Esmeralda Bermudez

writes about the lives of Latinos for the LA Times

Esmeralda Bermudez on KCRW

Some members of the Los Angeles Times Guild have formed a Latino Caucus and written an open letter to management that calls for better representation in the newsroom.

Latinos make up 13% of LA Times newsroom. Journalists call for better representation

Some members of the Los Angeles Times Guild have formed a Latino Caucus and written an open letter to management that calls for better representation in the newsroom.

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Vicks VapoRub is supposed to help break up congestion and relieve coughing. Studies show it can help children sleep.

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Vicks VapoRub is supposed to help break up congestion and relieve coughing. Studies show it can help children sleep.

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