A news, information, and entertainment program focusing on topics that matter most to the Hispanic-Latino community of New England.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests trees and native species as a viable method to reduce flooding (while also removing harmful pollutants in water at the same time). Julia Klee of Spoke Pockette Farm, built a pocket forest in her yard. A pocket forest is a densely planted collection of trees and shrubs; they have a host of benefits, including carbon sequestering and runoff reduction. Klee spoke with Illinois Latino News contributor, Britton Struthers.
Dr. Martha Muñoz is an evolutionary biologist. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University and an Assistant Curator in the Division of Vertebrate Zoology at the Yale Peabody Museum.Dr. Muñoz spoke with Connect Latino News' Belen Dumont about her work and family.
Daughter Rosa Salazar remembers the devotion her parents Beatríz and Anastacio shared until their last moments together. The couple from Zacatecas, Mexico had been married for 70 years and shared 10 children. Her father took care of her, until he took a serious fall and passed away two days later.
María Santonastaso is an educator who leads her classroom by incorporating literacy, research, and creative components. She emphasizes the importance of play-based learning, comprehensive learning, and classroom collaboration in her teaching. RI Latino News' Belen Dumont spoke with Santonastaso about providing her students with a strong foundation that prepares them for a lifetime of learning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
According to the NALEO Education Fund, Latinos make up 28 percent of Nevada's population, and one in every five registered voters in the state is Latino. With Nevada being a crucial swing state in November's election, the Latino vote has become increasingly important. LNN's Alexandra Couraud spoke with Rico Cortez, a Mexican American living in northern Nevada. He was raised by a single mother, Rebecca Guerrero, and his Latino roots, along with growing up with a strong matriarch, have shaped his political views. “Women's rights are super important to me because women raised me. Women brought me into this world,” Cortez stated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
On this episode of LNN Spotlight, Writer/Editor Belén Dumont speaks with AARP New Hampshire State Director Christina FitzPatrick about family caregiving. The topics include Deciding Between Home Care or Long-Term Care Facilities Starting Out As A Family Caregiver Family Caregiving Support Groups What Kinds Of Resources Are Available --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
On Monday, September 16, the Chicago Cubs hosted a Hispanic and Latino Heritage Celebration at Wrigley Field which included pregame festivities. Marija Kraljevic was there reporting for Illinois Latino News. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
“The monarch butterfly is like an icon, something that Mexicans identify with,” Claudia Galeno-Sanchez said. “The only difference between monarch butterflies and us as Mexicans is that we do not have the freedom to cross borders.” Jacqueline Cardenas reports on one mother's plight to help save the monarch butterfly. Please visit ILLatinoNews.com to read the story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
‘Doubling-up,' or when a person temporarily lives with others, is one of the most common forms of #homelessness in #Chicago experienced by predominantly communities of color. In 2023, over 68,000 people experienced homelessness in the city and nearly 45,000 of them lived doubled-up, according to a report by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Electa Bey is one of them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
Latinos are disproportionately affected by extreme heat due to climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 40% of Latinos are more likely to live in places that are too hot to work outside for a full day. Cooling centers are proven to help lower the risk of heat-related illnesses and deaths. As the heat index soared into the hundreds this past weekend, the Siena Francis House in downtown Omaha opened its cooling center for the first time in 2024. Isa Luzarraga, reporting for LNN and the Midwest Newsroom spoke with Jonathan Kuebler, Salvation Army, Kroc Center. To read the complete article click HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Leo Morales knew that the most vulnerable communities, particularly Latinx communities, would be the hardest hit by the virus. Dr. Morales shares insights… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
#LatinoNewsNetwork #Reporter/#Editor Belén Dumont speaks with AARP New Hampshire State Director Christina FitzPatrick on how residents can identify #fraud and skillfully avoid #scams that are becoming increasingly more common and targeting underserved communities. - #identitytheft #aarp #criminal #federaltradecommission #internet #victim #AARPFraudWatchNetwork #cryptocurrency #giftcard Please visit NHLatinoNews.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to "Litany of Saints: A Triptych." Stories about new Americans. To read her opinion piece for Latino News Network by clicking HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
In this episode of LNN spotLIGHT, Just JP shares their inspiration and motivation in creating spaces for BIPOC performers. Jewel Sanchez reports for MALatinoNews.com READ: https://malatinonews.com/bostons-latine-drag-community/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
The Latino Policy Forum and Illinois Latino News are partnering to create a 2-year long public awareness campaign that will illuminate the most common form of homelessness experienced in the Latinx community, which is through ‘doubling-up' or when a person temporarily lives with others. Jose M. Muñoz, executive director of La Casa Norte, a homelessness resource non-profit, shared his personal story with doubling up. Anna Arzuaga, Housing Policy Analyst, LPF, also shared insights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
