Vanessa Nevarez

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News Assignment Editor at E. W. Scripps Company

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Latino Conferences To Attend This Year 2025

2 months ago | boldlatina.com | Fatima Camacho |Marina Carlevaro |Vanessa Nevarez

As we look ahead to 2025, a variety of conferences and events are set to empower and connect the Latin0 community across diverse sectors. These gatherings offer invaluable opportunities for professional development, networking, and personal growth. Networking isn’t just about collecting business cards! It’s about building real connections that open doors, spark opportunities, and create a strong support system.
How Black and Latina Union Leaders Are Reshaping the Fight for Workers' Rights

Feb 25, 2025 | boldlatina.com | Fatima Camacho |Marina Carlevaro |Vanessa Nevarez

For the past five years, Black and Latina women who work in the hardest labor industries have begun taking leadership roles in some of the country’s unions. This shift in more Black and Latina union leaders has allowed negotiations to focus and prioritize on benefits that support families and women. Some of the key benefits secured include parental leave, healthcare, and protections against harassment.
More Latina Graduates Than Ever But Are Salaries Matching Up?

Jun 12, 2024 | boldlatina.com | Fatima Camacho |Marina Carlevaro |Vanessa Nevarez

During , countless young high school Latina graduates across the United States will find themselves at a pivotal moment in their lives: deciding what higher education path to pursue - college and/or university. It's a decision that carries immense weight and significance, shaping their future paths and aspirations. And the truth is, the United States is not immune to the reality of educational dropout rates at advanced levels in our Black, Latino and people of color communities.
Latinx Representation: Netflix’s Griselda and The Narco Stereotype Controversy

Feb 15, 2024 | boldlatina.com | Marina Carlevaro |Sofía Poggi |Vanessa Nevarez

Netflix has welcomed 2024 with a new release aligned with—and produced by the same team—the Narcos franchise. We are talking about Griselda, the new narco novela, and Sofía Vergara’s latest bet that has taken the worldwide audience by storm. The series features the Colombian superstar portraying Griselda Blanco, one of the fiercest leaders of the Colombian drug cartels.
Meet The “Traileras”, Mexico’s Lorry Operators

Jan 26, 2024 | boldlatina.com | Sofía Poggi |Vanessa Nevarez |Marina Carlevaro

In our coverage of the BBC 100 Women list for 2023, we've chosen to highlight the accomplishments of Clara Fragoso, a Latina trailblazer in the transportation industry. Focusing on the truck driving sector connecting Mexico and the US, we pay homage to Latina truck operators, a crucial yet often overlooked segment of our workforce. The significant contributions and sacrifices of these Latina transportation professionals should make us all prouder to be Latina.
Exploring Latino Financial Challenges: Homeownership Disparities, Credit Issues, and Retirement Debt

Jan 22, 2024 | boldlatina.com | Fatima Camacho |Marina Carlevaro |Vanessa Nevarez

In the United States, the credit system plays a crucial role in financial life, providing access to loans for homes, cars, and more. However, this aspect of the American dream poses significant challenges for the Latino community.
How Urban Latin Music Is Pushing Spanish Around the Globe

Jan 10, 2024 | boldlatina.com | Sofía Poggi |Marina Carlevaro |Vanessa Nevarez |Latin Grammys

On November 10th, the 2024 Grammy nominations were announced, which showcased a shocking lack of Latin representation among the nominees. Even though Mexican producer and composer Edgar Barrerawas shortlisted as songwriter of the year, other Latinxs in the main categories are nowhere to be found. There were no Latin American artists in the four main categories ―Best album, recording and song of the year, as well as best new artist! As usual, relegated to their “rightful” place: the Latin Grammys.
The Crucial Role of the Latino Vote in Shaping The US Presidential Election

Nov 29, 2023 | boldlatina.com | Fatima Camacho |Sofía Poggi |Marina Carlevaro |Vanessa Nevarez

The Latino vote has played a pivotal role in U.S. presidential elections for decades, sparking a growing political interest in the Latinx and Latino community and their electoral participation. In 2022, it was estimated that 34.5 million Latino were eligible to vote, making this racial and ethnic group the fastest-growing in the U.S. electorate since the last midterm elections.
LATINAS IN CANNABIS BUILDING SAFE SPACES TO SMOKE FREELY

Oct 6, 2023 | boldlatina.com | Vanessa Nevarez

One would think with the legalization of cannabis in California would lessen the stigma and misconceptions for Latinas who consume cannabis, but the disparity of safe spaces for Latinas to smoke recreationally and without judgment from their families or neighbors still happens.
Latina Equal Pay Day - An Interview with Activist Mónica Ramírez

Oct 5, 2023 | boldlatina.com | Vanessa Nevarez |Sofía Poggi

Latina Equal Pay Day is a significant day dedicated to raising awareness about the pay disparity that exists for Latina women in the United States. It marks the date to which Latina women need to work into the new year to earn what non-Hispanic white men earned in the previous year. In essence, it highlights the substantial gap in wages between Latinas and white men.