Somos Connecticut
Connecticut Public is committed to elevating the stories of, and connecting with, our Latino communities. See how we are expanding our reporting, programming and engagement opportunities locally and abroad.
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Rachel Iacovone
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Connecticut Public
Gonzalez, a Colombian immigrant comedian, brought cultural connection and levity to the immigrant experience through his stand-up set at the New York Comedy Club in Stamford. In a time of political polarization, Gonzalez said humor can help build bridges between people.
Mark Mirko
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Connecticut Public
Mark Mirko
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Connecticut Public
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If you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo, don’t go out thinking it’s Mexican Independence Day. A UConn Historian sheds light on the history of the holiday and a celebration in Stamford puts a spotlight on how to engage with the culture. -
The Venezuelan owner of Malby Artisan Bread in New Haven pulls inspiration from her country of origin and from her wife, who is from the Dominican Republic. -
La dueña venezolana de Malby Artisan Bread en New Haven encuentra inspiración en su país de origen y en su esposa, originaria de República Dominicana.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for a development project intended to help reconnect Hartford's downtown with it's economically-struggling north end. -
On International Workers’ Day, demonstrations for better education, healthcare and rent control took place in Hartford, New Haven, Norwalk, Waterbury and Willimantic.
Meet the journalists behind ¡Somos Connecticut!
A dedicated team telling the stories, sharing the voices, and covering the issues that shape Latino life across our state.
Radio Shows
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Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only national, English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. Listen to past episodes at latinousa.org. -
Every week, Alt.Latino introduces listeners to new alternative Latin music, including diverse genres such as cumbia, Mexican garage rock, Panamanian rap, heavy metal mariachi and many more boundary-blurring sounds from around the world. Listen to past episodes on npr.org.
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Somos Connecticut is made possible, in part by funding from Avangrid Foundation, Charles D. Fleischman Charitable Trust, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Adam R. Scripps Foundation, The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts, and Susan Howarth Foundation.