Written by Raven Diaz With society's mass investment in transportation infrastructure, it is essential to recognize that this favoritism towards highways, cars, and overall personal ways of traveling has left the disability community forgotten and behind. People who cannot afford accessible vehicles or drive are left with limited, equitable options to travel, indirectly excluding them from their communities. According to the AAPD, out of the 2 million people with disabilities

Day 2 of the Working Summit 2025 at Monmouth University — a powerful gathering of advocates and community leaders driving justice reform...

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Tell us how you identify yourself racially. I identify as Afro-Latino. I am of Puerto Rican and African American descent. Tell us about your racial experiences. I’ve always struggled with identifying as Puerto Rican because I didn’t grow up with that side of my family. So, becoming more comfortable and involved with Hispanic culture was a big step for me, especially here in Elizabeth. Have others rejected how you identify racially? Yes, especially if you do not speak Spa

If you couldn't attend or want to revisit the discussion, the webinar recording is now available. We've also included key materials from the call, including presentation slides, Vote16 outreach resources, and voter registration tools. Stay informed and explore upcoming events that empower youth civic engagement! Webinar Recording If you weren’t able to attend or would like to revisit the presentation, you can access the recording here: Webinar Recording: https://us02web.zoom.

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How Community Support and Determination Helped Franchesca Achieve Her Career Goals We are welcoming in the new year by continuing to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025; New Jersey Contact Cuqui Rivera, Outreach Director LANF 732-339-2334 - Cuqui@LANFoundation.Org...

Written by: Saray Ramos - Director of Policy and Advocacy (MPA Candidate, Rutgers University) Dr. Jesselly De La Cruz, LCSW, DSW -...

Abordando la Deuda Médica: Nuevas Protecciones para las Comunidades Latino/x de Nueva Jersey Escrito por: Saray Ramos - Director of...

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Escrito como una colaboración entre: Kay Escobar, Leandra Gerena, Maria Eva Dorigo, Saray Ramos, Jesselly De La Cruz, Patricia...

Written as a collaboration between: Kay Escobar, Leandra Gerena, Maria Eva Dorigo, Saray Ramos, Jesselly De La Cruz, Patricia...

The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc . May 2024 – Client: Jassica H. Background: Jassica H, originally from Puerto...

Spotlight on Success on the Hispanic Women's Resource Centers Starting this month, we are excited to highlight the transformative impact...

A Report by the by the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies at Rutgers University. As the Latinx population in the U.S. is...

April is National Minority Health Month April is National Minority Health Month and this observance builds awareness about the health...