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.
‘She’s a fighter’: Young Afro-Latina boxer crowned champion in all-female category in Washington Park
Three and a half years ago, Jones set foot in the gym for the first time, but her boxing journey dates back much earlier.
After becoming an American citizen, this Kansas Citian is eager to vote in the 2024 election
One naturalized Kearney resident, originally from Mexico, is ready to make her voice heard in the 2024 election. Nearly 900,000 immigrants and refugees became U.S. citizens in 2023, and the rapidly growing population could impact elections.
Wood River High School Hispanic student translates medical terminology for CSI, commits to Harvard
“Because my parents are immigrants, they dreamed of this since I was a little child,” Guerra-Carrillo said. “I mean, graduating high school was already just such a big dream.
One of the last of its kind: Tacoma boutique is a one-stop shop for quinceañera parties
“It becomes a way to assert identity, presence, and visibility, despite efforts or tendencies to erase or silence a population.”
Sazón De Hawaii: Barrio Café
The lively Mexican restaurant and diverse menu are a reflection of owner Miriam Olivas’s lived experiences.
Working to build a more inclusive Arlington through civic engagement
Jo Anna Cardoza says she believes in the importance of representation for all residents.
He was once a high school dropout. Today, he is one of Washington’s award-winning poets
Ricardo Ruiz won the Washington State Book Award in poetry this year for “We Had Our Reasons.” The book shares migrant farm workers’ stories.
Maria Nava: Leading From Lived Experience
Nava shares how the barriers of being a first generation immigrant in the U.S., helped shape the work she leads in the service of others.
Hispanic or Latina: An Incomplete Story
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to “Litany of Saints: A Triptych.” Stories about new Americans.
Bilingual Church Booming in Bowman
A bilingual ministry was started in a small town experiencing rapid growth in its Spanish-speaking population. Bowman Assembly of God now provides the only Spanish church service for nearly 90 miles.
Research Supporting Indigenous and Alternative Health Practices
Should traditional healthcare practices include sound and light therapies inspired by ancestral knowledge?