Fernanda Figueroa
Latino Affairs Reporter at Associated Press
“Unapologetically Latina” 🇲🇽| Latino Affairs @APNews Fluent in all things geek | Alumna @utrgv, @TheLBJSchool | prev: @navy_reserve, @statesman, @impactnews
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6 days ago |
spokesman-recorder.com | Fernanda Figueroa |Matt Brown
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored April 29 with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in England and, upon their return, serving as a role model to generations of Black women who joined the military.
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chronicle-tribune.com | Fernanda Figueroa
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic. The day falls on a Monday this year, meaning the bulk of the celebrations took place over the weekend. In California, a state with a large Mexican American population, there was a mix of art displays, classic car shows, parades and food truck offerings. kAmx? pFDE:?[ %6I2D[ 6G6?ED :?4=F565 2?
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telegraphherald.com | Fernanda Figueroa
AUSTIN, Texas — Cinco de Mayo festivities took place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they’re not always the most authentic. The day fell on a Monday this year, meaning the bulk of the celebrations took place over the weekend. In California, a state with a large Mexican American population, there was a mix of art displays, classic car shows, parades and food truck offerings.
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1 week ago |
timesdaily.com | Fernanda Figueroa
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cinco de Mayo festivities took place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic. kAm%96 52J 76== @? 2 |@?52J E9:D J62C[ >62?:?8 E96 3F=< @7 E96 46=63C2E:@?D E@@< A=246 @G6C E96 H66<6?5] x? r2=:7@C?:2[ 2 DE2E6 H:E9 2 =2C86 |6I:42? p>6C:42? A@AF=2E:@?[ E96C6 H2D 2 >:I @7 2CE 5:DA=2JD[ 4=2DD:4 42C D9@HD[ A2C256D 2?5 7@@5 ECF4< @776C:?8D]k^AmkAmx? pFDE:?[ %6I2D[ 6G6?ED :?4=F565 2?
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abcnews.go.com | Fernanda Figueroa
Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowingByFERNANDA FIGUEROA Associated PressA float rider hands candy to a Dallas police officer during a Cinco de Mayo parade in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Saturday, May 3, 2025.
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