor Force

One in five Americans is Latino, a new UCLA and Cal Lutheran study says

Oct 7, 2025

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6 min read

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

Nearly Half of Latinos Say the American Dream Is Slipping Away

Hispanic Sentiment Study reveals a decline in optimism, eroding trust, and a widening gap between Latino influence and recognition

Aug 18, 2025

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5 min read

Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

The Hispanic-American Identity Crisis

Growing up Latino in the U.S. and questioning what that means for me

Jul 9, 2025

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6 min read

Chris Bustos
Chris Bustos
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What Defines Who’s the ’Most American’

Jun 30, 2025

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8 min read

What Defines Who’s the ’Most American’

Studies show many still equate national identity with being white and English-speaking

The Conversation
The Conversation
With Pride and Without Permission, We Are Here to Stay

Jun 24, 2025

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4 min read

With Pride and Without Permission, We Are Here to Stay

In difficult times, I invite our LGBTQ+ community to remember that your presence matters and that you are not alone

Andrea Montañez
Andrea Montañez
Going Beyond the Paycheck

Jun 6, 2025

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6 min read

Going Beyond the Paycheck

Reclaiming worth after job loss as a Latino man

Chris Bustos
Chris Bustos
How Dismantling DEI Threatens Students Like Me

May 27, 2025

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9 min read

How Dismantling DEI Threatens Students Like Me

Without it, we are left with fewer chances to thrive

Henders Aponte
Henders Aponte
Braids and Moños Bring Back Childhood Memories

May 13, 2025

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7 min read

Braids and Moños Bring Back Childhood Memories

Evanelly Aguilar’s Moños de mi Niñez events offer a nostalgic space for healing and cultural connection

Chantal Vaca
Chantal Vaca
How One Mom Built a Latino Homeschooling Network

Apr 3, 2025

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6 min read

How One Mom Built a Latino Homeschooling Network

Gisela Quiñones turned a private Facebook group into a nationwide community offering Latino Studies classes, field trips, and lasting friendships

Hector Cervantes
Hector Cervantes
A Short History of Empanadas Through NYC’s Restaurants

Apr 1, 2025

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11 min read

A Short History of Empanadas Through NYC’s Restaurants

Food history can be found in dishes that exist today

Santiago Flórez
Santiago Flórez
Bad Bunny’s “LA MuDANZA” Video Proves I Still Belong

Mar 24, 2025

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7 min read

Bad Bunny’s “LA MuDANZA” Video Proves I Still Belong

Puerto Rican identity is complicated, but it should not be

JoAnna Cintron
JoAnna Cintron
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