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.”
Trump’s right! A massive invasion is happening at the southern border
It’s an economic advance from communities whose contributions have historically been pivotal in the nation’s development.
Sazón De Washington: Arosa Cafe
A beloved Seattle eatery celebrates 10 years of Euro-Venezuelan food.
Uniting a community through the love of literature
“Seattle is pretty famous for the ‘Seattle Freeze’ and when you add in being Latinx, trying to build comunidad, it can be really tough.”
Seattle researchers say more resources are needed for Latinos with long COVID
With higher rates of chronic conditions, less access to quality healthcare, and barriers to vaccination, Latinx populations were the hardest hit by the virus.
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).
First-Generation Latina Receives Honorable ‘Act-Six’ Scholarship
“It was challenging navigating this by myself because my family turned to me to pave my path for college,” Chelsea Cordoba said.
Seattle Public Library elevates Latinx representation and access
Across its 26 branches, the library includes materials in 18 languages other than English and has recently acquired children’s books including in Guatemalan indigenous language.
Victoria Matey: Cultivating Connections in the Undocumented Community
A Shot of Truth: a space of creation and storytelling by and for undocumented individuals across the country.
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.
Latino Program in Washington Encourages Young Latinos to Pursue Higher Education
The projects, which are designed to show leadership and empathy, have included topics and activities such as fundraising, creating cultural activities, and providing mentorship.
Orquesta Northwest Empowers Latinx Youth Through Free Music Classes
“Nobody in the youth orchestras looked like me,” Madrigal said. “ I didn’t see any Latinos or African American kids in the orchestra.”