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Margarita Rodriguez. Photo: Make the Road NJ Twitter
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New Jersey undocumented workers hunger strike for COVID benefits after similar movement in New York
By Brittany Valentine

Governor Phil Murphy’s office has yet to come to the table with an adequate solution as the strike hits its tenth day.

A man walks through the Millennium Park as he protests during a rally on April 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images
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Chicago and the nation rocked by the police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo
Rep. Mazie Hirono. Photo: Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images
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The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act looks to tackle AAPI hate head on, but amendments could curb its power

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Margarita Rodriguez. Photo: Make the Road NJ Twitter
Politics
New Jersey undocumented workers hunger strike for COVID benefits after similar movement in New York
A man walks through the Millennium Park as he protests during a rally on April 15, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images
Politics
Chicago and the nation rocked by the police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo
Rep. Mazie Hirono. Photo: Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images
Politics
The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act looks to tackle AAPI hate head on, but amendments could curb its power
In a new op-ed for El Nuevo Día, Menendez voiced his support for self determination. Photos: Getty Images
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Senator Menendez makes case for Puerto Rico Self Determination by Reps. Velázquez, AOC
Photo: Erik McGregor/Getty Images
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Anti-trans legislation hits a new low: Conversion Therapy
A recent report by Pew Research on Social Media Use in 2021 gives more insight into the platforms that Hispanics and Latinos predominantly use. Photo: Thomas Trutschel via Getty Images 
Politics
New social media survey gives insight on best platforms to reach Hispanic and Latino voters
Ericka Moritsugu. Photo: National Partnership for Women & Families
Politics
Erika Moritsugu is the White House’s new senior AAPI Liaison
Reps. Darren Soto and Nydia Velazquez. Photos: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images, Kevin Dietsch-Pool/Getty Images  
Politics
A rundown of the Insular Legislative Hearing On Puerto Rico’s political status
Photo: Mandel Ngan/Getty Images
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Mexican-American woman becomes one of the latest victims of AAPI hate

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Latin AMA's 2021 poster and some of the nominees. Efe
Music
What happened at the Latin American Music Awards?
Elizabeth Esteban y su familia. Foto extraida de Gofundme, entrevista para NBCnews.
Social
Daughter of Purépechas, indigenous Mexican migrants, gets a full ride to Harvard 
Mexican photographer Iván Macías came in second place in the Individual Portraits category of World Press Photo 2021.Photo: Instagram @ivan_macias 
Social
Mexican photographer wins second place in portraits at the 2021 World Press Photo Contest
Gabriela Mistral. Photo: La Tercera.
Literature
Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American Nobel Prize winner
Karen Olivo. Image from Getty / Taylor Hill.
Theater
Karen Olivo, the Broadway star protesting Scott Rudin's silence
"Fast & Furious." Photo by Universal Studios.
Film & Television
John Cena, Cardi B and Ozuna will be in 'Fast & Furious 9'
 Sit-in in front of the National Palace on Thursday, March 11 and in front of the National Palace. RD 3 Causalesl. File Image.
Social
The decriminalization of abortion in the Dominican Republic polarizes the populace
The single is both a symbolic cry for help and a prescription with steps to identify and get out of the kind of relationships that undermine a life. PHOTOGRAPHY: Zerimar
Music
Zerimar addresses firmly the issue of gender violence in her new single "Con el tiempo"
Carlos Figueroa, Antonio Sánchez and Fernando Tarrazo form the band Los Rivera Destino. PHOTOGRAPHY: YouTube
Music
Los Rivera Destino return with Pedro Capó to remind us how much we miss the club

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Her daughters Adrienne and Claudette told her about the monoclonal antibody treatment that could help her overcome COVID-19. Photo: Nilda Alicea-Felix.
Women
Nilda Alicea-Felix, the mother of actress and singer, Adrienne Bailon, shares her near-death COVID-19 experience
Kayla Gore also provides hot meals and essentials for homeless LGTBQ members every Thursday. Photo: Instagram.
Non Profits
A nonprofit in Tennesee is building tiny houses for homeless transgender women
Juan López was honored by AL DÍA at its 2017 Hispanic Heritage Awards as the business archetype. Photo: Samantha Laub/AL DÍA News.
Business
Juan López is now the number two man at Independence Blue Cross
Mole Poblano opened its doors in July 2012. Photo: Facebook.
Business
How Mole Poblano in the Italian Market took a stand for South Philly’s Mexican restaurants
They are looking to educations locals about plants and natural healing. Photo. Facebook.
Women
The mother-daughter duo teaching locals the art of healing through plants in West Philly
They also have shrimp and fish tacos that are made to order every day. Photo: Nora's Kitchen.
Business
Nora’s Kitchen brings birria tacos and more to South Street
John Zito and Tony Trov opened their storefront in 2016. Photo: South Fellini.
Business
How two film buffs from South Philly opened a t-shirt shop on Passyunk
Laurel also does outreach along with her volunteers. Photo: Savage Sisters.
Non Profits
Savage Sisters in Kensington assists residents with supplies and cleans the streets for a better neighborhood
In 2017, Dr. Antonia Villarruel was honored as an archetype during AL DÍA's Hispanic Heritage Month Awards. Photo: Samantha Laub/AL DÍA News.
Women
UPenn’s Dr. Antonia Villarruel to receive Mexico’s highest honor for service to its diaspora

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Father Nelson, Finding New Hope for Philadelphia
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Philly becomes the country's celebration center as Joe Biden wins
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