HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

CROSSING THE BORDER FOR MORE AFFORDABLE INSULIN People with diabetes are considered high-risk when it comes to COVID, so Salcido found herself having to ration insulin again. In a new episode of “Port of Entry,” we continue our series on medical tourism with a story about Salcido and another San Diego woman who went on a journey to find more affordable insulin across the border in

Tijuana.

LA BREGA - LATINO USA La Brega. WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios present “La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience”: a seven-part podcast series that uses narrative storytelling and investigative journalism to reflect and reveal how la brega has defined so many aspects of life in Puerto Rico. Available in English and Spanish. HOW I MADE IT: KALI UCHIS How I Made It: Kali Uchis. Artist and singer Kali Uchis was born in Virginia to Colombian immigrant parents. When she was four or five years old, her family moved back to Colombia. She spent several years living in a small town near the city of Pereira, in a house she remembers being full of birds. At night, she would listen to songs she

wanted

ANYTHING FOR SELENA

The series weaves Maria’s personal story as a queer, first-generation Mexican immigrant with cultural analysis, history and politics to explore how, 25 years after her death, Selena remains an unparalleled vessel for understanding Latino identity and American belonging. Anything for Selena is a 10-episode podcast produced in

partnership with

JULIO RICARDO VARELA Julio Ricardo Varela. As Editorial Director for Futuro Media, Julio (Julito) Ricardo Varela is responsible for the overall editorial vision and voice of Latino USA, Latino Rebels and In The Thick. As Vice President of New Business Development for Futuro Studios, he also heads up the division’s new business initiatives, which have

received

THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

LA BREGA - LATINO USA La Brega. WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios present “La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience”: a seven-part podcast series that uses narrative storytelling and investigative journalism to reflect and reveal how la brega has defined so many aspects of life in Puerto Rico. Available in English and Spanish. CROSSING THE BORDER FOR MORE AFFORDABLE INSULIN People with diabetes are considered high-risk when it comes to COVID, so Salcido found herself having to ration insulin again. In a new episode of “Port of Entry,” we continue our series on medical tourism with a story about Salcido and another San Diego woman who went on a journey to find more affordable insulin across the border in

Tijuana.

ANYTHING FOR SELENA

The series weaves Maria’s personal story as a queer, first-generation Mexican immigrant with cultural analysis, history and politics to explore how, 25 years after her death, Selena remains an unparalleled vessel for understanding Latino identity and American belonging. Anything for Selena is a 10-episode podcast produced in

partnership with

HOW I MADE IT: KALI UCHIS How I Made It: Kali Uchis. Artist and singer Kali Uchis was born in Virginia to Colombian immigrant parents. When she was four or five years old, her family moved back to Colombia. She spent several years living in a small town near the city of Pereira, in a house she remembers being full of birds. At night, she would listen to songs she

wanted

JULIO RICARDO VARELA Julio Ricardo Varela. As Editorial Director for Futuro Media, Julio (Julito) Ricardo Varela is responsible for the overall editorial vision and voice of Latino USA, Latino Rebels and In The Thick. As Vice President of New Business Development for Futuro Studios, he also heads up the division’s new business initiatives, which have

received

THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. A FAMILY CONVERSATION ON RACE AND LATINIDAD 1 day ago · On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a white cop, Derek Chauvin. His death resulted in a wave of national and international Black Lives Matter protests, calls for police reform or abolition, and Chauvin’s conviction, the first time a white cop has been convicted by a jury for killing a CROSSING THE BORDER FOR MORE AFFORDABLE INSULIN People with diabetes are considered high-risk when it comes to COVID, so Salcido found herself having to ration insulin again. In a new episode of “Port of Entry,” we continue our series on medical tourism with a story about Salcido and another San Diego woman who went on a journey to find more affordable insulin across the border in

Tijuana.

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La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More.

