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Know Your Latina Congresswoman, Part Four: The Centrists and Conservatives

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In this era of politics, being a Latina in Congress makes it much more likely that a candidate is left-leaning in her political positions....
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Know Your Latina Congresswomen, Part Three: The Border Warriors

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Hispanic Heritage Month brings to the forefront conversations about the southern US border, which has been both an entryway and a barrier against the...
Joanna Gallegos BELatina

Roots Tracing: The Long and Complex History of Latino Immigration in America

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Latino immigration in the United States is something that’s been around for quite some time now. Even though some may people may now want...
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Millions of American Women First Experienced Sex as Rape, According to Bleak Study

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Having a traumatic, first sexual experience can wreak havoc on your mind and body, even well past the immediate aftermath of an act of...
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Influencia Latina: 15 Hispanic Social Media Influencers Who Put Soul and Sass on the...

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The power of influencers and brand advocates comes from the late 19th century, according to The Shelf. It is reported that one of the...
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Know Your Latina Congresswomen, Part Two: Representative Leaders in “Majority-Minority” Communities

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For Part Two of BELatina’s Hispanic Heritage Month series “Know Your Latina Congresswomen,” we’re highlighting a few of the Latinas who are helming “majority-minority”...
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Here’s Why Hispanic Heritage Month Matters Today More Than Ever

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Reprising its appearance for the 31st time, Hispanic Heritage Month begins mid-month, on September 15th, and overflows into October, ending on the 15th. Designed...
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Top 11 September Podcasts for the Food Connoisseur

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You enjoy food for pleasure and we don't blame you. Luckily, social media serves as the perfect platform to find inspiration and new places...
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Why Are Hispanics in Colorado Disproportionally Obese?

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According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention from 2015 to 2016, about 93.3 million US adults (39.8%) were overweight or obese....
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El Pollo Loco Sponsors Month-Long Campaign to Resurrect Lost LA Murals through Augmented Reality

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To commemorate this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexican-style grilled chicken chain El Pollo Loco, ubiquitous throughout the southwestern US, has partnered with Snapchat for...
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How Trump’s Infamous Citizenship Question Negatively Affects Latino Kids

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The Trump's infamous citizenship question may be out of the census but because of the fear among undocumented parents, Latino kids may be under-counted....
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Know Your Latina Congresswomen, Part One: The Southerners

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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring the important work that each and every Latina is actively performing for the country from Congressional office.  And...