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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Family separation is often associated with the border. But a new Connecticut Public documentary examines how immigration arrests are affecting children right here in Connecticut.
Ayannah Brown
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Connecticut Public
The Wadsworth brings a ‘little piece of Puerto Rico’ with new ‘Sense of Beauty’ Ponce art exhibition
Mark Mirko
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Connecticut Public
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Volunteers with the center’s civic engagement initiative are making sure their Hispanic and Latino neighbors are informed on how to vote with street canvassing efforts. -
The death of labor rights leader Dolores Huerta has many Latinos in Connecticut honoring and remembering her legacy. -
Connecticut’s chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is calling for more Hispanic mentors. One Puerto Rican mentor found a connection with her mentee through language and culture. -
A Hartford Hospital bus is offering free mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. -
As federal immigration agents make arrests, Connecticut children and families are feeling the effects. Hear from two teenagers whose parents have been deported by ICE.
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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