“I've always cared about advocating for the Latinx community since I am a daughter of immigrants. And as a woman, I always knew that I cared about sexual health, wellness and reproductive freedom,” Naranjo said. "I realized that if I cared about reproductive rights, I should volunteer at Planned Parenthood. It was there that I learned that there was a national program that specifically does work on Latinx engagement.”

San Diego, CA—Chosen Foods is celebrating its Hispanic heritage with a four-part docuseries highlighting other Hispanic entrepreneurs in their respective fields.

By Kim Perez

From sneaking under curtains as a child exploring a hospital, to directing life-saving research at one of the most prestigious cancer centers in the world, Dr. Lorna Rodriguez-Rodriguez has never stopped following her curiosity. 

This intrepid spirit has been evident since her earliest days. 

Do you ever think about all the different things that have to be in place when you visit your doctor?

The gloves, x-ray machines, thermometers, printers and ink …
The clean offices, safety signs, specialized solutions, and language translators …
The computers, chairs, trash cans and rugs …
The elevators, parking structures, shuttles and fuel …

by Cynthia Silva reports for NBC Asian America, NBCBLK, NBC Latino and NBC Out.

Some former Obama White House and administration staffers are coming together to create a new scholarship opportunity for Latino students looking to intern in the nation’s capital.