Arlington’s first Latino deputy fire chief says he first wanted to be a police officer

Pedro Arevalo says he found his calling in the fire department, where his work focuses on ‘helping people’

Breaking the barriers of monolingualism in music 

Artists celebrate Latino identity in the United States, using their bilingual talents as a tool and a powerful statement of identity.

Immigrants help rural Kansas flourish, but they often face challenges once they’re here

Western Kansas is projected to see large population declines in the coming years, but immigration may be the key to stemming the losses. The communities that have embraced their diversity have seen their population stabilize and the local culture shift, redefining what rural Kansas looks like.

Aquí Mercado Creates A Sense Of Community And Belonging

“We want to show people our communities here in Seattle,” Daniel Calderon said.

Lucha Libre Volcanica brings Mexican wrestling to the PNW

The only lucha libre school in the PNW is located in Tacoma & hosts several wrestling events per year. Here’s how this school came to be.

La Plaza: advocating and preparing Latino students for educational success

La Plaza empowers Latinos by providing and increasing access to essential social, education, and workforce development services.

Brian Hernandez Jr. Wins 2024 Kentucky Derby

"I don't know how long it's going to take to sink in; but it's definitely a surreal moment right now," Brian Hernandez Jr.

Jackson interpreter helps Latino families invest in their children’s education

Silvia Davila works to ensure that Latino students and families have equal access to the school’s resources.

Working to build a more inclusive Arlington through civic engagement

Jo Anna Cardoza says she believes in the importance of representation for all residents.

Jasmine Gonzalez: “It takes a village”

Improving the quality of life for the working-class and immigrant populations of Chicago’s southwest side

Exploring The Last Frontier: Latinos Making Alaska Their Home

How the community thrives in a challenging cold and remote state

He was once a high school dropout. Today, he is one of Washington’s award-winning poets

Ricardo Ruiz won the Washington State Book Award in poetry this year for “We Had Our Reasons.” The book shares migrant farm workers’ stories.

Maria Nava: Leading From Lived Experience

Nava shares how the barriers of being a first generation immigrant in the U.S., helped shape the work she leads in the service of others.

Hispanic or Latina: An Incomplete Story

First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to "Litany of Saints: A Triptych." Stories about new Americans.

Siempre Pa’Lante: Celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage

The exhibit curated by Hartford Artist Joel Cintron, showcases and celebrates Connecticut’s extensive Puerto Rican community.