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Mattel Unveils Barbie Dolls Inspired by Latin Icons Celia Cruz, Julia Alvarez in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

As part of honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, toy company Mattel added two unique "role model" Barbie dolls to their collection.

'Dia De Muertos' or Day of the Dead Exhibit at National Museum of Mexican Art to Honor Vanessa Guillen, Adam Toledo, COVID Victims

'Dia De Muertos' or Day of the Dead Exhibit at National Museum of Mexican Art to Honor Vanessa Guillen, COVID Victims

Sep 10, 2021 06:07 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Vanessa Guillen, Adam Toledo, and the COVID-19 victims will be honored in a "Dia De Muertos" or Day of the Dead exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Arts in Chicago.

California Recall Election: Poll Shows Wide Majority of Latinos Oppose Removing Gavin Newsom From Office

Sep 08, 2021 06:09 AM EDT By Jess Smith

A new poll in the closing days of the recall election in California showed that a big majority of Latino voters are in opposition to removing Gov. Gavin Newsom.

U.S. Life Expectancy Declining With Latinos, Black Americans Being Widely Affected

U.S. Life Expectancy Declining; Latinos, Black Americans Being Widely Affected

Jul 21, 2021 09:12 PM EDT By Mary Webber

A federal report has shown that U.S. life expectancy has declined in 2020 largely due to the deadly COVID pandemic.

Community Health Care Center Offers Free Covid-19 Vaccines To Eligible South LA Residents

Latinos Faces COVID-19 Death 11 Times Higher

Apr 06, 2021 06:24 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Compared to the United States-born men and women who do not have Hispanic blood, Latinos of working ages 20 to 54 are 11 times more prone to die of COVID-19 based on a recent study.

Opioid Overdose Rising Among Latinos Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Opioid Overdose Rising Among Latinos Amid the Pandemic

Mar 15, 2021 10:14 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The current opioid use is one of the most widespread drug epidemics in the history of the United States regarding all racial and ethnic groups.

Latinos and Blacks in Florida Are Being Left Behind in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Mar 01, 2021 11:50 PM EST By Joshua Summers

In the rise of the new coronavirus variants, Latinos and Blacks in Florida began raising alarms that the first COVID-19 vaccines were finding their way into the arms of mostly white senior citizens.

Vaccine Hesitancy High Among Latinos, Experts Weigh in on Why

Jan 27, 2021 04:40 AM EST By Dana Cruz

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected people of color, particularly Hispanics and Latinos. But despite this, some factors still add to their vaccine hesitancy.

4 Latino Directors Whose Movies You Need To Watch

Dec 22, 2020 06:54 AM EST By Dana Cruz

In the show business, where White Americans lead most productions, seeing diversity with Latino directors or Black lead actors is a breath of fresh air.

4 Holiday Festivities That Latinos Celebrate Before Christmas

Dec 06, 2020 04:46 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Holiday festivities are not a stranger to many, and while waiting for Christmas morning to gather around a tree and open presents is fun, it's not the end for many Latinos.

Did You Really Just Say That? Biden Tries to Speak Spanish to Pelosi

Nov 20, 2020 10:34 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has tried to speak Spanish in front of Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Latinos in Military: Honoring Them on Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2020 10:47 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

Veterans Day has been one of the most anticipated federal holidays in the United States.

6 Things Only People Raised in a Latino Family Will Understand

Nov 10, 2020 05:15 AM EST By D. Cruz

Not all Latino families are the same, but many households share some customs.

4 Racist Habits Latinos Have to Stop Immediately

Nov 02, 2020 06:40 AM EST By Dana Cruz

Racist habits are hard to kill but while the practice is not easy to forgive, Latinos seem to be a lot more forgiving with it.

Mental Health Services During COVID-19 on High Demand Among Latinos

Oct 23, 2020 02:24 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Many Latinos are suffering from the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but services to help them psychologically are running low.

Hospital In El Centro, California Copes With Area's Rise In Coronavirus Infections

Latino, Black COVID-19 Death Rates Fall in LA County Due to Workplace Crackdowns

Oct 16, 2020 12:32 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

The decline in COVID-19 cases and deaths among Latino and Black people was caused by aggressive workplace health enforcement, said Los Angeles County officials.