Category: Social Justice

March Showers Won’t Stop Bequita’s Flowers: The Impact of Floods on Harlingen’s Businesses

July 9, 2025

With the intense downpour of rain throughout Texas, we reminisce on the impact that flooding had on Harlingen’s businesses back…

A Fashion Benefit Show Honoring Pride Month 2025 in the RGV

June 30, 2025

Dive into the heart of “Fashion4ReproPassion,” a unique fashion benefit show celebrating Pride Month 2025 in the Rio Grande Valley.…

Recounting the Flood and Its Aftermath on the RGV Community

June 20, 2025

Explore the impact of the Rio Grande Valley March flood that left residents stranded and dramatically changed daily lives in…

Bloom’s Youth Leadership Series is Cultivating Young Leaders in the RGV

June 19, 2025

Bloom RGV’s Youth Leadership Series is helping young adults in the Valley find their voice, build community, and launch change-making…

Que Pedo: SpaceX’s Ongoing Effects in the RGV and a Multi-Million Dollar Project for SpaceX’s Driveway

June 17, 2025

Que Pedo: SpaceX’s Ongoing Effects in the RGV and a Multi-Million Dollar Project for SpaceX’s Driveway Story by Nina Alegre…

The 3 Proposed Bills that Pose a Threat to Abortion Funds

May 14, 2025

As lawmakers in Texas try to criminalize Abortion Funds and even individuals who support people trying to get abortions, community…

UTRGV Students Fighting for Basic Rights on a Shifting Campus

May 6, 2025

As federal budget cuts threaten universities' DEI efforts nationwide, UTRGV students are fighting back. Learn how IFSO continues its grassroots…

Opinion: In the RGV at the Intersection of Queerness, Transness and Immigration Status 

April 24, 2025

In this opinion article, Santana Peralez discusses the intersection of queerness, transness, and immigration status for people in the Rio…

Texans Take a Stand for Reproductive Rights at 2025 Advocacy Day

April 23, 2025

Find out how the 2025 Texas Abortion Funds Advocacy Day empowers advocates in the fight for reproductive rights and justice.

Brightening Lives Together: The Heartwarming Impact of South Texas Frown Upside Down

April 17, 2025

Explore RGV volunteering opportunities and learn how they benefit the community and students alike across Texas.

Lions Park: Built for Inclusivity

April 9, 2025

Learn more about how the newly renovated Lions Park in Mission, Texas offers all-inclusive amenities for people of all ages…

Don’t Be Fooled: Combating Misinformation in the RGV

April 8, 2025

Misinformation can spread fast, especially in the Rio Grande Valley. Explore how misinformation uniquely impacts Spanish-speaking communities and what we…

More Than a Check Box: How JZD is Paving the Way for Queer, Latine, and Women in the Rio Grande Valley and Beyond

March 31, 2025

JZD isn’t just a brand—it’s a movement. Co-founded by queer, Latine wives Jennifer Serrano and Veronica Vasquez, this Rio Grande…

Texas Bill Threatens Birth Control Access

March 27, 2025

As Texas lawmakers push new restrictions on reproductive healthcare, a proposed bill could make birth control even harder to access—especially…

The San Juan Hotel: Why Historic Preservation is Necessary for Accurate Storytelling, Consciousness & Reconciliation

March 26, 2025

Dr. Stephanie Alvarez speaks on the fight to save the historic San Juan Hotel in San Juan, Texas–a site tied…

Honoring Women: A Local and Multinational Insight on International Women’s Day

March 24, 2025

Women in the Rio Grande Valley and Matamoros, Mexico, mark International Women’s Day through protest and activism. Florist Yesenia Ramos…

Navigating Brownsville’s Controversial Murals

February 19, 2025

For years, Brownsville’s murals have sparked debates. Murals by Cecilia Sierra and Josie Del Castillo celebrate the community, while others,…

Op-Ed: Reclaiming Public Spaces: Renaming Robert E. Lee Elementary

February 12, 2025

In her Op-Ed, Margarita Gonzalez talks about how it’s been five years since Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) paused…

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