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.

Cardiovascular disease leading cause of death among Hispanics

Early screenings, improved access to healthcare, and culturally responsive outreach are critical to reducing risk and saving lives.

Latino Communities Face Rising Blood Cancer Risks

During Blood Cancer Awareness Month, health organizations are intensifying outreach to ensure Latino families receive culturally responsive information, earlier diagnoses, and equitable treatment options.

The Toll on Family Caregivers of Children with a Rare Disease

Family caregivers of children with rare diseases face overwhelming emotional, financial, and physical strain.

Deadly Venezuela Quakes Spark Renewed Calls for U.S. to Restore Temporary Protected Status

The disaster has made return unsafe for the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in the United States.

Latino Workers Need Stronger OSHA Protections

Advocates warn that without targeted reforms, workplace injuries and fatalities in Latino communities will remain unacceptably high.

One Year After Arrest, Pressure Mounts on El Salvador to Free Ruth López

Human rights groups say her arrest, shifting charges, and closed‑door proceedings reflect a broader crackdown on civil society under President Nayib Bukele.

From Colombia to Connecticut: The urgent need to end FGM in the Americas

At least 577,000 women and girls are estimated to be at risk.

Hispanic Communities Urged to Prepare for End‑of‑Life Decisions

Advocates say proactive conversations and documented care preferences can reduce stress for families and ensure individuals receive the support and dignity they want at life’s end.

Scarier Than the Boogeyman

A former social worker reflects on the government's dual role in child welfare, questioning what happens when the system meant to protect children, begins enabling abuse and neglect.

Immigration Crackdowns Are Breaking the Food System

In using immigration to target Farm and food chain workers, our federal government is committing us to a food system in danger.

Sexual Assault Thrives in Silence

Standing up and telling your story is the bravest thing a survivor can do. There is always the fear of not being believed.

Too Afraid to Leave Home: ICE’s Toll on Latino HIV Care

In Minneapolis, intense immigration enforcement is disrupting HIV care for Latino communities, a group already disproportionately affected by the virus.

Latine news outlets are more important than ever

Coverage of Latine communities lacks enough representation and needs improvement.

Partnership Nurtures the Next Generation of Journalists

Fellows will also have the opportunity for their work to be published on the Latino News Network,