Voting is a social determinant of health
Voting is often viewed through the lens of civic duty and political engagement, but it plays a crucial role in shaping the social determinants of health (SDOH).
Newark offers lessons for Chicago’s efforts to replace lead lines
There are roughly 9 million lead service lines still in use across the nation. Of these, 400,000 exist in Chicago.
A solutions journalism approach to covering democracy (not politics)
Audiences expect more from news media than just the traditional “who is leading in the polls” reporting.
Bilingual, multicultural staff needed for NJ addiction treatment
“Sometimes you may be able to speak the language but not really understand the culture,” Lao-Collins pointed out.
Venezuelan Migrants Face Diminishing Aid Amid Election Uncertainty
SPECIAL REPORT from the Venezuelan/Colombian border: Shelters struggle as aid falters and migrant numbers are expected to climb.
What do Latinos really think about the southern border?
With the Congressional and Presidential races on the horizon, UnidosUS released a poll that provides timely insights into the priorities of this electorate and how immigration factors into their actions at the ballet box.
Hispanic or Latina: An Incomplete Story
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to “Litany of Saints: A Triptych.” Stories about new Americans.
Majority of Hispanics, Latinos consume news in English
The findings of the Pew Research Center report are consistent with ongoing trends that signify a decades-long shift within the U.S. Hispanic and Latino community – a preponderance for English.
Millennials face the ultimate “adulting” choice: should they have a baby or take care of their parents?
Stuck between a rock and a stork, millennials are juggling financial strain, societal expectations, and the very real need for caregiving.
Spanish-Speaking Foster Parents In Demand
According to a report from the National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families, there were 18.6 million Latino children (ages 18
Latino News Network: Planting Seeds In News Deserts
“As other news outlets are forced to retreat, we are meeting the challenge and advancing,” said Hugo Balta, Publisher of LNN.