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.
“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.
“It becomes a way to assert identity, presence, and visibility, despite efforts or tendencies to erase or silence a population.”
The lively Mexican restaurant and diverse menu are a reflection of owner Miriam Olivas’s lived experiences.
Jo Anna Cardoza says she believes in the importance of representation for all residents.
Ricardo Ruiz won the Washington State Book Award in poetry this year for “We Had Our Reasons.” The book shares migrant farm workers’ stories.
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.
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to “Litany of Saints: A Triptych.” Stories about new Americans.
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.
Should traditional healthcare practices include sound and light therapies inspired by ancestral knowledge?
“This bill is a critical step forward in our commitment to supporting those seeking refuge in our state,” Rep. Mia Gregerson, D-SeaTac.
“I came with lots of hopes and dreams when I left my country to come and work, and that’s what motivated me to have my own business,” Bertha Veronica Ramirez said.
