Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero, a final-year student at the University of Washington, has been named the Hortencia Zavala Foundation (HZF) intern. Jimenez Romero is the first award recipient providing funding for paid internships. She will be working with the Washington Latino News and The Tribune News. Jimenez Romero is pursuing a double major in journalism, public interest communication, law, societies, and justice. Additionally, she has chosen to minor in diversity and environmental studies. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Jimenez Romero is passionate about crafting human-interest narratives that highlight and empower underrepresented communities. “As a daughter of immigrants, I grew up listening to narratives that weren’t reflective of my community. Journalism and the media play a huge role in uplifting diverse narratives and bringing their voices to the forefront,” said Jimenez Romero. “I’m excited to intern with Washington Latino News and learn how to use solutions journalism to uplift Latino voices [...]

Grammy award-winning Mexican singer Peso Pluma has announced dates for the North American leg of his “Exodo” tour, which includes only one show in Washington. The 24-year-old singer, rapper, and songwriter from Guadalajara, Mexico, has taken the music world by storm and will certainly continue to do so now that he’s hitting the road on his first-ever tour as headlining act. The tour will have 40 stops, including one stop in Seattle. The tour announcement comes just a couple of weeks since Peso Pluma won his first Grammy for Best Música Mexicana Album (including Tejano) for his third studio album titled “Génesis.” The album, which was released in June 2023, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and became the highest-ranked regional Mexican album. Peso Pluma will perform at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Aug. 16. https://twitter.com/ClimateArena/status/1759956201754804515?s=20 WHERE TO GET TICKETS FOR THE EXODO TOUR Tickets [...]

Over 100 immigrants detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma have ended their second hunger strike of the year. The February 2024 strike lasted a total of eight days and ended on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Wendy Pantoja, an organizer with Washington-state based immigrant rights group La Resistencia, said the hunger strikers decided to end the protest after they were told by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers that their cases would not be reviewed as long as the hunger strike was ongoing. The News Tribune contacted ICE regarding these and other allegations, but they were unavailable for immediate comment. According to press release from La Resistencia, which advocates for the closing of the facility and an end to deportations, the first group of about 19 hunger strikers initially began their protest on Friday, Feb. 2, but concluded after ICE officers met with the strikers and promised to pay [...]

Though underrepresented in the Latine community, Afro-Indigenous Latines are establishing their presence in the city through dance, music and skirts at one of Chicago’s most socially active museums.

The rhythm and beat of ping, clunk, crunch, bam, and “STOMP” is coming to Washington! Touring the U.S. since 1994, the show that debuted in New York City back in 1991 will be playing at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in Olympia (Feb. 20, 21, 2024) and the First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane (Feb. 23, 24, 2024). A unique and exhilarating experience, the internationally acclaimed “STOMP” has been captivating audiences for decades with its innovative blend of music, dance, comedy, and theatricality.  The talented performers use everyday objects such as brooms, trash cans, buckets, and even their own bodies to create an astonishing symphony of sound and movement. The result is a high-energy performance that leaves audiences breathless and in awe. The Latino News Network (LNN) had the opportunity to sit down with cast member Jude Caminos while the production was in Chicago, Illinois, in December 2023. “This show is [...]

KUNR spoke with Julián Escutia Rodríguez about his accomplishments and plans for the future.