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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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.
Itzel Rivera
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El Nuevo Día
Hernán LaFontaine, 91, who still lives in Asylum Hill, said it’s a dream come true to have had such an impact on youth.
Ayannah Brown
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Connecticut Public
Joe Amon
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Connecticut Public
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Connecticut State Rep. Vincent Candelora speaks about the need to “depoliticize the immigration issue.” -
At an art workshop in Stonington, Mexican artist María Vargas teaches how to use dye from cochineal insects as a tool for artistic expression. -
A resolution passed by the state assembly aims to preserve Connecticut’s Taíno history. -
Danbury Unites for Immigrants launch a new canvassing campaign to share resources that protect immigrant families across the city. -
Jacqueline Sanchez is a helper. The Puerto Rican and Salvadorian mother connects people with health resources because she’s passionate about her community gaining access to the support they need. Sanchez is committed to listening and helping people feel heard. She isn’t afraid of failure.
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.