Given the political stakes as well as the stakes for Latino families, Democratic leaders must do better.
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10 Miami Bakeries That Showcase a World of Flavors
The area’s culture revolves around a good pastry and coffee from the diverse selection of bakeries, many of which draw inspiration from the Caribbean and Latin America.
Corporate Board Diversity Increased in 2021. Some Ask What Took So Long.
Some executives say corporate boards have often overlooked qualified women and nonwhite people. That may be changing.
Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
Readers react to a guest essay that was critical of the remake of the movie. Also: Newark’s homeless; helping grieving children
Expanding the Scope of ‘Latin American Art’
Eight not-to-be-missed shows offer scores of creators and local art traditions from New York, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.
Democrats Find Urgent New Reasons to Worry About Latino Voters
Two reports shed light on the issues driving Hispanic voters and why their support of the Democratic Party is eroding.
In a Small Kentucky Town, the Candle Factory Was a Lifeline for Its Workers
Eight people were killed when a tornado struck a Mayfield Consumer Products building. Now, amid acrimony over whether managers could have done more to keep employees safe, there is worry about lost jobs.
In ‘With Love,’ Gloria Calderón Kellett Comes Home for the Holidays
For her first show as a sole creator, Calderón Kellett writes love stories for a family that looks a lot like her own.
Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose on ‘West Side Story
The two actresses explain what the new “West Side Story” gets right, what the original lacked and why playing the role they’re both known for is so gut-wrenching.
How Hispanics Became Swing Voters
Republicans see an opportunity. Democrats have a lot of work to do.
The ‘West Side Story’ Remake We Didn’t Need
We need the resources to craft our own stories, not more accurate retellings of narratives that weren’t even meant for us.
Buñuelos: A Christmastime Treat and Common Street Food
The sweet, fried dough is a common street food year-round, but the dessert is especially popular during the Christmas season.
The Words Democrats Use Are Not the Real Problem
The whys of American politics have much more to do with the ever-changing currents of race, religion and economic production than they do with political messaging.
Justice Dept. Files Voting Rights Suit Against Texas Over Map
The department said the state’s redistricting plan would violate the Voting Rights Act by discriminating against minority voters.
How Much Are Latinos Shifting Right?
So far, the data remains mixed. And the defection of Ryan Guillen, a Texas state lawmaker, to the G.O.P. may not have been driven solely by ideology.
With ‘Encanto,’ Stephanie Beatriz Finds Yet Another Voice
The actress, also featured in “In the Heights” and on the series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” discusses her lead role as Mirabel in the latest Disney animated film.
Colorism and Racism Belong to the Same Family
The relative decline of whites in the population does not guarantee racial progress.
Can Progress on Diversity Be Union-Made?
In Boston, setting a goal for a racially diverse construction work force is one thing. Meeting it has proved more difficult.
Republicans Are Going to Use Dog Whistles. Democrats Can’t Just Ignore Them.
Liberals have to forge an effective counterattack on race.
Aida Rodriguez Wants You to Laugh at the Pain
The Dominican American comic hopes to broaden the way Latinos are represented in comedy. She’s finally getting her chance.
BIPOC or POC? Equity or Equality? Debating Words on the Left
For those pushing for changes in society on race and other issues, words matter. They can also muddle.
This Special Election Is Testing Republican Efforts to Court Latino Voters
The contest to fill a vacant State House seat in South Texas has exposed the vulnerabilities of a Democratic stronghold.
A 100-Year-Old Priest Was Nudged From His Parish. He Has No Plan to Retire.
The Rev. Luis Urriza arrived in Beaumont, Texas, nearly 70 years ago and founded the thriving Cristo Rey parish. His religious order has now called him back to Spain.
How ‘Maya and the Three,’ ‘Encanto’ and ‘Vivo’ Animate Latinidad
A warrior princess, an enchanted family and a kinkajou musician are changing how Latino stories are told — at least in animation.
How the Young Lords Changed Public Health Care
The Young Lords took over Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx on July 14, 1970. Their demand? Accessible, quality health care for all.
Hispanic Heritage Gets Meme Treatment: ‘Mordida, Mordida’
Young Hispanic people on Twitter are sharing memes reminiscent of childhood, heritage and assimilation.
