Agentes de la patrulla fronteriza y representantes de América Latina debaten sobre los peligros que corren los inmigrantes al cruzar la frontera, entre estos, los abusos a manos de organizaciones transnacionales de crimen y las arduas temperaturas del desierto de Sonora.
Cientos de personas asistieron al primer foro en español organizado por el condado Maricopa sobre el fentanilo dirigido a la comunidad hispana. Entre los oradores estaban Ronny Morales y su madre, Marta Ayala, quienes compartieron su experiencia lidiando con la adicción en la familia.
This article details how the fight for independence in Mexico began, how the celebration has transcended borders more than 200 years later and how it's often confused with Cinco de Mayo, a more commercialized Mexican holiday in the U.S. Available in English and Spanish.
Day of the Death altars have transformed throughout generations as Latinos serve and honor their loved ones from all over the world, expert and Rutgers University professor Regina Marchi discusses in the article. An example of this is The Arizona Pet Project's community pet altar that celebrates the lives of deceased furry friends.
Besides being a symbol of faith for Catholics - as a version of the Virgin Mary (the mother of Jesus) who appeared in 1531 to an indigenous man named Juan Diego at the top of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico - the Guadalupana has become an inherent emblem of Mexican culture. The holy elements that make up her persona - a turquoise blanket, rays of sunlight, and golden stars - are inspiring artists throughout Arizona to create and offer art with her image.
Not only do small businesses play a crucial role in Arizona's economy since they provide employment for a significant portion of the workforce, but these spaces also serve as a platform to uplift minority voices as they navigate this sector. Spaces like Amor Collective, a store in Peoria founded by Stephanie Vazquez, featuring products from over 30-Latina owned brands simplify shopping from local businesses and, ultimately, show the power of community.
For the third year, DTPHX was launching its loteria-inspired interactive activity for people visiting Phoenix. To inagurate the activity, an event was organized at the Xico Inc. institute where organizers and participating artists fostered a celebratory atmosphere, not only of their artistic achievements but of Latino arts and culture.