Many of us know or were raised by strong, working Latina mothers - women who nurtured us, guided us and provided for us. Working mothers make up a large portion of our workforce, with well over 23 million mothers working full-time.

Two years ago the pandemic started in the United States. It disrupted our daily lives and threatened our health. But it also brought the conversation about worker safety to the forefront. The country counted on essential workers, such as grocery store clerks, nurses, and bus drivers, to continue their service, despite the significant health risk.

This week, I was fortunate to listen to parts of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing as the supreme court nominee. Mrs. Jackson, who currently sits on DC’s federal appellate court and has been confirmed multiple times for prior positions, has had a glowing record as a public servant and judge.

The benefits of joining a union and being part of the labor movement, in general, have never been more important than at this present moment. The wave of countless workers trying to …

As Latinos, we are a very complex mix, and as such, we must embrace the fact that we are Afro-descendants. ¿Que complicado? ¡En qué problema nos encontramos! The mere fact that many of us have lighter features and, in many instances…

Last week marked the harrowing end to a protracted debate on two critical pieces of voting rights legislation: the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. The laws were drafted in response to a widespread push…