The 2024 elections will soon kick into high gear. The Latino News Network and AARP are collaborating in ensuring voters have the information they need to participate in the electoral process. Christina Fitzpatrick, State Director with AARP New Hampshire spoke to New Hampshire Latino News Writer/Editor Belen Dumont about resources available to the public. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
Dr. Geraldine Luna, the Medical Director at the Chicago Department of Public Health, who shares her expertise and insights on the social determinants of health. This is the first episode of the new collaboration between Illinois Latino News and CAN-TV. IL Latino News is one of six independent, local, multimedia news outlets in the Midwest and Northeast. (Spring/Summer Season, 2023) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
Today's LNN Spotlight episode is focused on Social Security. We'll be answering a few common questions on collecting benefits and busting several myths on the topic. Hispanics make up about 19 percent of the total population in the U.S. and these communities are expected to continually grow across the country. As Hispanics tend to have longer life expectancies in the U.S., elderly Hispanics will also have more time in retirement compared to other ethnic groups. Our guest today is Christina FitzPatrick, State Director of AARP New Hampshire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
Latino culture often prioritizes caregiving with family members providing direct care to aging parents. It's estimated that 75% of Latino caregivers are Latina, and likely to be in their early to mid-40s. An increasing 27% of Millennial family caregivers are Latino, and more than half are people of color. Christina FitzPatrick, AARP New Hampshire State Director, spoke with Belen Dumont, New Hampshire Latino News Editor about the invisible work of family caregivers and the resources available to help them manage what can often be a very stressful situation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
Activists across the South Side of Chicago demand transparency from the Department of Water Management as the city attempts to combat lead contamination in drinking water. While the City has not publicly reported new results since the end of 2021, existing data from the City of Chicago website shows that a significant portion of water tests with elevated lead levels were recorded in Black and Hispanic communities. Mackenzie Tatananni, graduate student at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, spoke with Linda Gonzalez, a member of the People's Council of Southeast Chicago, who is advocating for change following her experience with the city-sponsored Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic's arrival, small businesses and nonprofits across the state continue to be disproportionately impacted. Seeing as minority-owned and led organizations faced a variety of challenges before the pandemic, accessible resources have become more crucial than ever. Associate Lending Manager of the National Development Council Jovanna Mejia speaks to us about specific barriers minority entrepreneurs face and the unique resources available to them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
In September, the Madison Metropolitan School District appointed Nury Castillo Crawford as Executive Director of Alternative Schools & Innovation. Castillo Crawford shared with LNN her experience as an immigrant from Peru and her experience as a student in the public school system shaped her life's work and mission as an educator and advocate for students and bilingual education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Voting in the United States can often be an inaccessible process preventing eligible voters, particularly in marginalized communities, from casting their ballot. This is especially true for Hispanic Latinos. Many of them are new to the electoral process, either because they just came of age or in the case of foreign-born members of the group – they just became naturalized citizens. Giana Aguilar-Valencia, a journalism student at DePaul University, and also an Hortencia Zavala Foundation fellow in the Journalism Camp: Covering Race, ethnicity, and culture - hosted a special edition of the Latino News Network podcast, "3 Questions With..." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
“Much of [misinformation and disinformation] has been targeting the Spanish language population in the United States, and they're especially vulnerable because platforms haven't been as good in dealing with [misinformation from] non-English speakers on the platforms," said John Marion. Among the insights Marion shared were on national efforts to address voting misinformation and disinformation, which continues to disproportionately reach Hispanic and Latino communities online. This leads to confusion and frustration among potential Hispanic-Latino voters, possibly turning them away from casting their ballot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
With over 12 percent of the students enrolled in Illinois public schools during the 2020-2021 school year considered English Language Learners, Illinois has the fourth highest concentration of English Learners in the U.S. These students, many of whom are Spanish-speaking Latinos, face a unique set of barriers that research and advocacy groups are looking to solve. Rebecca Vonderlack-Navarro and Erika Mendez of Latino Policy Forum's (LPF) education team discuss the needs of bilingual and English Learner students in Illinois. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