I AM A CHOLO

1 day ago · The term “cholo” has become somewhat commonplace in the American lexicon. The well-known Mexican-American subculture and style has even sparked some controversy around non-Latino celebrities like Lana del Rey and Rihanna, who have appropriated

ANYTHING FOR SELENA

The series weaves Maria’s personal story as a queer, first-generation Mexican immigrant with cultural analysis, history and politics to explore how, 25 years after her death, Selena remains an unparalleled vessel for understanding Latino identity and American belonging. Anything for Selena is a 10-episode podcast produced in

partnership with

HOW I MADE IT: MANÁ The rock en español group Maná is arguably one of the most successful Spanish-language rock bands of this generation. They’ve sold over 40 million records worldwide, and when they played seven sold-out shows at the Forum in Los Angeles in 2019, their “Rayando El Sol” tour broke records REMEMBERING THE NYPD SHOOTING OF DOMINICAN IMMIGRANT KIKO EDITOR’S NOTE: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Latino USA. On July 3, 1992, José “Kiko” García, 22, was shot and killed by New York police officer Michael O’Keefe. The NYPD alleged that after a struggle and the discovery that García carried a loaded gun, O’Keefe shot him in self-defense.

MARÍA ESQUINCA

1 day ago · María Esquinca is a poet and journalist. She recently graduated with her M.F.A from the University of Miami, and was a 2020 Report for America corps member with Radio Bilingue. She was a News 21 fellow, and has interned at WLRN, The New York Times Student Journalism Institute and

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Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits? LATIN AMERICA ARCHIVES Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits? HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

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La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More. JULIO RICARDO VARELA Julio Ricardo Varela. As Editorial Director for Futuro Media, Julio (Julito) Ricardo Varela is responsible for the overall editorial vision and voice of Latino USA, Latino Rebels and In The Thick. As Vice President of New Business Development for Futuro Studios, he also heads up the division’s new business initiatives, which have

received

HOW ONE NATIVE LANGUAGE SURVIVED EXTINCTION How One Native Language Survived Extinction. There are an estimated 7,000 distinct languages in the world—but researchers say nearly half are in danger of extinction, and on average, one language dies about every two weeks. This is what almost happened two generations ago with the Hawaiian language. This week on Latino USA, the story of

how

BLOOD AND BETRAYAL IN THE SOUTHWEST Blood and Betrayal in the Southwest. By Latino USA Mar 11, 2016. The Southwest was once a part of Mexico, but that doesn’t mean that Mexicans have always felt welcome there. Land disputes led to segregation, discrimination and even state-sanctioned violence. Latino USA looks into the history of resistance leaders like Juan Cortina and

Reies

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THE MEXICAN #METOO, A MOMENT OF RECKONING In the U.S., #MeToo was created by activist Tarana Burke to bring attention to sexual assault in communities. It then became an online hashtag in October of 2017. However, the watershed moment was when sexual abuse allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein became public. In Mexico, the movement has focused everyday women who

work in

AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

PODCASTS ARCHIVES

La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More. JULIO RICARDO VARELA Julio Ricardo Varela. As Editorial Director for Futuro Media, Julio (Julito) Ricardo Varela is responsible for the overall editorial vision and voice of Latino USA, Latino Rebels and In The Thick. As Vice President of New Business Development for Futuro Studios, he also heads up the division’s new business initiatives, which have

received

HOW ONE NATIVE LANGUAGE SURVIVED EXTINCTION How One Native Language Survived Extinction. There are an estimated 7,000 distinct languages in the world—but researchers say nearly half are in danger of extinction, and on average, one language dies about every two weeks. This is what almost happened two generations ago with the Hawaiian language. This week on Latino USA, the story of

how

BLOOD AND BETRAYAL IN THE SOUTHWEST Blood and Betrayal in the Southwest. By Latino USA Mar 11, 2016. The Southwest was once a part of Mexico, but that doesn’t mean that Mexicans have always felt welcome there. Land disputes led to segregation, discrimination and even state-sanctioned violence. Latino USA looks into the history of resistance leaders like Juan Cortina and

Reies

THE ECONOMIST’S DEMOCRACY INDEX PLACES CUBA, VENEZUELA ANDSEE MORE

ON LATINOUSA.ORG

THE MEXICAN #METOO, A MOMENT OF RECKONING In the U.S., #MeToo was created by activist Tarana Burke to bring attention to sexual assault in communities. It then became an online hashtag in October of 2017. However, the watershed moment was when sexual abuse allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein became public. In Mexico, the movement has focused everyday women who

work in

AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. A FAMILY CONVERSATION ON RACE AND LATINIDAD 14 hours ago · On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a white cop, Derek Chauvin. His death resulted in a wave of national and international Black Lives Matter protests, calls for police reform or abolition, and Chauvin’s conviction, the first time a white cop has been convicted by a jury for killing a

