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by Leslie Ambriz on Oct 4, 2019

I’m tired of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. And no, I’m not saying we should...

by BESE Staff on Sep 23, 2019

Human beings have been using cannabis for thousands of years. Yet it’s illegal...

by BESE Staff on Sep 6, 2019

A little-known Japanese immigrant helped establish one of America’s most beloved national parks, The...

by BESE Staff on Aug 30, 2019

America and Penelope are among the few Latinas that compete in Hackathons worldwide, but...

by Tomás Antonio Mier on Aug 13, 2019

On an uncharacteristically hot weekday in September, my stomach growled with hunger as I...

by BESE Staff on Aug 9, 2019

Mass shootings are a trend in America—a destructive pattern that goes beyond racial or...

by BESE Staff on Jul 31, 2019

Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, is one of the most...

by Giselle Defares on Jul 23, 2019

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals determined in June that the administration can deny...

by BESE Staff on Jul 16, 2019

One young immigrant’s dream about his grandfather, an untouchable fruit, and a familiar...

by BESE Staff on Jun 25, 2019

In our second episode of An American Dream, an immigrant recalls her nightmare of...

by Malon Murphy on Jun 18, 2019

On June 19th, 1865 Union General Gordon Granger paraded approximately 1,800 federal troops to...

by BESE Staff on May 1, 2019

Some of the most diverse biological regions in North America are in danger of...

by BESE Staff on Apr 17, 2019

The term "Two Spirit" is being used by the Indigenous queer community to help...

by BESE Staff on Apr 3, 2019

Riobamba is challenging stereotypes and creating new spaces for Latinx music. Meet the innovative...

by BESE Staff on Apr 1, 2019

Adding a citizenship question to the 2020 U.S. Census survey may deter immigrants and...

by BESE Staff on Mar 29, 2019

Spend the day with Samantha Barriento, one of the most accomplished Latinx contemporary dancers...