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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Camila Vallejo
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Connecticut Public
Thousands gathered to celebrate Puerto Rican culture at the annual event in Bridgeport, drawing attention to the island’s history and ongoing challenges with energy, water and financial oversight.
Tyler Russell
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Connecticut Public
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East Hartford immigration attorney Erin O'Neil said the court’s ruling "goes to the core fundamental foundation" of the 14th Amendment. “That, thank God, has been preserved,” she said. -
Community members mobilize after reports of loved ones trapped in collapsed buildings and barefoot evacuations. -
Nearly 85% of the residents of Casa Otoñal in New Haven are Puerto Rican and have access to a network that provides various community services. -
Members of the Connecticut-Puerto Rico Trade Commission and Boricua lawmakers are asking Gov. Ned Lamont to step in, as more than 120,000 San Juan area residents remain without water. -
A new insurance agency in Hartford wants to bridge the gap between CT’s Latinos and money managementLoyalty Insurance Marketing Group is opening in Hartford with a mission to help Connecticut’s Latino communities access financial literacy.
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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