Chantal Vaca
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News writer | Previously: @theskimm @Esquire @latinorebels @21stShow | @NAHJ | @columbiajourn ‘22 | she/ella
new york city
Joined July 2012
When I heard Evanelly Aguilar was bringing her moños from LA to BK, I knew I had to check it out. So happy I found a home for this wholesome story in @LatNewsletter
The May 13 edition of @LatNewsletter is by @VacaChantal Braids and Moños Bring Back Childhood Memories Evanelly Aguilar’s Moños de mi Niñez events offer a nostalgic space for healing and cultural connection https://t.co/lIq9JDBCW6
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My new Adventure begins! You are all Numba One in my heart! #woohoo !!!!!!!
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President Biden is putting his paws up
Welcome newly appointed members of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, led by @BruceCohen83 and @ladygaga! We look forward to partnering to positively impact the arts, libraries, museums, and humanities work across the country.
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Since Billy McFarland announced Fyre Festival is coming back for round two... I'm bringing this image back
The dinner that @fyrefestival promised us was catered by Steven Starr is literally bread, cheese, and salad with dressing. #fyrefestival
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For my first piece in @esquire I wrote about one of my favorite shows 😇 https://t.co/DpvdTZj3eS
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Relive the times Nathan Fielder made you laugh, cringe, and... develop a deeper understanding of the human condition?
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With the overturning of 'Roe v. Wade,' threats of interstate criminal prosecutions will chill both healthcare workers and patients and undermine access to care, particularly for undocumented immigrants and other vulnerable populations. https://t.co/yZaFCRr2nI
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With the overturning of 'Roe v. Wade', threats of interstate criminal prosecutions will chill both healthcare workers and patients and undermine access to care, particularly for undocumented immigr...
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Today is my last day as a summer correspondent for @latinorebels. This has been one of the most fulfilling reporting experiences. Thank you to @HectorLuisAlamo and the rest of the team for being so supportive and welcoming. As they say, this isn't a goodbye but a see you later⭐️
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"I’m a lifelong New Yorker. I want to go in and set the urban agenda, and I know that NY-10 has the capability to be a leader on issues related to abortion access,” Rivera told Latino Rebels. (Reporting by @VacaChantal) #NYC #primary #Congress #Latina
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New York is holding another primary today, Tuesday, and City Council member Carlina Rivera is one of 12 Democratic candidates running for New York’s 10th congressional district.
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A majority of Latino voters believe that the United States is on the wrong track, while a majority of all Americans believe there's an 'invasion' at the southern border, according to two separate polls. (Reporting by @VacaChantal) #immigration #abortion
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The group of former teachers has joined a small but growing number of Latina-owned dispensaries in the United States. Latinos hold 5.7 percent of cannabis licenses, according to the National Hispanic Cannabis Council. (Reporting by @VacaChantal) #business
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The group of former teachers has joined a small but growing number of Latina-owned dispensaries in the United States. Latinos hold 5.7 percent of cannabis licenses, according to the National Hispanic...
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A dream come true!!!✨I am SO grateful and excited to be joining the @futuromedia familia!!! It's an honor to be working alongside @Maria_Hinojosa, @penileyramirez and so many other incredible women! Exciting stories and important investigations to come!🎙️💫 #FuturoInvestigates
Today, we are welcoming @sofiahanalei to our #FuturoInvestigates team. Sofia is a terrific reporter and producer from Illinois, and she will be the new associate producer of Futuro Unidad Hinojosa. Welcome, Sofia, to @futuromedia, as our new Futurista!
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as the next chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court, which will make her the first Latina to fill the position. (Reporting by @VacaChantal) #Latina
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as the next chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court, which will make her the first Latina to fill the position.
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When will we catch a break 😭
NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say polio has been found in New York City sewage, suggesting wider spread of virus among unvaccinated.
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🚨BREAKING: Gov. Newsom has nominated Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as the next Chief Justice for the CA Supreme Court, making her the first Latina Chief Justice in CA history! @UCLAlatino's Founding Director @SonjaFrancine issued the following statement on this appointment:
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Domingo García, national president of LULAC, tells Latino Rebels that CEO Sindy Benavides has been "temporarily suspended pending an investigation by the personnel committee of LULAC." (Reporting by @VacaChantal) #PuertoRico
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Domingo García, national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens, told Latino Rebels that CEO Sindy Benavides has been "temporarily suspended pending an investigation by the...
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Didn’t make use of the thread feature as I intended 🫠 I’ll get it right next time though!
The reproductive rights roundtable hosted by @VP @KamalaHarris with Latina state legislators just got started. Livestream:
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"Too many families have come to me asking for support because they don't understand the medical documents that they are receiving when they are in the doctor's offices, and translation services are sometimes not available," Nevada State Rep. @SelenaTorresNV said.
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@VP @KamalaHarris Nevada State Rep. @SelenaTorresNV raised the importance of culturally competent care. She said language access is key.
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