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Streets remained flooded in Cataño, Puerto Rico the day after Hurricane Fiona made landfall on the island.

Science

Why Latino people are on the front lines of climate change

5:01am September 21, 2022

by Rebecca Hersher

A wide range of Latino communities in the United States are affected by climate-driven storms, floods, droughts and heat waves, and are leading the charge to address global warming.

Housing

Hispanic And Black Communities Struggle To Apply For Housing Aid

9:29am October 01, 2021

by Eileen Rodriguez

The Supreme Court's decision to end President Joe Biden's eviction moratorium this past August leaves many Latino and Black communities — the ones facing a higher risk of eviction — with very

Growing numbers of Latinos identifying as "Some other race" for the U.S. census have boosted the category to become the country's second-largest racial group after "White." Researchers are concerned the catchall grouping obscures many Latinx people's iden

National

1 In 7 People Mark 'Some Other Race' On The U.S. Census. That's A Big Data Problem

2:25pm September 30, 2021

by Hansi Lo Wang

Growing numbers of Latinos turned a mysterious census category into the country's second-largest racial group. Researchers say that makes it harder to address racial inequities over the next decade.

As the nation begins its annual celebration of Latino history, culture and other achievements, it's not too late to ask why we lump together roughly 62 million people with complex identities under a single umbrella.

National

Yes, We're Calling It Hispanic Heritage Month And We Know It Makes Some Of You Cringe

3:45pm September 17, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Opinions around the word Hispanic versus Latino or the newer Latinx are rooted in personal experiences. Here's a look at how more than 62 million people in the U.S. fall under the Hispanic umbrella.

Un Grupo De Apoyo Distribuirá Máscaras Y Pide Más Apoyo Para La Comunidad Latina

7:43pm June 11, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

Un grupo de soporte de Latinos estará distribuyendo máscaras y registrando votantes este fin de semana.

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Advocates To Distribute Masks And Urge More Support For Latino Communities

4:47pm June 11, 2020

by Eddie Garcia

A Latino advocacy group will distribute masks and hold voter registration events this weekend. This comes as the Hispanic community makes up a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases.

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Health & Safety

Forsyth County’s Hispanic Community Hit Hardest By COVID-19

3:56pm June 05, 2020

by David Ford

Public health officials in Forsyth County are maintaining their focus on the area's Hispanic community, expanding their outreach through local partnerships.

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Forsyth County's Hispanic Community Sees Another Spike In COVID-19 Cases

11:01am June 03, 2020

by David Ford

Forsyth County reported 162 new positive COVID-19 cases Monday — the largest spike in cases to date.

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Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is photographed after winning the best leading actor award for Pain and Glory at the Spanish Film Academy's Goya Awards in Málaga, Spain, on Jan. 26.

Why Labeling Antonio Banderas A 'Person Of Color' Triggers Such A Backlash

2:51pm February 09, 2020

by Lucía Benavides

When media called him one of the few actors of color nominated for an Oscar, many Spaniards mocked the term or got angry.

The Martinez family stands in front of their home in New Jersey. During a speech at her graduation, Alondra said to her parents: "Mamá, papá, lo logramos." Mom, dad, we made it.

Hispanic Unemployment Has Hit Record Lows. But Does That Mean Progress?

9:08am May 25, 2019

by Jasmine Garsd

Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.