I AM A CHOLO

1 day ago · The term “cholo” has become somewhat commonplace in the American lexicon. The well-known Mexican-American subculture and style has even sparked some controversy around non-Latino celebrities like Lana del Rey and Rihanna, who have appropriated

PODCASTS ARCHIVES

La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More.

MARÍA ESQUINCA

14 hours ago · María Esquinca is a poet and journalist. She recently graduated with her M.F.A from the University of Miami, and was a 2020 Report for America corps member with Radio Bilingue. She was a News 21 fellow, and has interned at WLRN, The New York Times Student Journalism Institute and CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES ADOPT MEASURES TO STOP SPREAD OF REGION: Caribbean countries are seeing an increase in cases and implementing stricter quarantine regulations. The highest death toll in the Caribbean is in the Dominican Republic, where 51 people have died as of Tuesday morning. There are 1109 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. There is currently a 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew in effect. THE 10 BEST SONGS OF NEW MEXICO MUSIC Religious tunes continue to play a big role in New Mexico, where Catholic traditions go back centuries. This haunting indita (a subset of New Mexico music distinguished by its use of indigenous rhythms or themes) is an homage to a Hispano nativity play that celebrates the conversion of colonial New Mexico’s most feared enemy: the Comanche.. This version was recorded in the early 1990s as 8 LATINO PODCASTS FOR YOU TO LISTEN TO RIGHT NOW A few weeks ago, mitú’s Alex Alvarez, Brenda Gonzalez Ricards of Tamarindo Podcast and a few other listeners discussed the need for a list of Latino podcasts. Since Latino USA is also available as a podcast, our team said it would take on the task of beginning to curate a list.So we wanted to give a quick shoutout to the few but strong Latino podcasts still releasing new episodes.

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Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits? LATIN AMERICA ARCHIVES Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits?

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Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits? HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. A FAMILY CONVERSATION ON RACE AND LATINIDAD 14 minutes ago · On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a white cop, Derek Chauvin. His death resulted in a wave of national and international Black Lives Matter protests, calls for police reform or abolition, and Chauvin’s conviction, the first time a white cop has been convicted by a jury for killing a MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

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La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More. URUGUAY AND PARAGUAY STOP SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS THE ECONOMIST’S DEMOCRACY INDEX PLACES CUBA, VENEZUELA ANDSEE MORE

ON LATINOUSA.ORG

HOW ONE NATIVE LANGUAGE SURVIVED EXTINCTION How One Native Language Survived Extinction. There are an estimated 7,000 distinct languages in the world—but researchers say nearly half are in danger of extinction, and on average, one language dies about every two weeks. This is what almost happened two generations ago with the Hawaiian language. This week on Latino USA, the story of

how

BLOOD AND BETRAYAL IN THE SOUTHWEST Blood and Betrayal in the Southwest. By Latino USA Mar 11, 2016. The Southwest was once a part of Mexico, but that doesn’t mean that Mexicans have always felt welcome there. Land disputes led to segregation, discrimination and even state-sanctioned violence. Latino USA looks into the history of resistance leaders like Juan Cortina and

Reies

AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. A FAMILY CONVERSATION ON RACE AND LATINIDAD 14 minutes ago · On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a white cop, Derek Chauvin. His death resulted in a wave of national and international Black Lives Matter protests, calls for police reform or abolition, and Chauvin’s conviction, the first time a white cop has been convicted by a jury for killing a MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

PODCASTS ARCHIVES

La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More. URUGUAY AND PARAGUAY STOP SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS THE ECONOMIST’S DEMOCRACY INDEX PLACES CUBA, VENEZUELA ANDSEE MORE

