The Racial Volcano Explodes in Los Angeles The Racial Volcano Explodes in Los Angeles
The current crisis has unleashed unleashed a firestorm of protest that could further divide the city’s communities. But it is also a chance to forge real unity in opposition to the...
Oct 14, 2022 / Bill Gallegos and Bill Fletcher Jr.
The Renewed Fight for Latinx Rights and Representation The Renewed Fight for Latinx Rights and Representation
From Hollywood portrayals to abortion laws to income inequality, panelists reimagine the status quo on the second day of the Latinx House’s Raizado Festival.
Sep 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro
The Raizado Festival Confronts Aspen’s Inequality The Raizado Festival Confronts Aspen’s Inequality
In one of the wealthiest towns in the country, Latinx and Indigenous issues intersect on the first day of the Latinx House’s inaugural Raizado Festival.
Sep 1, 2022 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro
Are Latino Voters Actually Fleeing the Democratic Party? Are Latino Voters Actually Fleeing the Democratic Party?
In Texas, unapologetically progressive Latinx candidates saw victories across the state, contradicting the claims of an exodus from the Democratic Party.
Mar 9, 2022 / Steve Phillips
Stumbling on Chilean Stones—and Chilean History Stumbling on Chilean Stones—and Chilean History
Chile has a new leader and a bright future. But a country in which 44 percent of the electorate voted for an admirer of Pinochet is in need of as many obstacles to forgetting as po...
Jan 27, 2022 / Editorial / Ariel Dorfman
On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates Made Baseball History On September 1, 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates Made Baseball History
There are many factors behind the “cleansing” of African Americans from a sport to which we were so essential for most of the 20th century.
Aug 31, 2021 / Bill Fletcher Jr.
Work in Progress Work in Progress
Making a film together, alone, on two continents, in two languages, in a pandemic.
Jun 23, 2021 / Something Is Happening Here / Divad Durant
Our Fathers Fought GOP Voter Suppression 70 Years Ago Our Fathers Fought GOP Voter Suppression 70 Years Ago
Cesar Chavez and Fred Ross Sr. knew it would take a movement to fight measures aimed at intimidating Latino voters. So they built one.
Jun 23, 2021 / Paul Chavez and Fred Ross Jr.
Loss Runs Like a River Through My Life Loss Runs Like a River Through My Life
On grief’s unequal racial burden, and the Internet as a vehicle to negotiate survival and turn collective grief into collective action.
Jun 16, 2021 / Something Is Happening Here / Malkia Devich-Cyril
¿Quiere arreglar la brecha racial de riqueza? Comience cancelando la deuda estudiantil. ¿Quiere arreglar la brecha racial de riqueza? Comience cancelando la deuda estudiantil.
Quiero imaginar un futuro mejor, al igual que lo hicieron mis padres. Pero no debería venir con ataduras abrumadoras.
Apr 26, 2021 / En español / Sabrina Calazans