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.
Ryan Caron King
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Connecticut Public
The Meriden community welcomes home a teen who was detained for six months at a federal ICE facility.
Itzel Rivera
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El Nuebo Dia
Itzel Rivera
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El Nuevo Dia
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Make the Road Connecticut is marking 10 years of advocacy work for Latine, immigrant and working class communities. -
The exhibition from San Juan-based filmmaker Sofía Gallisá Muriente focuses on heist leader Víctor Gerena, his mother Gloria, and the stateside fight for Puerto Rican independence. -
The traveling exhibit “¡Taíno Vive!” comes to Connecticut from The Smithsonian, with new material added from Yale’s catalog. -
In Connecticut, Puerto Rican state and local representatives are sharing their apprehension over the growing US military presence on the island after several organizations in Puerto Rico and the US called on the government to halt those operations. -
Two Connecticut biologists tell us about the changing environment, what inspired them to study science and the impact of funding cuts on research.
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.