Category: Social Justice
April 23, 2024
Cruising through the RGV, you may notice new businesses springing up, but there is one industry that is taking the…
March 28, 2024
The Rio Grande Valley's complex identity is shaped by events like La Matanza of 1915, a period characterized by racial…
March 26, 2024
The RGV is home to many grassroots and nonprofit organizations that have led the fight against the social issues we…
March 12, 2024
Discover the captivating history of Bargain Bazaar, a once-thriving indoor flea market in McAllen, currently shifting due to the impacts…
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…
February 29, 2024
Texas Senate Bill 4 raises alarms for the Rio Grande Valley community, potentially exposing them to racial profiling and increased…
February 26, 2024
The Charro Days Celebration is a popular festivity commemorating the friendship of Brownsville and Matamoros, MX. However, this year’s festivities…
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…
February 1, 2024
The LNG projects have had a complicated history, and following along has not been easy. We break down the major…
January 18, 2024
Last summer, Yaqui Animal Rescue investigated a fake animal rescue in Arizona and hoarding over 50 dogs in deplorable conditions.…
December 14, 2023
In 1970, tragedy struck when a young boy named Victor Manuel Nava was shot by a deputy sheriff. His murder…
December 12, 2023
Many people throughout the RGV struggle to access grocery stores that provide fresh food and produce, making it challenging to…
November 21, 2023
Diabetes can affect anyone, and properly informing ourselves about it will help us make progress. Read more to learn about…
November 14, 2023
The charge against environmental activist Bekah Hinojosa has been reduced from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class C Misdemeanor.…
November 8, 2023
The book club hosted by Planned Parenthood South Texas creates a space for members to discuss books about the issues…
October 31, 2023
More often than not, reality is scarier than fiction. Perhaps El Cucuy y El Chupacabra, who are an integral part…
October 27, 2023
After a slew of restrictive legislation on reproductive rights, several organizations throughout the RGV continue to provide information and resources…
October 20, 2023
Find out how our ecosystems and communities will be deeply affected as new border barriers are planned for construction.