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Close out the week with #LatinosOutLoud as #RachelLaLoca chats with Journalist, Producer & Author, #CarmenRitaWong.

The two discuss Carmen's career, as well as her latest book, a memoir entitled Why Didn't You Tell Me? an immigrant story about family & identity.

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Why Didn’t You Tell Me OUT LOUD w Carmen Rita Wong

Podcast Episode · Latinos Out Loud · 11/07/2025 · 36m

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November 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM

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After backing #Republicans in record numbers last year, #Latino voters swung decisively left in recent elections, fueling #Democratic victories in #NewJersey, #Virginia and #California.

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Commentary: From the ballot box to the streets, Latinos are blowing the whistle on Trump's reign

Election Night was a humiliating rebuke of Trumpism. And the tip of the Democratic spear? Latinos.

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November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM

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"Never stop dreaming and being yourselves; never forget where you come from. There are many ways to serve your country; we chose music"

#badbunny #latingrammywinner #AlbumOfTheYear

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2025 Latin GRAMMYS: Bad Bunny Wins Album Of The Year For 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' | GRAMMY.com

"Never stop dreaming and being yourselves; never forget where you come from. There are many ways to serve your country; we chose music," the superstar said while accepting his first Album Of The Year ...

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November 15, 2025 at 11:35 PM

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It's popping at #CitiField as the #NYCShowdown between #PuertoRico and #DominicanRepublic gets underway.

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November 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM

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Recent immigration raids across the Chicago area have left many residents living in fear, but also more united than ever.

#Latinos #Arabs #ICE #Immigration #Unity

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ICE raids provoke fear but foster fraternity between Chicago’s Arab and Latino communities | The National

As immigration enforcement intensifies, communities find strength in each other

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November 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM

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This week on #LatinosOutLoud #RachelLaLoca chats w/Author & Illustrator, #JohnParra.

John tells all about his picture book "THIS MOMENT IS SPECIAL" which follows a boy through all the moments of the day, both large and small, as he prepares for #DíadeMuertos.

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A Día de Muertos Story OUT LOUD w/ John Parra

Podcast Episode · Latinos Out Loud · 10/21/2025 · 37m

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November 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM

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Congratulations to the #LosAngeles Dodgers on their 2025 #WorldSeries victory.

#dodgers #dodgersbaseball #WorldSeries

November 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM

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#DiaDeLosMuertos #Ofrendas #SugarSkulls

November 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM

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Don't let tonight's time change throw you off your game! 😴

Peep some go-to tips for surviving the clock change.

#DaylightSavingTime #WellnessJourney #sleephacks

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4 Effective Hacks for Daylight Savings Time | 'LLERO

Daylight Saving Time officially ends Sunday. Any shift in your regular daily sleep-wake cycle can disrupt your sleep for several days. Here..

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November 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM

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LA Dodgers Mookie Betts is the winner of the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award.

#robertoclementeaward #mookiebetts #ladodgers

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Betts named winner of 2025 Roberto Clemente Award

LOS ANGELES -- For as much work as he puts in on the field, Mookie Betts works just as tirelessly to make an impact off it. The Dodgers' shortstop was named the winner of the 2025 Roberto Clemente Awa...

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October 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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A new poll just landed & it's the first focused exclusively on New York City #LatinoVoters (and likely be the only one).

The findings provide some clues as to why they support #ZohranMamdani as he heads into this last stretch.

#NYCMayoralRace #Mamdani #NYCMayor

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Opinion: What We Can Learn From the First Poll of Latino Voters in NYC's Mayoral Race - City Limits

“The findings provide some clues as to why a plurality of Latino voters supported Zohran Mamdani in the primary, and why they remain supportive as he heads into this last stretch of the campaign.”

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October 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM

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Looks like Leo Messi is staying put in Miami.

#leomessi #InterMiamiCF #intermiamimessi

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Inter Miami CF Signs Leo Messi to Contract Extension | Inter Miami CF

Club captain signs contract extension through the end of the 2028 MLS season

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October 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to the world over simply as #Pele was quite literally born for greatness.

Today marks what would have been his 85th birthday.

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I Am Legend: Pelé | 'LLERO

When people think about soccer legends, icons and greats a single name is often mentioned: Pelé. The Brazilian icon stole the soccer show.

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October 24, 2025 at 2:05 AM

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Looks like the #NFL has got Benito's back.

#badbunny #BadBunnySuperBowl #badbunnychallenge

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Commissioner Roger Goodell: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show not being reconsidered

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican ar...

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October 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM

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¡Azúcar!

Today, we celebrate 100 years of the incomparable #CeliaCruz. 🎶

Her passion, power, and pure rhythm continue to inspire.

Because #icons are timeless.

#celiacruz #QueenofSalsa #azucar #legend

October 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM

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Dr. Manuel Trujillo, who as Bellevue Hospital’s chief of psychiatry initiated innovative mental health programs that helped New Yorkers cope with trauma in the aftermath of the 2001 terror attack on the World Trade Center, died this month. He was 80.

Manuel Trujillo, Who Helped New Yorkers Heal After 9/11, Dies at 80

As Bellevue Hospital’s director of psychiatry, he guided rescue workers and grieving families through trauma when terrorists attacked in 2001.

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October 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM

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At a time when many are looking for ways to nourish their bodies & minds, taking up a hobby is a simple remedy for better mental & physical health.

#hobbies #hobbiesareimportant #hobbiesforhappiness

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Health Boosting Hobbies - How To Nourish Your Body & Mind | 'LLERO

Studies show that having a hobby is beneficial for your health and well-being. In an age where many people are looking for ways to...

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October 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM

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Quite the turnout at yesterday's #NoKingsRally

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This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

October 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM

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#NBCNews makes cuts to verticals #NBCBLK, #NBCAsian America, #NBCLatino & #NBCOUT - they will no longer have dedicated teams bolstering their coverage.

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NBC News’ 150 Layoffs Gut Black, Latino, Asian American and LGBTQ+ Diversity Teams

The cuts affected teams across the NBC News operation and came as the network no longer needed to support two different news operations. MSNBC has begun growing its own newsroom, hiring swaths of tale...

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October 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM

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The #NoKingsRally is underway today and seems to have grown beyond U.S. shores.

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‘No Kings’ protests fill streets in NYC, D.C., Chicago and San Diego as rallies target Trump

Organizers of "No Kings" say that President Trump is acting more like a king than the leader of a democracy.

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October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM

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#BREAKING - Former NY Jets Quarterback #MarkSanchez stabbed & arrested in Indianapolis.

#Jets #USC #footballplayer

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Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Mark Sanchez hospitalized and arrested after apparent stabbing in Indianapolis | CNN

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is in stable condition after he was apparently stabbed early Saturday. He is now under arrest for his role in the incident that led to his injury.

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October 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM

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The #badbunny domination continues...next up kicking off a new season of #SNL

#BadBunnyVibes #saturdaynightlive #dojacat

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Bad Bunny to kick off SNL 51st season: Live updates

SNL will return to television tonight at 11:30 p.m. ET

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October 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM

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A rainy Saturday in the Nation's Capital didn't stop thousands from celebrating #FiestaDC on Constitution Avenue.

Organizers say it is the largest Latino festival in the country. It comes at a time when some say it's crucial to celebrate #Hispanic culture.

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