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.
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Provided by Real Art Ways
Real Art Ways’ annual parranda will feature latin jazz and traditional carols from Papo Vázquez and the Mighty Pirates Troubadours
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Connecticut Public
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Professor Albert Laguna received more than 120 applicants for his course, which was offered the first time this fall. He says he’ll continue teaching it as long as Benito is relevant. -
The measure prohibits most civil immigration arrests on courthouse grounds without a signed judicial warrant, and bars law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings in court. -
A restaurateur at Hartford’s Parkville Market is doing all he can to avoid passing tariff costs to customers, hoping the situation is temporary. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing its decision on Trump’s emergency tariffs after hearing arguments last Wednesday. -
A photography and science exhibit at CT State Community College Capital called "Biology with a (Spanish) Accent" features over 30 prints of natural elements. -
Connecticut immigrant rights group Unidad Latina en Acción is hosting its annual Día de los Muertos parade, now in its 15th year, in New Haven.
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.