Category: Social Justice
July 16, 2024
Learn more about how Red Star Texas is helping the RGV access free Plan B, Narcan, pregnancy tests, and condoms…
July 5, 2024
Uncover the complicated reality of the U.S. immigration system, from debunking the myth of easy entry to advocating for comprehensive…
June 21, 2024
“Timelines from the Future” is an informative panel about the preservation efforts across the Valley that many organizations are participating…
June 18, 2024
Discover how Casa Orgullo is providing essential resources and creating a safe space for LGBTQIA+ youth in the Rio Grande…
June 3, 2024
The communities of Palmhurst and Alton face a hazard to their livelihoods: broken, inaccessible and missing sidewalks and ever-expanding patches…
May 30, 2024
This article explores the recent Palestine protests at UT Austin and UTRGV in April and May 2024 and what local…
May 16, 2024
We often overlook the crucial day-to-day tasks done by domestic workers, primarily women. This article advocates for the fair treatment…
May 15, 2024
The Supreme Court is once again reviewing a case that can potentially change access to abortion care in the country.…
May 7, 2024
In recent years, the RGV seems to be getting hotter. This rise in temperatures has had negative effects on our…
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…