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Mariachi culture’s deep roots in Central Washington

By Johanna Bejarano September 28, 2023

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and it is a story on how the Mariachi Culture has settled into Central Washington and how different organizations are helping grow this tradition. Continue Reading Mariachi culture’s deep roots in Central Read More

Latino communities celebrate conservation week

By Johanna Bejarano July 21, 2023

A man guides young people on a park tour

Environmental organizations around Washington hold educational and outdoor activities to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. It encourages communities to enjoy nature and join forces to protect the environment. Continue Reading Latino communities celebrate Read More

How small minority groups struggle to get representation

By Johanna Bejarano December 15, 2022

Evento de candidatos en Pasco, WA. Julio 2022.

This is the second part of our series on connecting segregation policies to minority groups’ struggles to get political representation today. It shows how minority groups seek representation in the Tri-Cities and why Pasco City Council is a distinct case of diversity. Read More

Becoming a new citizen and a first-time voter on the same day

By Johanna Bejarano November 9, 2022

Gabriel Gomez, from Yakima, got his citizenship on November 7 and voted for the first time the same day. Credit: La Casa Hogar Listen (Runtime 0:53) Read Becoming a citizen… Continue Reading Becoming a new citizen and a first-time voter on Read More

Chicanos and Mexican American Artists Connect Their Culture And Communities

By Johanna Bejarano September 28, 2022

Poet Ricardo Ruiz, visual artist Christie Tirado and conceptual artist Saul Martinez. Listen (Runtime 2:37) Read Three Central Washington artists showcase the Chicano and Mexican American experience, bringing significance to… Read More

Lifelong Educator Is The Hispanic Link To Wenatchee Schools

By Johanna Bejarano August 1, 2022

Alfonso Lopez is the bridge between the Hispanic/Latino community and the Wenatchee School District. Photo from www.wenatcheeschools.org. Listen (Runtime 4:28) Read The Wenatchee School District wants stronger relations with the… Continue Read More

More Inclusive Data To Better Serve Communities

By Johanna Bejarano April 30, 2022

More Inclusive Data To Better Serve Communities Continue Reading More Inclusive Data To Better Serve CommunitiesRead More

BIPOC Are More Vulnerable To Pesticides

By Johanna Bejarano April 25, 2022

A new study shows that people of color, indigenous and low-income communities, are more likely to be harmed by pesticides in the U.S. Continue Reading BIPOC Are More Vulnerable To PesticidesRead More

A los 83 años, José es oficialmente ciudadano estadounidense

By Johanna Bejarano April 14, 2022

Según datos de la Universidad del Sur de California, en el condado de Yakima hay 12.000 inmigrantes adultos que pueden obtener la ciudadanía. El 94% son hispanos. José Tapia se convirtió en ciudadano estadounidense en marzo, a los 83 años. Continue Read More

‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 4: Carlos Gil On Mexican-American Assimilation, Identity And Immigration

By Grace Arnis November 10, 2020

Carlos Gil, guest number four on the podcast Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella.

In this episode of "Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella," author and University of Washington professor of Chicano studies Carlos Gil discusses his views of assimilation as a descendant of Mexican immigrants growing up in California Continue Reading ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 4: Carlos Read More

Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 50 Years As Ambassadors Of Latinx Dance

By NPR News October 12, 2020

Ballet Hispánico celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It was founded in 1970 by Tina Ramirez. CREDIT: Paula Lobo/Ballet Hispánico

The dance company features work of Latinx choreographers, as well as a robust educational outreach program. It was just awarded a $4 million grant from the Ford Foundation. Continue Reading Ballet Hispánico Celebrates 50 Years As Ambassadors Read More

Who’s Hit Hardest By COVID-19? Why Obesity, Stress And Race All Matter

By NPR News April 18, 2020

An EMT wearing protective equipment carries a patient into Elmhurst Hospital Center in the Queens borough of New York. Preliminary data suggest COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on communities of color. Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Data shows people with certain chronic conditions are more likely to get severe COVID-19 symptoms. Why are they hit harder and what explains the disease's disproportionate affect on African Americans? Continue Reading Who’s Hit Hardest Read More

Idaho Schools Superintendent Emphasizes Importance Of Improved Outcomes For English Learners

By NWPB News January 31, 2020

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra. CREDIT: Idaho Education News

Idaho’s schools have some 16,000 English language learners, and the majority speak Spanish as a primary language. Yet English language learners make up only 25 percent of Idaho’s Hispanic students, the vast majority of whom speak English. Read More

New Northwest Winter Wonderland: Latinos In Holiday Music

By Esmy Jimenez November 29, 2017

Pianist Jeremy Neufeld accompanies Encanto founder and tenor José Iñiguez (center left) alongside the Ballard Symphony Orchestra. This year’s Encanto Holiday Concert was held in Benaroya Hall. Photo credit:… Continue Reading New Northwest Read More

‘Don’t You Live With Ms. Juana?’ Student Homelessness In Migrant Central Washington

By Esmy Jimenez November 22, 2017

Listen Orondo, Washington, lies on the Columbia River between Chelan and Wenatchee. Its population fluctuates with the growing season as migrants work surrounding fruit orchards. This small town’s school district… Continue Read More

On National Farmers Day, The Changing Face Of Agriculture Is In Washington

By Esmy Jimenez October 12, 2017

A Native farmworker in Burlington, Washington, in 2016 Photo credit: Esmy Jimenez Listen If you ate today, thank a farmer. That’s the common thread on social media channels like… Continue Reading On National Farmers Day, Read More

Tackling The Lack Of Teacher Diversity In Washington Schools

By Esmy Jimenez September 15, 2017

Sunnyside High School teacher Ibelia Avalos Listen During this back-to-school season, there is one persistent issue: classroom diversity. Students of color make up half of Washington classrooms, but public… Continue Reading Tackling Read More

The Hispanic World’s Contributions To Classical Music

By Jessie Jacobs August 6, 2015

Frank Dominguez is your guide to music from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and the Latin world Concierto, WDAV Classical Public Radio Gigi Yellen and Concierto host Frank Dominguez… Continue Reading The Hispanic World’s Read More

StoryCorps Northwest: Giving a Voice to the Yakima Valley

By Sueann Ramella August 21, 2013

Ricardo Garcia (L) and his friend Nieves Negrete of Yakima talk about the first Spanish-language community radio station, KDNA. Negrete interviewed Garcia for StoryCorps. CREDIT STORYCORPS Listen KDNA, the… Continue Reading StoryCorps Northwest: Read More