By Edwin Flores, NBC News
Latina chef, author and TV personality Lorena Garcia is partnering with a national nonprofit group to let families know there are free meals available for children and teenagers as more people face hunger and food insecurity amid high food prices. Continue reading Renowned Latina chef helps spread word about free summer meals for kids, teens
By Tess Garcia, Refinery 29
Like many immigrants, Latines have a complicated history with secondhand shopping. Some of us grew up parsing through thrift stores out of necessity. Continue reading 7 Latina-Owned Secondhand Shops That Promote Sustainability
By Jackie Wattles, CNN
A rocket built by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin carried its fifth group of passengers to the edge of space, including the first-ever Mexican-born woman to make such a journey. Continue reading At 17, she was her family’s breadwinner on a McDonald’s salary. Now she’s gone into space
By Kiko Martinez, Remezcla
Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson has become the first player of Mexican descent to win an NBA championship. Continue reading Juan Toscano-Anderson Becomes First Player of Mexican Descent to Win NBA Title
By Elizabeth Chavolla, NBC Los Angeles
Working in the newsroom helped her become a better series writer, said Claudia Forestieri, creator of the new comedy “Gordita Chronicles.” Continue reading Former TV News Producer Showcases Latin Culture With New Series ‘Gordita Chronicles’
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching “Be ATC,” a recruiting campaign to hire the next generation of air traffic controllers. The application window will be open nationwide from June 24-27 for all eligible U.S. citizens. Continue reading FAA Launches ‘Be ATC’ Campaign to Recruit Next Diverse Generation of Air Traffic Controllers
By Yamily Habib, Be Latina
We have often talked about the economic strength of the Latino community — especially Latinas. We are not only one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups but also the ones who have jump-started the nation’s economy before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Jennifer Lopez Wants to Give Latina Entrepreneurs the Capital Boost They Need
By Greg Beacham, ABC 7
Daniel Suárez became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday, holding off Chris Buescher for a historic victory at Sonoma Raceway. Continue reading Daniel Suárez grabs historic NASCAR Cup Series win at Sonoma
By Tiffany Rivera, Al Dia
Adamary Sosa has vivid memories of her mother making batches of homemade limbers when she was just a kid when her family lived in Reading, Pennsylvania. Continue reading How Simply Antojitos is selling authentic Puerto Rican treats ahead of the Summer season
By Kiko Martinez, Remezcla
Meet Katya Echazarreta . The 26-year-old electrical engineer will make history when she becomes the first Mexican-born woman to travel to space . Continue reading Meet Katya Echazarreta, the First Mexican-Born Woman To Go to Space
