- Politics
James Talarico’s campaign was strong with Latino voters. That’s good news for Democrats.
The rising star's campaign offers some clues to solving a major Democratic problem.
4 min readMS NOW
EntertainmentSan Diego Latino Film Festival returns with more than 140 films | March 18-22
The 33rd edition features more than 140 films, offering something for everyone from established names to emerging talent. Actor Omar Chaparro and actress Barbara Mori will attend the festival, with Chaparro appearing on March 20 and Mori on March 18. Diana Cervera, the festival's community engagement and program manager, played a major role in the film selection process.
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Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame to induct 2025 class on Friday
On Friday night, six new organizations or individuals who have made significant positive impacts on Latin Americans in the Natural State will be inducted into the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame.
KARK2 min read - Entertainment
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host Hispanic Heritage …
The Oklahoma City Thunder will host Hispanic Heritage …
HoopsHype - US
How Latino voters in Texas made James Talarico the Democratic nominee for Senate
Talarico dominated in Bexar and Webb counties and further south in the Rio Grande Valley. Combined, those four counties nearly offset all of Crockett's 70,000-vote margin across Dallas and Houston.
3 min readHouston Chronicle
- Celebrity
Hollywood still undervalues Latinas. LIFE Film Festival gives them the spotlight
LIFE Film Festival (Latina Independent Film Extravaganza) returns to Los Angeles this week for its 13th year.
3 min readLA Times
- Celebrity
Hollywood still undervalues Latinas. LIFE Film Festival gives them the spotlight
LIFE Film Festival (Latina Independent Film Extravaganza) returns to Los Angeles this week for its 13th year.
3 min readLA Times - De Los
- Politics
Texas Latinos turned out in massive numbers for Democrats
In multiple Latino-majority counties, more people cast Democratic votes on Tuesday than voted for Kamala Harris in 2024.
1646 min readPolitico
- US
Latino councilor told to repeat ‘in English’ in Metro Council meeting, sparking backlash
During a Metro Council work session, a Latino councilor was asked to "say that in English" while he was already speaking English, sparking backlash and prompting an apology from the councilor who made the comment.
KOIN2 min read - US
Julián Castro plans to build a $250M endowment for Latino community groups across the US Southwest
In a Wednesday announcement, the Latino Community Foundation pledged to build a $250 million endowment and expand grantmaking across the southwestern states. “The destiny of the United States is intertwined with the destiny of the Latino community like never before,” Castro told The Associated Press. “We’re confident that by helping to ensure that the Latino community does well, we’re helping to ensure that the United States does well in the years to come.”
Associated Press5 min read - US
Latino politician was asked to repeat himself ‘in English’ — while speaking English
The exchange prompted Metro Councilor Mary Nolan to apologize to Councilor Juan Carlos González, but the overture fell flat. “I was shocked again,” he said.
3 min readOregonLive.com
- US
Orange County Mayor appoints Luana Ortiz as Hispanic community liaison
Luana Ortiz appointed as special assistant to Orange County Mayor, focusing on Hispanic community engagement and outreach efforts.
1 min readWFTV
- US
Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame announces 2025 class | Here are the inductees
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Carlos Eduardo Espina is one of TikTok's biggest Latino stars. Texas Democrats have taken notice.
Carlos Espina is campaigning for James Talarico and Sylvia Garcia. Millions of social media followers are listening.
12 min read - Business
Latinos en Spokane executive director to step down, lead organization's development project
Feb. 27—Latinos en Spokane announced on social media Thursday night that its longtime executive director and co-founder will step down, pending the hire of a replacement for the position. Jennyfer Mesa founded the nonprofit organization in 2017 with Misael Vences and Alberto Alberty. The mission, according to the Latinos en Spokane website, "is to provide wrap-around services, building ...
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.1 min read - Entertainment
FlixLatino: A cultural Bridge for Latino audiences in the U.S.
As streaming continues to reshape entertainment, cultural representation remains a key issue, particularly for Latino audiences in the United States. While major platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video offer global libraries, Spanish-language content is often a secondary category within…
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- Politics
Letters to the Editor: Expanded benefits for families with children would help Latino families too
'In difficult times, strengthening families should be recognized as progress, not reframed as exclusion,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
1 min read - Sports
Is Ilia Topuria ‘too Hispanic’ to headline the UFC White House card?
The UFC may be pivoting on their headliner plans for the UFC White House card, which was looking like it would feature Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje to unify the lightweight title. According to Team Topuria insider Alvaro Colmenero, there are concerns that the fight may not be ‘American’ enough … or a little too […]
SB Nation2 min read - US
Prosecutors charge Wisconsin legislator with misdemeanor after blowup over Hispanic resolution
Prosecutors charged a Wisconsin legislator with disorderly conduct Wednesday in connection with a feud over who was involved with drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics last year. Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Milwaukee Democrat, faces up to 90 days in jail if she's convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court. According to a criminal complaint, the feud began in August as Democrats were planning resolutions honoring Hispanic heritage and Hispanic veterans in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in September.
Associated Press2 min read - US
Fear of ICE has driven customers of Latino grocer in Southeast Portland out of sight
In Southeast Portland, the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration enforcement isn't only a threat to undocumented families seeking to stay together, it's had a chilling effect on the community such that shop owners say they're struggling to pay the bills as their regular customers disappear. Joe Esparza is the owner of El Campesino PDX, a Latin American grocery store on Southeast Powell Boulevard. Esparza said he's used to stocking items from South America — Argentina, Colombia and Peru, to name a few.
3 min readKGW
- Politics
Miami Latino voters aren’t a guarantee for the GOP in the midterms | Opinion
Miami-Dade backed Trump in 2024; now affordability could cost the GOP Latino voters in midterms | Opinion
3 min readMiami Herald
- Politics
Arellano: This Latino Republican Trump speech watch party was neither large, nor especially Latino
It was the Los Angeles Hispanic Republican Club's potluck party for President Trump's State of the Union address, but there was a problem: Not many Hispanics showed up.
6 min read - US
Employee at SoFi stadium fired after threatening to call ICE on Latino guests
A third-party employee at SoFi stadium is out of a job after she threatened to call ICE on a Latino guest following a recent concert.
2 min readNY Post
- Business
Kiva NWA boosts bilingual loans for Hispanic entrepreneurs
Kiva NWA expanding Spanish-language capital access support.
KNWA Fayetteville2 min read - US
New report shows more Latinos without criminal histories being detained under Trump
A new report reveals a dramatic shift in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions under President Donald Trump.
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