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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Ayannah Brown
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Connecticut Public
Last month, ICE conducted over 100 arrests in Connecticut. From protests to organizing meal trains, volunteers are working to organize and support immigrant communities. We learn what this looks like across the state.
Tyler Russell
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Connecticut Public
Mark Mirko
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Connecticut Public
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Connecticut is home to more than half a million people of Hispanic origin, or nearly 1 in every 5 residents. What to call the group — Hispanic, Latino, Latinx, Latine, etc. — is still up for debate within these communities. What people with ancestral ties to Latin America can agree on is that the people, and their contributions to this state and nation as a whole, deserve to be celebrated. -
The “¡Batey Boricua!” gallery showcases works by 17 local Puerto Rican artists at The Wadsworth in Hartford.
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During five terms in the Connecticut legislature, Evelyn Mantilla made history as the first Hispanic woman to serve as deputy majority leader and the first openly bisexual legislator in the country. But for her it’s always been about much more than just being the first. -
Rep. Geraldo Reyes Jr. said he will be joined by members of the state’s Environment and Energy & Technology Committees -
Connecticut’s first Puerto Rican parade in 1964 was held with the slogan “Register and Vote,” to encourage political participation in the growing Boricua population, due to economic opportunity. Parades quickly spread to Bridgeport in 1965, Waterbury in 1966, and New Haven in 1968.
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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