Latino Men at Higher Risk of Suicide

Illustration of a silhouette of a Latino man sitting on his bed in a dark green room. The outside world is reflected inside his silhouette, including a broken tree.

Elevated suicide rates among Latino men in the United States are having a profound impact on the RGV due to Machismo Culture and the lack of mental health access. Many men are finding themselves unemployed, anxious, and depressed.

Op-Ed: Let’s Burn Together (or Save The Planet)

Illustration of three doves with the tops of their heads burning, with photo background of a fishing dock at South Padre Island.

Nature is vital in everything we do. Yet, at times, we ignore the many issues plaguing our communities within the Rio Grande Valley. Although Earth Day/Month has come and gone, these issues remain. Learn about the local environmental issues that continue to affect the RGV and the organizations and groups that keep fighting for our environmental rights.

A Community Screening Series of Lo Que Queda en el Camino (2021) at the US-MX Border

Sentient.Art.Film, in partnership with ENTRE Film Center & Regional Archive, presents Lo Que Queda En El Camino (What Remains on the Way) as part of a traveling community screening series taking place at the LUPE Meeting Hall in San Juan on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The film follows Lilian, an indigenous mother of four, traveling from Guatemala to the US border. The free event will include panel discussions, a donation drive, and more!

Supporting Survivors in the RGV

While declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month was a big step towards ending gender-based violence, it is crucial to fight against sexual violence within the community and support survivors year-round by fighting against machismo and sharing vital resources with those in need in the Rio Grande Valley.

Saving The RGV One Refill At A Time

Owner of RGV Refillery, Marisa Bravo, stands next to wooden shelves of eco-friendly goods, such as toilet paper, dish scrubbers, and soap.

RGV Refillery, owned by Marisa Bravo, offers bulk goods and aims to educate the community by hosting workshops that teach and advocate for low-waste lifestyles and sustainable practices. Marisa is proudly forging a path towards a more sustainable, eco-conscious, and greener Rio Grande Valley.

956 Voters Deserve Better

May 6th, 2023, elections will look wildly different based on where you live. Nonetheless, ensuring that all loved ones, friends, family, and colleagues are registered and enthusiastic about voting for representatives that reflect their values is one step you can take regardless of if your community is hosting an election.