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 Shot of Truth: a space of creation and storytelling by and for undocumented individuals across the country.
Audiences expect more from news media than just the traditional “who is leading in the polls” reporting.
The projects, which are designed to show leadership and empathy, have included topics and activities such as fundraising, creating cultural activities, and providing mentorship.
“Nobody in the youth orchestras looked like me,” Madrigal said. “ I didn’t see any Latinos or African American kids in the orchestra.”
“I want the stories I tell to be about the people who made the brave decision to challenge the status quo,” said Cardenas about joining LNN.
Creators of Latinx theater face a difficult challenge in bringing their productions to a largely monolingual community.
SPECIAL REPORT from the Venezuelan/Colombian border: Shelters struggle as aid falters and migrant numbers are expected to climb.
While Latino-owned businesses bring in an estimated $2.7 trillion annually, only 1% of funding from the top 25 venture capital and private equity firms is allocated to them.
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.
“It’s also a big opportunity for underrepresented communities within the Yakima Valley…to have someone represent them…who shares their values, their cultures…”
“It becomes a way to assert identity, presence, and visibility, despite efforts or tendencies to erase or silence a population.”
Cultural celebration “serves as an opportunity to bring together and uplift small businesses, artists, creatives, and drag artists of color,” says Roxana Pardo Garcia, co-founder and executive director of Alimentando al Pueblo.