Category: Social Justice

Car Wash Boom in the RGV

April 23, 2024

Cruising through the RGV, you may notice new businesses springing up, but there is one industry that is taking the…

Massacre of Border Rage: A History of Racial Violence in the RGV

March 28, 2024

The Rio Grande Valley's complex identity is shaped by events like La Matanza of 1915, a period characterized by racial…

The Organizers in the RGV

March 26, 2024

The RGV is home to many grassroots and nonprofit organizations that have led the fight against the social issues we…

Bargain Bazaar: A Pulga History and Remembering Gentrified Spaces

March 12, 2024

Discover the captivating history of Bargain Bazaar, a once-thriving indoor flea market in McAllen, currently shifting due to the impacts…

School-to-Prison Pipeline: How it Affects RGV Students

March 6, 2024

Last Sept., community members were shocked to hear of the arrest and criminal charges against 11-year-old Timothy Murray. The charges…

The Consequences of SB 4

February 29, 2024

Texas Senate Bill 4 raises alarms for the Rio Grande Valley community, potentially exposing them to racial profiling and increased…

Mr. Amigo 2024 Denounced for Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric

February 26, 2024

The Charro Days Celebration is a popular festivity commemorating the friendship of Brownsville and Matamoros, MX. However, this year’s festivities…

Adapting to a New Reality: Mexican and RGV Abortion Activists Work to Provide Community Support

February 13, 2024

RGV and Mexican pro-choice activists have been affected by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn abortion rights. Learn how organizations…

LNG Industrialization: What it means for the RGV

February 1, 2024

The LNG projects have had a complicated history, and following along has not been easy. We break down the major…

How Small Sullivan Rescue Helped Take Down Fake Rescue in Arizona

January 18, 2024

Last summer, Yaqui Animal Rescue investigated a fake animal rescue in Arizona and hoarding over 50 dogs in deplorable conditions.…

Remembering Victor Manuel Nava: Why RGV Stories Like These Shouldn’t Be Forgotten

December 14, 2023

In 1970, tragedy struck when a young boy named Victor Manuel Nava was shot by a deputy sheriff. His murder…

What to Grow in the RGV’s Food Deserts? Community, Collaboration and Support

December 12, 2023

Many people throughout the RGV struggle to access grocery stores that provide fresh food and produce, making it challenging to…

A Tale of Community and Support: Living with Diabetes in the RGV

November 21, 2023

Diabetes can affect anyone, and properly informing ourselves about it will help us make progress. Read more to learn about…

District Attorney, facing community pressure, reduces charge against Brownsville Environmental Activist

November 14, 2023

The charge against environmental activist Bekah Hinojosa has been reduced from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class C Misdemeanor.…

Brownsville’s Feminist Book Club Meets To Discuss LGBTQ+ Experiences at Búho Bookstore

November 8, 2023

The book club hosted by Planned Parenthood South Texas creates a space for members to discuss books about the issues…

Op-Ed: El Cucuy y El Chupacabra Are Very Much Alive in the Rio Grande Valley

October 31, 2023

More often than not, reality is scarier than fiction. Perhaps El Cucuy y El Chupacabra, who are an integral part…

6 Places in the RGV Fighting for Reproductive Rights

October 27, 2023

After a slew of restrictive legislation on reproductive rights, several organizations throughout the RGV continue to provide information and resources…

Biden Administration Plans to Continue Border Wall in RGV

October 20, 2023

Find out how our ecosystems and communities will be deeply affected as new border barriers are planned for construction.

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