In ‘Alma’s Way,’ a Young Latina Thinks for Herself, Like Her Creator
Set in the Bronx, the new PBS Kids’ show from Sonia Manzano, who played Maria on “Sesame Street,” promotes diversity and critical thinking.
Why Texas Republicans Are Proposing a New Congressional Map
Rather than trying to make significant gains in the state, where Democrats have been increasingly ascendant in recent years, Republicans appear to be trying to bolster their existing congressional delegation.
How Black and Hispanic Millennials Are Looking Outside of 401k’s for Investing
Some Black and Hispanic millennials are looking to alternatives like real estate or entrepreneurship, or to trading stock on their own.
Democrats Continue to Struggle With Men of Color
The idea of always playing defense and never offense is, well, offensive.
Why the SAT May be the Best Option
As long as schools brag about their low admission rates, campus diversity initiatives will always be about tweaking around the edges.
Latinos Shape California. Why Are So Many Sitting Out the Recall?
As Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a recall election, he has struggled to connect with Hispanic voters, who make up nearly a third of the electorate.
50 Years Later, the Pirates’ Lineup of Color Still Resonates
Fifty years ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates started a game using only Black and Latino players. It was a first in the National or the American League, and it still manages to stand out.
What the ‘Majority Minority’ Shift Really Means for America
The census should collect data about race. But we should stop obsessing over it.
Overweight Adults Should Be Screened for Diabetes at 35, Experts Say
Nearly one in seven Americans now has diabetes, a record rate. The condition also raises the risk of severe illness after coronavirus infection.
Workers, in Demand, Have a New Demand of Their Own: A Career Path
More low-wage employees want opportunities to grow. Big companies are making more promises to help them.
Racial Inequities Persist in Health Care Despite Expanded Insurance
A series of studies in an influential medical journal takes a close look at longstanding gaps in medical care.
Why the Census Reported an Increase in Multiracial Americans
Families across the country have grown more diverse. A design change in the census form also allowed the government to report people’s identity in greater detail.
‘Fantasy Island’ Returns, Now With a Ms. Roarke
Roselyn Sánchez leads this Fox reboot of the beloved ABC series, playing a grandniece of Ricardo Montalbán’s white-suited steward of a mystical isle.
How Racist Is America?
Bigotry and discrimination have not killed the American dream for all groups.
Boston Overhauls Admissions to Exclusive Exam Schools
A new policy will increase representation of Black and Latino students in the prestigious public schools, which serve as a gateway to elite colleges.
It’s Hard to Search for a Therapist of Color. These Websites Want to Change That.
A number of new organizations aim to digitally connect patients with mental health providers who value and understand different cultures.
Biden Can Promote Environmental Justice
His appointment to a federal energy panel will test his pledge to protect minority communities from environmental hazards.
Progressives’ Urgent Question: How to Win Over Voters of Color
A yearslong challenge for the left was starkly illustrated this week as its hopes faded in the New York mayor’s race.
Why Democrats Are Reluctantly Making Voter ID Laws a Bargaining Chip
While party leaders have long worried about the discriminatory effects of such laws, many now see other restrictive voting measures pushed by Republicans as a more urgent threat.
Basketball Coach Is Fired After Tortillas Are Tossed at Visiting Team
Students at Coronado High School, near San Diego, threw the tortillas at players from the predominantly Latino Orange Glen High School on Saturday.
Many Parts of the U.S. Needed Persuading to Get Vaccinated. Not South Texas.
In the Rio Grande Valley, it is people’s exposure to death and disease, not offers of free beer or million-dollar prizes, that is driving vaccine rates higher.
Why More American Women are Delaying Motherhood in their 20s
The birthrate is falling for American women in their 20s, especially in places where the local economy is booming.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Addresses ‘In the Heights’ Casting Criticism
Since the film’s release last week, there have been complaints about the lack of dark-skinned Afro-Latino actors in prominent roles.
How the Virus Unraveled Hispanic American Families
Deaths in Santa Clara County, Calif., highlight a terrible disparity of the pandemic: Covid-19 killed many Hispanic Americans at younger ages.