ON LATINOUSA.ORG

HOW ONE NATIVE LANGUAGE SURVIVED EXTINCTION How One Native Language Survived Extinction. There are an estimated 7,000 distinct languages in the world—but researchers say nearly half are in danger of extinction, and on average, one language dies about every two weeks. This is what almost happened two generations ago with the Hawaiian language. This week on Latino USA, the story of

how

BLOOD AND BETRAYAL IN THE SOUTHWEST Blood and Betrayal in the Southwest. By Latino USA Mar 11, 2016. The Southwest was once a part of Mexico, but that doesn’t mean that Mexicans have always felt welcome there. Land disputes led to segregation, discrimination and even state-sanctioned violence. Latino USA looks into the history of resistance leaders like Juan Cortina and

Reies

AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. A FAMILY CONVERSATION ON RACE AND LATINIDAD 14 minutes ago · On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a white cop, Derek Chauvin. His death resulted in a wave of national and international Black Lives Matter protests, calls for police reform or abolition, and Chauvin’s conviction, the first time a white cop has been convicted by a jury for killing a

I AM A CHOLO

11 hours ago · The term “cholo” has become somewhat commonplace in the American lexicon. The well-known Mexican-American subculture and style has even sparked some controversy around non-Latino celebrities like Lana del Rey and Rihanna, who have appropriated

MARÍA ESQUINCA

14 minutes ago · María Esquinca is a poet and journalist. She recently graduated with her M.F.A from the University of Miami, and was a 2020 Report for America corps member with Radio Bilingue. She was a News 21 fellow, and has interned at WLRN, The New York Times Student Journalism Institute and

PODCASTS ARCHIVES

La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More. LIVE FROM LATINO USA: JESSIE REYEZ Live. •. Jessie Reyez is a Colombian-Canadian singer and songwriter known for her mesmerizing voice and gripping lyrics. Her breakout single about heartbreak titled “Figures” made it on Canada’s Top 100 in 2017, and her EP Being Human in Public has been nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the upcoming 2020 Grammys. THE 10 BEST SONGS OF NEW MEXICO MUSIC Religious tunes continue to play a big role in New Mexico, where Catholic traditions go back centuries. This haunting indita (a subset of New Mexico music distinguished by its use of indigenous rhythms or themes) is an homage to a Hispano nativity play that celebrates the conversion of colonial New Mexico’s most feared enemy: the Comanche.. This version was recorded in the early 1990s as

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Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits? IMMIGRATION ARCHIVES Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits? LATIN AMERICA ARCHIVES Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits?

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Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits? HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. FULL SHOWS - LATINO USA Episode #2034: Migrant Student Farmworkers & José Ralat. Embedded Player Over 300,000 students in the U.S. migrate every year to work in agriculture—we visit a high school with a Migrant Student Club. Also, we speak to José Ralat, the Taco Editor at Texas Monthly

Magazine.

MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

CROSSING THE BORDER FOR MORE AFFORDABLE INSULIN People with diabetes are considered high-risk when it comes to COVID, so Salcido found herself having to ration insulin again. In a new episode of “Port of Entry,” we continue our series on medical tourism with a story about Salcido and another San Diego woman who went on a journey to find more affordable insulin across the border in

Tijuana.

PODCASTS ARCHIVES

La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More. THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

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AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

NINE PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO ARE CAPTURING SOCIAL JUSTICE Connie Chavez is a filmmaker and photographer. She is a Peruvian-born visual activist from Queens, New York. With a passion for social justice, activism and spirituality, Connie’s work uplifts the stories of Brown and Black Latinx with stunning portraits 'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. FULL SHOWS - LATINO USA Episode #2034: Migrant Student Farmworkers & José Ralat. Embedded Player Over 300,000 students in the U.S. migrate every year to work in agriculture—we visit a high school with a Migrant Student Club. Also, we speak to José Ralat, the Taco Editor at Texas Monthly

Magazine.

MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

CROSSING THE BORDER FOR MORE AFFORDABLE INSULIN People with diabetes are considered high-risk when it comes to COVID, so Salcido found herself having to ration insulin again. In a new episode of “Port of Entry,” we continue our series on medical tourism with a story about Salcido and another San Diego woman who went on a journey to find more affordable insulin across the border in

Tijuana.

