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A Black woman lifts Afro Colombians in forgotten regions of the country out of a narrative of exploitation, poverty and war and into a new promise of equity, development and peace
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Expanding view of domestic violence in California gives survivors new tool, but unsympathetic judges remain an obstacle
Read MoreA longtime activist for immigrant rights turns her attention to children hurt by family separation, and deportation, with a book that specially speaks to them
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Latin American feminists don’t believe that the end of Roe vs. Wade affects laws passed in their countries, but they warn of the spread of an anti-reproductive rights narrative fostered by misinformation and opportunistic politicians
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Reproductive care will be even more challenging for marginalized people after the fall of Roe v. Wade
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One immigrant endured more than two decades of psychological manipulation and financial abuse by her husband, yet didn’t think she was a victim. Legal safeguards modeled on domestic violence protections are limited and came too late to help her
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While the fate of DACA is in the hands of federal courts, many beneficiaries crave the stability the program doesn’t offer them
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As more Latinos join urban gardens, the benefits, and obstacles to cultivating roots in the city come into focus
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Guilt, PTSD, and vicarious trauma. Covering tragedies in their communities takes a toll on Latino journalists
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A new take on a timeless story showcases the cultural nuance and richness of the Latino culture
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More women are ‘hitting switches,’ making cars bounce and changing the lowrider scene in Los Angeles. They’re increasingly behind the steering wheels and customizing their cars
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The families of assassinated reporters in Mexico face emotional and economic hardships and even death threats in the aftermath of the killings. Francisco Pacheco's family doubled down on their quest for justice
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Over Uvalde and South Texas, politicians have maintained a border security apparatus with thousands of armed law enforcement officers lording over a largely Latino population. It took one young man just minutes to make tragic mockery of an ideological blanket of security
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Altavoz Lab is a collaborative project to strengthen reporters at community outlets that serve Black, Indigenous, immigrant and other communities of color in the U.S. with the goal of publishing stories that will enable local audiences to participate more fully in democracy.
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The pandemic exacerbated mental health disorders faced by Latinos and other marginalized groups. Support has been hard to come by. Advocates and therapists say cultural understanding is key to turning things around.
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So used to asking questions, a border journalist is left speechless when the roles are reversed and it is her young children who demand an explanation for which there are no words.
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Can the Border Patrol’s pattern of mistreating migrants without recourse be reversed?
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Climate change threatens nature’s balance in Brazil’s watery Pantanal – the world’s largest tropical wetlands and home to a stunning array of wildlife.
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Editor’s Note: In the fall of 2019, palabra debuted, featuring a story about Mexican immigrant Maximiliano Trejo who was caught up in the federal immigration court system and faced deportation. The story detailed how a diverse community of friends and neighbors rallied in support of the dedicated family man who’d become a cherished member of a Dallas neighborhood. This new chapter brings the story almost full circle.
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