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After losing her sight, a Mexican woman found independence and community through braille
After losing her sight, a Mexican woman found independence and community through Well Connected Español, a free virtual program connecting Spanish-speaking older adults across the United States.
Federal Trucking Crackdown Reaches Wisconsin As English-Language Rules Tighten
The policy is raising concerns among Latino truckers, immigrant workers, and industry leaders who warn the changes could worsen driver shortages.
New bill seeks to limit TSA data sharing with ICE
Concerns over how information collected from passengers for air travel is being used by federal immigration authorities.
Composer uses music to connect Latino heritage and environmental justice
Transforming climate data into sound to help audiences “listen intentionally” to long‑term environmental change.
Community leaders condemn anti-immigrant posters in Kenosha as investigation remains open
Residents say the surge of anti‑immigrant posters — filled with violent, xenophobic imagery — is designed to intimidate families and signals a troubling escalation in hate incidents across the region.
A Wisconsin school board votes to keep dual language program after pushback from families, students
Families and students in southern Wisconsin are celebrating after the Delavan-Darien School District school board voted to keep its K-12 dual language program unchanged following weeks of community backlash and organizing efforts.
Border Patrol surveillance network expands across Michigan highways
Civil rights advocates are concerned about warrantless monitoring, data collection, and the quiet spread of federal enforcement infrastructure far from the southern border.
Michigan Auto Industry Faces Intensifying Global Competition and Evolving Workforce Demands
Michigan’s auto industry faces rising global competition as a new report highlights automaker restructuring and the crucial role of Hispanic and Latino workers.
Pritzker uses State of the State to defend immigrants, says Chicago targeted by federal actions
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker used his State of the State address to criticize federal immigration enforcement and frame the issue as a test of national values.
Sazón de Wisconsin: Cielito Lindo
Cielito Lindo is a longtime family-owned Mexican restaurant in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point known for its traditional dishes and steady neighborhood presence.
After ICE Raid, Wisconsin’s Dairy Labor Crisis Deepens
A recent ICE raid in Manitowoc County is adding pressure to Wisconsin’s dairy industry, which relies heavily on immigrant labor to keep farms running. Farmers say tougher immigration enforcement could make it even harder to find workers to keep up with demand.
Latino Growth Spreads Across the U.S., New Pew Data Shows
A new Pew Research Center analysis shows the U.S. Latino population has nearly doubled over the past 25 years, reaching 67.8 million in 2024. While California and Texas remain home to the largest Latino communities, much of the recent growth is taking place across the Midwest and South.
UW–Madison Program Expands Culturally Competent Dementia Care for Wisconsin’s Latino Families
A new UW–Madison program is training medical students to provide culturally competent dementia care for Wisconsin’s growing Latino population, addressing long-standing barriers of language, trust and access in memory care services.
