On August 16th, Latino Media Collaborative (LMC), the parent company behind CALÓ NEWS, hosted its second annual Latino Media Summit in Sacramento. The summit included a variety of distinguished speakers, media experts, journalists, city officials and local representatives.
Author Archives: Amairani Hernandez
Amairani Hernandez is a native of Los Angeles and a graduate of the California State University of Los Angeles with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is a staff multimedia journalist, who focuses on stories about Latinos, including social justice, art, and, culture. Recently, she became a columnist, and writes about her first time mom experiences.
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Mami & Me: Toddler nutrition begins with introducing solids
During your baby’s development, he or she will eventually be ready to transition from breast milk or formula to solid foods.
Introducing your baby to new tastes and textures is an exciting experience that can be both rewarding and challenging for newbie moms like me. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to introduce solid foods to your baby, you’re not alone.
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Dolores Huerta talks to CALÓ NEWS at the Latino Media Summit
Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta along with other Latino media leaders gathered in Sacramento last Wednesday for the second annual Latino Media Summit 2023, hosted by the Latino Media Collaborative (LMC). CALÓ NEWS spoke to Dolores Huerta on Latino representation, Farm Workers Movement, amnesty and other important topics.
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CALÓ EN LA CALLE: Día Nacional de la Latina
A partir de 2015, cada año se celebra el Día Nacional de las Latinas el 20 de agosto. La celebración del Día de las Latinas hace hincapié en todas aquellas latinas que están marcando la diferencia con sus vidas y logrando sus metas, ya sea desde sus casas, en la escuela o simplemente identificándose con […]
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Mami & Me: World Breastfeeding Week
Each year, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) coordinates and organizes World Breastfeeding week.
Amairani Hernandez shares her experience as a first-time mother.
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CALÓ ON THE STREET: National Latina Day
CALÓ NEWS would like to honor all Latinas all around the world on this special day. It is also our goal to help them gain recognition and representation in sectors such as business, entrepreneurship, media, the arts and many others. Happy National Latina Day today and every day.
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Hay muy pocos médicos latinos, y eso perjudica a toda la comunidad
A pesar del progreso en la diversidad de género en el campo de la medicina, para las médicas latinas subsiste la brecha. Un nuevo informe del Instituto de Políticas Latinas de la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles (UCLA) revela la grave subrepresentación de las médicas latinas tanto en California como en todo el país. […]
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Latino community harmed by the underrepresentation of Latina physicians in the U.S.
Despite progress in gender diversity in the medical field, gaps remain for Latina physicians. A new report by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute reveals that Latina physicians in California and the U.S. are severely underrepresented. It has been shown that physicians who speak Spanish are essential to improving Latino healthcare access and addressing […]
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Mami & Me: Life after gallbladder removal
A month after my gallbladder removal operation, I am finally beginning to feel like my old self. For the first four weeks after surgery, I was restricted to certain physical activities, such as running, bending over, working out, swimming and avoiding lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds. Now comes the most challenging part of my recovery; acclimating my digestive system to life without a gallbladder.
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Scholars planning to serve in the Safety Net program by L.A. Care Health Plan
Elevating the Safety net program recruits train and retain highly-qualified primary care physicians for the L.A. County safety net. Currently, Los Angeles County is experiencing a physician shortage that threatens the safety net that provides health care to vulnerable and low-income communities.
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Mami & Me: My toddler’s first dentist appointment and tips for first-time parents
Here are five easy ways first – time parents can prepare their toddler for the first dental visit. Make it fun, make it flavorful, play pretend, praise and give them positive reinforcement.
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SoCalGas apoya a los restaurantes propiedad de latinos durante tiempos difíciles
En junio de 2023, 89 restaurantes independientes, incluidos 38 en Los Ángeles, recibieron $5,000 en subvenciones del Fondo de Resiliencia para el Cuidado de Restaurantes de la California Restaurant Foundation. Las subvenciones, que están parcialmente financiadas por una donación de $1,000,000 de Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), se pueden usar para equipos, mejoras tecnológicas, dificultades […]