PODCASTS ARCHIVES

La Brega: The End Of The Promises. By Yarimar Bonilla, Mark Pagán and Ezequiel Rodríguez Andino Mar 23, 2021. Read More. THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

THE ECONOMIST’S DEMOCRACY INDEX PLACES CUBA, VENEZUELA ANDSEE MORE

ON LATINOUSA.ORG

AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

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Magazine.

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wanted

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Tijuana.

HOW I MADE IT: KALI UCHIS How I Made It: Kali Uchis. Artist and singer Kali Uchis was born in Virginia to Colombian immigrant parents. When she was four or five years old, her family moved back to Colombia. She spent several years living in a small town near the city of Pereira, in a house she remembers being full of birds. At night, she would listen to songs she

wanted

THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

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had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. HOW I MADE IT: MANÁ The rock en español group Maná is arguably one of the most successful Spanish-language rock bands of this generation. They’ve sold over 40 million records worldwide, and when they played seven sold-out shows at the Forum in Los Angeles in 2019, their “Rayando El Sol” tour broke records FULL SHOWS - LATINO USA Episode #2034: Migrant Student Farmworkers & José Ralat. Embedded Player Over 300,000 students in the U.S. migrate every year to work in agriculture—we visit a high school with a Migrant Student Club. Also, we speak to José Ralat, the Taco Editor at Texas Monthly

Magazine.

MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

CROSSING THE BORDER FOR MORE AFFORDABLE INSULIN People with diabetes are considered high-risk when it comes to COVID, so Salcido found herself having to ration insulin again. In a new episode of “Port of Entry,” we continue our series on medical tourism with a story about Salcido and another San Diego woman who went on a journey to find more affordable insulin across the border in

Tijuana.

HOW I MADE IT: KALI UCHIS How I Made It: Kali Uchis. Artist and singer Kali Uchis was born in Virginia to Colombian immigrant parents. When she was four or five years old, her family moved back to Colombia. She spent several years living in a small town near the city of Pereira, in a house she remembers being full of birds. At night, she would listen to songs she

wanted

THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

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had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship.

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West.

THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

SHRIMP WHO FALLS ASLEEP Shrimp Who Falls Asleep. Writer Yesica Balderrama immigrated from Morelos, Mexico, to New York City with their family over two decades ago. Since then, they’ve been living in Queens as undocumented immigrants. While Yesika eventually was able to become a DACA recipient in 2012, their mother and uncle are still undocumented.

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Suave is moved to a new prison and meets someone in his block who is getting a lot of attention. Back behind bars, Suave suffers flashbacks and struggles deeply to adjust, and Maria questions the entire parole system. When Suave is finally released from prison, he is placed on house arrest and tries to adjust to his new reality while he awaits JULIO RICARDO VARELA Julio Ricardo Varela. As Editorial Director for Futuro Media, Julio (Julito) Ricardo Varela is responsible for the overall editorial vision and voice of Latino USA, Latino Rebels and In The Thick. As Vice President of New Business Development for Futuro Studios, he also heads up the division’s new business initiatives, which have

received

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Magazine.

MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

CROSSING THE BORDER FOR MORE AFFORDABLE INSULIN People with diabetes are considered high-risk when it comes to COVID, so Salcido found herself having to ration insulin again. In a new episode of “Port of Entry,” we continue our series on medical tourism with a story about Salcido and another San Diego woman who went on a journey to find more affordable insulin across the border in

Tijuana.

HOW I MADE IT: KALI UCHIS How I Made It: Kali Uchis. Artist and singer Kali Uchis was born in Virginia to Colombian immigrant parents. When she was four or five years old, her family moved back to Colombia. She spent several years living in a small town near the city of Pereira, in a house she remembers being full of birds. At night, she would listen to songs she

wanted

THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

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AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship. HOME - LATINO USAAUDIOMUSICPITCHESABOUTOUR FUNDERSMAGGIE FRELENG Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. HOW I MADE IT: MANÁ The rock en español group Maná is arguably one of the most successful Spanish-language rock bands of this generation. They’ve sold over 40 million records worldwide, and when they played seven sold-out shows at the Forum in Los Angeles in 2019, their “Rayando El Sol” tour broke records FULL SHOWS - LATINO USA Episode #2034: Migrant Student Farmworkers & José Ralat. Embedded Player Over 300,000 students in the U.S. migrate every year to work in agriculture—we visit a high school with a Migrant Student Club. Also, we speak to José Ralat, the Taco Editor at Texas Monthly

Magazine.

