Data: Police More Likely to Search Latinos, Raising Questions Over Implicit Bias
Police are more likely to stop and search Latinos than white people, even though white people are more likely to possess illegal material, according t…
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Meet the 2021 Exito! Latino Cancer Research Trainees
Program leaders have selected 26 aspiring Latino researchers from across the nation to join the 2021 cohort of Éxito! Latino Cancer Research Leadersh…
Liz Sanchez: Surviving Breast Cancer on Her Own Terms
By Liz Sanchez Breast Cancer Survivor in San Antonio My name Liz Sanchez and I am a cancer survivor — twice, since 2010. I was first diagnosed with …
Study: Long-Term Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Is a Danger to Brain, Body
We already know secondhand smoke is bad for you. But several recent studies further blame secondhand smoke for its harmful impact on the brain and bod…
Breast Cancer’s Impact on the Latino Community
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in Latinas. In fact, while breast cancer death rates have declined recently, the rate of decline for Latin…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 7/6: Inequities in School Health and Education
Everyone deserves access to a healthy, safe school environment with the opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, many Latino and other children of color…
Rhode Island Hopes to Join States with Sugary Drink Tax
Sugary drinks can contribute to obesity and disease, especially for children of color. A rising number of U.S. states and cities are hoping to curb co…
What Latino Parents Should Know as Schools Plan for In-Person Learning in Fall
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, states have struggled with what to do when it comes to schools and online learning. In the beginning of the pandemic…
