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Report reveals gaps in health, housing, and employment among Latinos in North Carolina

The report was presented at the 4th Annual Hispanic Center Health Promoters Forum held on Saturday, August 29th at Durham/Hispanic Center El access to healthThe high cost of housing and employment ...

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New window at the Mexican Consulate seeks to bring services closer to indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities in Winston-Salem

The Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh inaugurated, on Friday, August 14, a new service window for indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples in Winston-Salem. The inauguration took place during the 5th ...

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Virgen Del Carmen: history, prayers and a Novena for the Star of the Sea

The story of Our Lady of Mount Carmel begins on Mount Karmel, or Al-Karem, a combination of words that in Hebrew mean "God's Vineyard" or "Garden." Drivers and navigators entrust Our Lady of Mount ...

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“Fiestas en la Calle” returns for its tenth year, celebrating culture and community in Carrboro.

Over the past decade, Fiestas en la Calle has become a landmark event that brings together people from all walks of life to honor and experience Latin America's rich and diverse heritage. In its ninth ...

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Voting for the first time in 2026? Tips for participating in North Carolina elections

The general election will be on November 3, 2026. If you've never voted before, these tips will help you register, understand your ballot, choose how to vote, and avoid common mistakes. 10 tips for ...

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How does retirement work with Social Security in the United States?

Applying for Social Security before age 67 permanently reduces your benefit payment, while waiting until age 70 increases it. The age at which you claim determines the amount you will receive for the ...