Sabrina Herrera
Latino Initiative EditorSabrina Herrera has held many roles at Connecticut Public, including Community Engagement and Social Media Editor, where she laid the groundwork for the Latino Initiative, and built the station’s first social media team. Sabrina joined Connecticut Public as the social media editor back in 2021.
Today, Sabrina is the Editor of Connecticut Public's Latino Initiative, ¡Somos Connecticut!.
Somos Connecticut aims to uplift Latine stories and increase Latine representation in news coverage through bilingual reporting, resource-oriented and expanded programming as well as community engagement events.
Sabrina is also host of the narrative podcast, "Generation: Barney."
Sabrina serves on the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) New England Chapter Board.
Sabrina loves the arts, improv comedy, and people. She is a social person who loves to connect with folks on topics around audience & community engagement, diversity in the news industry, and things to do in Connecticut. She can be reached at sherrera@ctpublic.org.
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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. -
At 88 years old, the prolific artist seeks to archive his work in Connecticut so it can become a permanent bridge between Puerto Rico and its diaspora. -
The Connecticut Immigrant Support Network estimates that at least 100 ICE detentions occurred this week as of Thursday night. Advocates say that number is likely far higher. -
“Danbury has become the epicenter of ICE violence in Connecticut,” one community volunteer said. -
Volunteers work to help people find more details about their loved ones. -
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes has requested a meeting with Homeland Security officials to learn what is happening and who ICE has taken in Connecticut. -
The Puerto Rico-Connecticut Trade Commission manages a financial contribution through a nonprofit organization.
