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Performer singing at a cultural event with traditional costumes and face paint.

Annual Poet’s Murmuration Calls for Balance of Earth and Humanity

The event was meant to bring people together to poetize and pray “for the balance of our out of control ecology,” Rosa De Anda, founder of The Marigold Project, said.

Unaccompanied migrant youth walking towards the US, promoting 'Sin Padres, Ni Papeles' book.

Arts and Culture, Community, Education

Debut Book ‘Sin Padres, Ni Papeles’ Captures Untold Stories of Unaccompanied Migrant Youth

“It’s both a story about inclusion but also deep marginalization,” Dr. Stephanie L. Canizales said.

Community

South Park’s ‘Villa Comunitaria’ Is Community Lifeline For Latinos

The non-profit organization helped Mexican immigrant mothers like Guadalupe G. Contreras find community and “break barriers.”

Diverse Hispanic family with children at a community event in the U.S.

Community, Democracy

U.S. Hispanic voters: Breaking the monolith myth

Lack of understanding that there are different cultures is partially why the majority of the media and pollsters can’t figure out the Latino voter.

Hugo Balta receiving the 2024 Cecilia Vaisman Award for multimedia journalism at Latino News Network.

Community

Balta honored with 2024 Cecilia Vaisman Award for multimedia reporters

“I accept this honor for work that is truly “in progress” as I strive to be equal to the prestigious recognition,” said Balta.

The Addams Family characters in front of a house during Chicago event.

Arts and Culture, Community

The Addams Family Comes To Chicago

They’re creepy and kooky—mysterious and spooky—and all together ooky: the Addams family. And they’re coming to the Baer Theater at

Joyful Latina dancer in traditional attire at cultural event.

Community, Opinion

OPINION: We must welcome in Latine unity

Initiative leverages culturally responsive training and community dialogues to foster understanding, and bridge cultural divides.

Three soldiers in uniform with a flag in the background, symbolizing border security efforts.

Community

Midwest states far from U.S.-Mexico border have spent millions to send troops there

After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star in 2021, the governors of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska answered his call to tackle crime and illegal immigration along the state’s border with Mexico. Their efforts are failing, critics say.