In Arizona, a legacy of English-only education, systemic racism and xenophobic laws create a mental health crisis among Latino students.
While thousands of undocumented immigrants are newly eligible for Medi-Cal, others have been disenrolled as pandemic-era policies wind down.
Filmmaker Joseph Mathew takes us on a journey that explores the power migrants can have, while portraying real characters.
The men who died in the Baltimore bridge collapse join hundreds of other migrant workers who’ve died toiling in unsafe and dangerous conditions on U.S. job sites.
How a growing Latino population is reshaping North Carolina and other Southern states — and turning the region into a crucial site for the future of American politics.
After the number of voters who speak Spanish as their primary language surpassed 10,000 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, a federal requirement kicked in, forcing officials to translate ballots and other election materials.
Reproductive justice advocates say Latinas are being lured by promises of free pregnancy tests and free diapers. Many are unknowingly walking into clinics that push a hidden agenda.
Toxic air lingers in a Texas Latino community, revealing failures in state’s air monitoring system and leaving residents in the dark.
Feeling relief after getting laid off, a journalist reflects on her career reporting on the U.S./Mexico border, the cost to her mental health, and what she's learning about recovery.
The lack of personal identification is a barrier for many immigrants across the U.S. The soon-to-be-implemented REAL ID policy threatens to keep more people on society’s margins.
California is one of three that allows those without full immigration status to get licensed as therapists.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals threw out a lawsuit by Laredo’s most famous citizen journalist. One dissenting judge said the decision guarantees journalists “will only be able to report information the government chooses to share.”
An unconventional citizen journalist stands up for free speech by suing the Laredo public officials who had her arrested.
It’s called a mass-disabling event: One in five COVID-19 infections results in long COVID, with Latinos the most affected. As society and medicine largely ignore this lingering crisis, how prepared are we to care for a looming avalanche of Latino long-haulers?
A vivacious and powerful trailblazer left her mark in the world of journalism bringing voices and stories previously unheard.
As the first Latina CEO of documentary powerhouse Independent Television Service, Carrie Lozano embraces the recognition and respects the responsibility.
Teen girls across the U.S. are experiencing dramatic increases in depression and mental illness, but social media and the pandemic have compounded the challenges for Latinas and other girls of color. Culturally competent therapy, whole-child educational initiatives and community-based solutions can help.
Amidst a national climate of restriction — with states outlawing critical race theory in schools and conservatives banning books — Arizonans are in a rematch with a politician striking fear in educators who teach identity and racism.
In San Diego, an artist’s new masterwork cements the role of historic Chicano Park as a global icon and a monument to the city’s Latino community.
The debate surrounding on-campus police has intensified against the backdrop of school shootings and the racial reckoning ignited by the George Floyd tragedy. But who supports this intervention – and who opposes it – may be surprising, and their opposing views underscore the tension that pulls at the fabric of diverse communities across the U.S.
Her mother’s prison term turned her life upside down, but now Jade Green is leading an organization that’s transforming the lives of young people who have been involved in the justice system — inside a former youth detention center converted into a place of education and triumph.
Students’ experience of physical and emotional safety is crucial to their ability to learn, understand abstract concepts and advance educationally, according to psychological and neuroscience research.
The impact of a new law that seeks to push undocumented immigrants out of Florida remains to be seen, but key sectors of the local economy are already anticipating its effects. Arizona's experience with anti-immigrant legislation may offer a glimpse into the economic price Florida might pay and the unforeseen political backslash that may come with it.
What if technology was steering your academic success? At one university, predictive analytics is helping more students of color reach graduation, but researchers raise alarm bells about possible pitfalls, and baked-in bias.
With an Aging Population that Needs Culturally Competent Care, Families Face A Caregiver Crunch.
Years of separation weigh heavily on Central American immigrant parents in the San Francisco Bay Area who yearn to reunite with the children they left behind.
A natural mutation found in Puerto Rican dairy cows might keep them healthier in extreme heat.
Gun violence suffered by Latinos in the U.S. has increased. Survivors often face a difficult road ahead that includes medical bills and accessing mental health resources.