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<em></em>The LatinxPitch for Kid Lit group just held their first Twitter event where writers and illustrators pitched ideas.

New Groups Aim To Get More Latinx Stories To Young Readers

Kids don't often get to read stories about Latinos; statistics show the American publishing industry is overwhelmingly white. Several new groups of writers, editors and agents are out to change that.

George Washington University is "looking into the situation" of history professor Jessica A. Krug, after a blog post written under that name said that she had invented her Black Caribbean identity, despite actually being white.

GWU Investigating Whether White Professor Invented Her Black Identity

"You should absolutely cancel me, and I absolutely cancel myself," says a blog post signed Jessica A. Krug. That's also the name of a historian of the African Diaspora at George Washington University.

Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center in Bellflower, Calif., is shown Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009.

Kaiser Mental Health Clinicians Set To Begin 5-Day Strike

About 4,000 unionized mental health clinicians at Kaiser Permanente facilities across the state, including in Los Angeles and Anaheim, will begin a five-day strike Monday amid a continuing labor dispute.

Though the pandemic has left us all less able to socialize in-person with our close friends and community, we're still finding ways to use screens and other methods to connect and maintain relationships, research suggests.

Loneliness Hasn't Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?

Though anxiety has increased in the U.S. in recent months, a drastic spike in loneliness that psychologists expected hasn't emerged. People seem to be finding new ways to connect, researchers say.

Gustavo Falcon, the last of South Florida's "Cocaine Cowboys," was arrested Wednesday, more than a quarter-century after he went on the lam.

U.S. Marshals Say They've Rounded Up 'The Last Of The Cocaine Cowboys'

Gustavo Falcon, his brother and their associates were indicted in 1991 for smuggling 75 tons of cocaine into the U.S. His partners were caught and convicted, but Falcon roamed free — until Wednesday.

Jerry Morales owns Gerardo's Casita, in Midland, Texas. The former mayor of Midland and past president of the Texas Restaurant Association has done anything and everything to keep his businesses alive over the past two months.

Texas Café Owner Markets Corona Killa, Corona-ritas To Survive Shutdown

Restaurants in Texas are reopening slowly, but nothing is quite the same after the coronavirus shutdowns. Owners have to be creative to survive and ensure the safety of customers and staff.

Mexican Tacos al Pastor as featured on "Cooking With Chilies."

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION: Season 3: Cooking With Chilies

Airs Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + PBS Video App

A sample Drive Only license from Connecticut.

Licensed Undocumented Immigrants May Lead To Safer Roads, Connecticut Finds

Allowing undocumented immigrants in Connecticut to obtain driver's licenses may have reduced hit-and-run crashes in the state. Eight other states are considering similar laws.

Uganda's Bobi Wine, left, and Puerto Rico's Bad Bunny have released songs about the coronavirus.

Bad Bunny And Bobi Wine Are Among The Global Artists Singing About Coronavirus

They're using music to raise awareness about COVID-19 — and how to reduce its spread. Researchers say that songs can help transmit important information during a disease outbreak.

Many people want to reduce their consumption of meat, whether for health or money reasons, or out of concern for animal welfare and the future of our planet. Seeking inspiration from around the U.K. and the globe, host Jamie Oliver (center) cooks up a stunning collection of beautiful, vibrant, hearty and healthy vegetarian dishes that are so delicious and easy to make, you won’t even miss the meat.

JAMIE'S ULTIMATE VEG

Airs Saturdays, April 18 - May 23, June 20 and June 27, 2020 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV

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