MASKS OFF WITH ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ Masks Off With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has made it through a year with historic implications: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic downturn, Black Lives Matter protests, a presidential election, an attempted coup, and the latest iteration of an ongoing border crisis, among countless more

headlines.

CROSSING THE BORDER FOR MORE AFFORDABLE INSULIN People with diabetes are considered high-risk when it comes to COVID, so Salcido found herself having to ration insulin again. In a new episode of “Port of Entry,” we continue our series on medical tourism with a story about Salcido and another San Diego woman who went on a journey to find more affordable insulin across the border in

Tijuana.

HOW I MADE IT: KALI UCHIS How I Made It: Kali Uchis. Artist and singer Kali Uchis was born in Virginia to Colombian immigrant parents. When she was four or five years old, her family moved back to Colombia. She spent several years living in a small town near the city of Pereira, in a house she remembers being full of birds. At night, she would listen to songs she

wanted

THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

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ON LATINOUSA.ORG

AFRO-MEXICANS LIVING IN LOS ANGELES (VIDEO) Share. Earlier on Wednesday, AJ+ featured a brief video about the Afro-Mexican community living in Los Angeles, a community that is often misunderstood. According to a 2015 report, there are about 1.38 million Afro-Mexicans living in Mexico, but it is unclear how may Afro-Mexicans live in Los Angeles—although the 2010 Census said L.A.

had

'MEXICANS DON'T PLAY BASKETBALL' Share. In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. More than 25 years before Texas Western made history by winning the NCAA championship with the first all-African-American starting lineup, an all-Mexican-American team from Lanier High School won the 1939 San Antonio city championship.

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Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media. HOW I MADE IT: MANÁ The rock en español group Maná is arguably one of the most successful Spanish-language rock bands of this generation. They’ve sold over 40 million records worldwide, and when they played seven sold-out shows at the Forum in Los Angeles in 2019, their “Rayando El Sol” tour broke records previously held by the Eagles and Kanye

West.

THE WRONGFUL CONVICTION OF JOSEPH WEBSTER In this two-part series, Latino USA explores the case of Joseph Webster, a Black man who was serving a life sentence for murder in Tennessee—a murder he says he didn’t commit. We dive into the impact of conviction review units and the long-term consequences that wrongful convictions have on people’s lives. In episode one, Joseph

Webster

SHRIMP WHO FALLS ASLEEP Shrimp Who Falls Asleep. Writer Yesica Balderrama immigrated from Morelos, Mexico, to New York City with their family over two decades ago. Since then, they’ve been living in Queens as undocumented immigrants. While Yesika eventually was able to become a DACA recipient in 2012, their mother and uncle are still undocumented.

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Suave is moved to a new prison and meets someone in his block who is getting a lot of attention. Back behind bars, Suave suffers flashbacks and struggles deeply to adjust, and Maria questions the entire parole system. When Suave is finally released from prison, he is placed on house arrest and tries to adjust to his new reality while he awaits JULIO RICARDO VARELA Julio Ricardo Varela. As Editorial Director for Futuro Media, Julio (Julito) Ricardo Varela is responsible for the overall editorial vision and voice of Latino USA, Latino Rebels and In The Thick. As Vice President of New Business Development for Futuro Studios, he also heads up the division’s new business initiatives, which have

received

THE 10 BEST SONGS OF NEW MEXICO MUSIC Religious tunes continue to play a big role in New Mexico, where Catholic traditions go back centuries. This haunting indita (a subset of New Mexico music distinguished by its use of indigenous rhythms or themes) is an homage to a Hispano nativity play that celebrates the conversion of colonial New Mexico’s most feared enemy: the Comanche.. This version was recorded in the early 1990s as LATIN AMERICA ARCHIVES Support Independent Media. Did you know only three cents of every philanthropic dollar goes to media nonprofits, and only one cent goes to Latino nonprofits?

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