Many small businesses owned by Latinos were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but some owners were able to continue making money through a side hustle.
When Felipe Corral Jr. decided to pursue a career in sports broadcasting, he was hesitant on picking a language specialization. Four years later, he's embraced his Mexican American roots as a broadcaster with the Arizona Cardinals.
Latinos make up nearly half of all K-12 public school students in Arizona but continue to underperform on key education benchmarks, raising concerns about the state's future workforce.
Hispanic purchasing power in Arizona reached $63 billion in 2020, according to the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, topping the expected $57 billion.
Buying a home in the Phoenix area is seemingly out of reach for many people because of high prices and affordable rentals are in short supply, which is especially difficult for the Latino community who rent at a higher rate than other demographics in the Valley.
The city of Mesa will host a free Día de los Muertos Festival later this month, featuring various activities and a community altar for people to celebrate the memory of those who have passed on.
A trip to Chihuahua sparked an idea for Fernando Hernandez to start his own restaurant in Phoenix, not only providing people a taste of the area as he reconnects with his culture but also giving his birthplace “its proper name.”
The Valley Hispanic Bomberos, a nonprofit group of firefighters, are rooted in culture and tradition with the goal of protecting their communities while mentoring others to join them in the fire service.
Courage in culture sums up the story of Monica Villalobos, CEO of Arizona's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and one of the most influential Hispanics in Arizona.
