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Bad Bunny’s final show from San Juan this tour is being live streamed, and these Connecticut spots are getting folks together to watch.
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The 10th annual celebration of Mexican Independence Day was held at the State Capitol building in Hartford, showcasing Mexican heritage and traditions. -
Groups representing nationalities from across Latin America are hosting events Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. -
Dr. Violet Jiménez Sims is a Dominican changemaker who works the intersection of education, advocacy, and culture. Beyond diversifying teachers through Connecticut’s Teacher Residency Program, she serves as Vice President of the New Britain NAACP and President of the Diaspora Multicultural Society, where she uplifts her community through civil rights work, charitable initiatives, and inclusive social spaces. She values authenticity, collaboration, and building consensus. -
The district’s protocol says educators will not allow immigration officials into schools without a judicial warrant. -
The law that limits communication between CT law enforcement and federal immigration officers will see several changes go into effect this fall amid an uptick in ICE raids across the state.
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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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