“Civics is a hallmark of the work that we do here at the (CWECSEO) commission,” said Steven Hernandez, an attorney who serves as the executive director of the Commission on Women, children, seniors, equity and opportunity (CWCSEO) at the Connecticut General Assembly. In this episode, Hernandez speaks of the importance of promoting civic engagement in the state of Connecticut. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos discusses the budget for the 2023 fiscal year and the many benefits for Rhode Island residents, including the Cover All Kids campaign promising to ensure that all children in the state have access to health coverage regardless of their immigration status. Matos also shares what being the first Dominican American to hold the position of Lieutenant Governor in the United States means to a community who often does not see themselves in positions of leadership in government. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Andres Mejia on creating spaces for students of color and diverse backgrounds to feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Mejia also shares insights about challenging the state's ‘banned concepts' law prohibiting the teaching of so-called "divisive concepts" related to race and gender by public schools, state agencies, and contractors. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Rosario Ubiera-Minaya on building the political and economic power of the Latinx community of Massachusetts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Marcela Betancur on the Let RI Vote Act, and how it will make it easier for Hispanics-Latinos to participate in the electoral process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sonia Alvelo on the importance of financial literacy, and insights on helping small businesses not just survive through the COVID-19 crisis, but how to thrive. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Secretary Gorbea on her career in public service, the first Latina to run for Governor in New England, and the importance of equitable representation in government. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Ric Estrada shares insights into empowering families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sylvia Puente speaks about the work she leads in building the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Marcela Betancur shares her life's work, LPI's mission, and what matters most to Hispanics-Latinos in Rhode Island. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dr. Marina Del Rios, a former emergency room doctor at University of Illinois Hospital, member of the Illinois Unidos coalition shares insights on battling COVID19, and social determinants of health.
Werner Oyandel talks about eliminating disparities by identifying opportunities, why resources should focus on young Latinos, and solutions to getting more members of the community to participate on Election Day.
Cesar Rolon talks about how the women in his life inspire his work to elevate the visibility of Latinas as artists, entrepreneurs, leaders. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Rojas Saldana talks about her new collaborative new book: Extraordinary Latinas: Powerful Voices of Resilience, Courage & Empowerment, and advice for women on managing their personal and professional lives --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Representative Espitia shares insights on the state's debate over critical race theory, being the focus of intimidation tactics by white supremacists, and the Latino population boom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Festa shares insights on how scam artists prey on the most vulnerable of the pandemic, grants given to local organizations working to build up disenfranchised communities, and a look at what's ahead for the organization in 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
William talks about the salsa group's new album El Camino, Latino contributions to american music, and performing in a virtual concert in the era of COVID. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Joe Rodriguez, talks about the need for diversity and inclusion in media, the role of independent Latino journalists and the summer of futbol! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Nora Duncan talks about organizing and mobilizing members and partners to action on issues like Affordable Health Care, Long-Term Care, Consumer Protections, Financial Security, and more. The Latino News Network, the Online News Source of New England's Latinos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Evelyn Barahona, Director of the Latino Equity Fund talks about advocacy work focused on addressing the longstanding health and economic inequities the Massachusetts Hispanic-Latino community faces; providing them with the resources they need to thrive. The Latino News Network, the Online News Source of New England's Latinos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
New Hampshire State Representative Maria Perez of Milford, chair of the New Hampshire Latino Caucus on championing workers' rights, changing the negative narrative of immigrants, and what it feels like (because it often is that way) to be the only one in the room, the only Latina - in politics. The Latino News Network, the Online News Source of New England's Latinos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Max Cisneros shares insights on the too often difficult experience of coming out to one's family, even more so if you're part of a Hispanic-Latino family. As a community caring deeply about family and friend relationships; LGBTQ Latinx young and old are often afraid to come out not just because of rejection, but also of not wanting to offend anyone. The Latino News Network, the Online News Source of New England's Latinos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Chief Celina Barrios-Millner, Director of Equity & Inclusion for the city of Boston talks about closing the wealth gap in Black and Latino communities by embedding equity and racial justice into all City planning and operations. The Latino News Network, the Online News Source of New England's Latinos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Todd Fahey, State Director AARP New Hampshire talks about the organization's mission of empowering people to choose how they live as they age, special virtual programs that are informative and entertaining, and how you could volunteer in helping your neighbors. The Latino News Network, the Online News Source of New England's Latinos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Andy Fleischmann, President and CEO of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters (NBBBS) of Connecticut shares insights on the youth mentoring program and how you can be a “Bigs” volunteer. Latino News Network, the Online News Source of New England's Latinos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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