• Colorful hillside neighborhood with dense housing on a slope under a cloudy sky.

    Community , Democracy , Uncategorized

    Building Community Power from Rocinha to Chicago’s South and West Sides

    Community media, neighborhood assemblies, environmental justice campaigns, and grassroots voter engagement efforts are helping marginalized communities transform local challenges into lasting political power.

  • Woman with short dark hair in pink blouse reading Braille at desk.

    Community , Education

    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.

  • Transgender pride flag waving in the wind outdoors.

    Community

    Arkansas Organizers Step Up for Latinos Who Identify As Trans

    Arkansas was the first state in the country to ban [...]

  • Jimena Díaz Padilla, Special Projects Producer at Latino News Network.

    Community

    LNN Names Jimena Díaz Padilla Special Projects Producer

    The Medill fellow who helped build the Neighborhood Navigators pilot will lead the initiative as it launches this month.

  • Burned interior of a house after fire damage, showing charred walls and ceiling.

    Community

    Some residents say language and technology barriers complicated Hawk Fire evacuations

    Some Reno residents affected by the Hawk Fire say language barriers and limited access to emergency information made it harder to understand evacuation alerts and find help after the fire.

  • Person casting a vote in an election from abroad during Colombia's election.

    Community , Democracy

    Watching Colombia Vote from Abroad: What This Election Taught Me

    What diaspora engagement reveals about citizenship, political identity, and the responsibilities that come with democratic participation across borders.

  • Diverse team members placing hands together in unity for teamwork and collaboration.

    Community

    America’s Quiet Strength: Rising Above Power, Chaos and Cruelty

    Twenty‑five years after 9/11, Americans continue to wrestle with the tragedy’s meaning and legacy.

  • Two women planting soil in a compost bin for sustainable gardening.

    Community

    How Composting Connected Two Women Across Six Decades

    An intergenerational fellowship shows the power of conversation to spark real connection.

  • Pro-immigrant protest sign with 'Protect Immigrants' message.

    Community

    What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost – or will soon lose – Temporary Protected Status

    Legal challenges, humanitarian concerns, and the limited pathways available as protections expire.

  • Close-up of two hands gently holding each other, symbolizing connection and support.

    Community

    The Fulcrum: An 83-Year Activist and a Spelman Student Bridge Generations

    The Atlanta Student Movement reshaped the city’s civil‑rights landscape by proving how organized, strategic student activism can transform democratic participation.

  • William Rodríguez, a 9/11 survivor who helped people escape the World Trade Center’s North Tower, receives recognition during a ceremony with firefighters in Santiago, Chile.

    Community

    25 Years After 9/11, William Rodríguez Still Lives With the Day

    The longtime World Trade Center employee who saved hundreds using his master key — reflects on survivor’s guilt, the friends he couldn’t reach, his advocacy for undocumented victims

  • Congressional hearing on TSA data sharing with ICE features Rep. Kim Schrier and Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

    Community

    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.

  • Close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face and crown against a blue sky.

    Community

    Bipartisan Support for Legal Status and Immigration Reform

    New surveys across 11 battleground states and 28 congressional districts reveal broad bipartisan agreement on immigration reforms.

  • People holding American flags at a Latino News Network event.

    Community

    Navigating ICE Custody: How to Find the Right Immigration Lawyer

    Immigration lawyers can seek bond, fight deportation and challenge unlawful detention, but some cases require other types of legal expertise.

  • Students gather at a rally advocating for detained immigrants under a blue canopy.

    Community

    Students team up with La Resistencia to advocate for detained immigrants 

    Support detained immigrants, organizing visits, raising awareness, and pushing for humane treatment and accountability