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.