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 Keka Araujo, BET News
According to Axios, Francia Márquez will become the South American nation’s first Black vice president after Gustavo Petro won the country’s presidential runoff election on Sunday. Continue reading Colombia Elects Its First Black Vice President
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 Angela Johnson, The Root
She’s already crushing the beauty game with her PATTERN line of hair care products and accessories. Now actress and entrepreneur Tracee Ellis Ross is teaming up with the non-profit Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW) and H&M USA to inspire and support other Black women business owners. Continue reading Tracee Ellis Ross Partners With Non Profit To Support Black Women-Owned Businesses
BY Angel Saunders, Revolt
Last week (June 8), it was announced that a group headed by Walmart heir Rob Walton would buy the Denver Broncos, pending approval from the league. One of the group members, a businesswoman named Mellody Hobson, is set to become the first Black female NFL minority owner. Continue reading Mellody Hobson to join Denver Broncos as the first Black female NFL owner
By Jen Juneau, People
Jennifer Hudson has officially achieved EGOT status! Continue reading Jennifer Hudson Becomes an EGOT at the 2022 Tony Awards as She Wins for A Strange Loop
By Yamily Habib, Be Latina
When we say Latinas are breaking through in every industry, we mean every industry. Just look at the outstanding achievement of Twitch streamer Maria “Chica” Lopez, who has joined the icon series of Epic Games‘ popular game, Fortnite. Continue reading Maria ‘Chica’ Lopez Becomes the First Latina LBTQ+ Creator To Join Fortnite Icon Series
