Acequia, del autor mexicano Amaury Colmenares, se publicó en 10 países de América Latina tras ganar el Premio Las Yubartas. El premio celebra historias sobre migración y el medioambiente. ¿Es la ciudad de Nueva York el nuevo centro de la literatura en español? www.palabranahj.org/archive/pued...

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As it marks its 15th anniversary, Boyle Heights Beat/Pulso de Boyle Heights continues its mission to provide quality local news. The nonprofit newsroom has a team of 34, including 28 high school students, who report on issues affecting the community.
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This is the story of how Guatemala’s progressive President Bernardo Arévalo became an unlikely partner in Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policy. #Democracy #Guatemala

A report by grantee Ana Arana for @palabranahj.bsky.social.
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From one mom’s search for healthy food to a thriving hub for fresh, affordable produce, Huerta del Valle is nourishing Latino families in Ontario, CA with community, care, and organic harvests.
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El Brinco del Chinelo is a vibrant dance tradition from Morelos, Mexico, and is now building community in New York City.
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Desde pequeño, Emiliano desafió los moldes. Su mamá, la periodista Stef Arreaga, lucha por abrirle camino y mostrar que su hijo no es un problema a corregir. Lee más aquí: www.palabranahj.org/archive/emil...

After leaving Mexico 25 years ago, Federico Gutierrez faces a new challenge: rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. His granddaughter, photojournalist Kaoly Gutierrez, captured his journey and the community’s toward recovery. @allisonbsalerno.bsky.social www.palabranahj.org/archive/betw...

NYC’s deliveristas keep the city moving, but they’re facing new challenges. #LosDeliveristasunidos is fighting back against a bill that could add costs & risks for delivery workers—many of whom are immigrants. www.palabranahj.org/archive/the-...

Journalists are daily witnesses to grief & human suffering, but newsroom mental health support is still lacking. In 2020, Laura Gómez Rodríguez faced PTSD from covering immigrant & racial justice stories—but instead of help, she got a performance plan. @tinavasquez.bsky.social bit.ly/40Zi82O

Protests have erupted in Bakersfield and Fresno because of Border Patrol raids in early January. Know-your-rights campaigns rolling out in this heavily Latino area. (4/5 Latinos r US citizens, BTW.)

What might happen when Trump administration comes in? www.kget.com/news/local-n...

I wrote about this type of coverage of the online reaction to the UnitedHealth CEO's death and how the media will always center those in power. www.usermag.co/p/yes-we-wan...

“There’s no excuse for us to continue to strip those seeking a better life of their humanity.” Tim Z. Hernandez on deportation’s deep scars.
Article by @disolis.bsky.social, edited by @ajcorchado.bsky.social.
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"So many children are dying through no fault of their own." — Jaime Puerta, on the fentanyl crisis devastating families around the nation. ✏️Aitana Vargas 📸 Zaydee Sanchez 📝Ruben Castaneda
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