Expanding Its Local News Footprint, Latino News Network Launches Michigan Latino News
Michigan is home to one of the fastest-growing Latino populations in the Midwest, however they have long faced gaps in culturally competent news coverage.
Media Consolidation Is Eroding Local Journalism – and With It, Our Democracy
Journalists highlight the real‑world impact of media consolidation and the urgent need to protect local, community‑focused journalism.
Latine news outlets are more important than ever
Coverage of Latine communities lacks enough representation and needs improvement.
Latino News Network Joins The Fulcrum in 2026 Summer Journalism Fellowship
“For LNN, the fellowship represents more than a training opportunity—it is an investment in the future of journalism.”
Britton Struthers-Lugo Joins Latino News Network as Digital Producer
With Struthers-Lugo at the helm of digital production, LNN is poised to deepen its engagement, broaden its reach to inform, empower, and uplift Latino communities.
Partnership Nurtures the Next Generation of Journalists
Fellows will also have the opportunity for their work to be published on the Latino News Network,
Standing Up for Democracy: The Journalist’s Role in Times of Crisis
Coming from a Mexican household, I know firsthand the resilience and hard work of Latino families. Yet far too often, our communities are misrepresented, or worse, erased from the mainstream narrative.
Gabo Foundation Honors Laura Zommer
“This is an award for the bold, for those of us who make people uncomfortable because we’re not looking for flattery but to serve our communities.”
Activism in Free Press
Poll: Spanish speakers in the U.S. are more likely to feel like they don’t have enough independent news sources.
Unity and Division: The American Flag
This July 4, I hesitated to put up the flag in front of my house over concerns of being labeled as a Trump supporter.
Paving the path forward to strengthening democracy
We ensure fair and accurate coverage by “getting on the playing field” and engaging in discourse and debate about story coverage, focus, those who tell the stories, and those who are heard.
Balta honored with 2024 Cecilia Vaisman Award for multimedia reporters
“I accept this honor for work that is truly “in progress” as I strive to be equal to the prestigious recognition,” said Balta.