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Nuevo ciudadano y votante por primera vez el mismo día

By Johanna Bejarano November 9, 2022

Gabriel Gómez recibe su boleta de votación. Crédito: La Casa Hogar. ESCUCHE (Runtime 1:34) LEA Convertirse en ciudadano y votar por primera vez el mismo día no es habitual. Pero… Continue Reading Nuevo ciudadano y votante por primera vez el mismo 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

Franklin County Latino Population Wants More Redistricting Information In Spanish

By NWPB News October 15, 2021

Franklin County started the hearings for redrawing electoral district boundaries, and the Latino population wants more information available in Spanish. The redistricting committee began public hearings on Tuesday in Pasco. In the middle of litigation regarding the violation of the Washington Voting Rights Act 2018, the committee is working on the electoral district maps Read More

The Limitations Of ‘Latinidad’: How Colorism Haunts ‘In The Heights’

By NWPB News June 28, 2021

Singer and actor Leslie Grace stars as Nina Rosario (center), the beloved and brilliant neighborhood sweetheart in the film adaptation of the musical In the Heights. Macall Polay/Warner Brothers

On the Monday after the release of In the Heights, its creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda posted not a congratulatory note but an apology. Over the weekend, the conversation around colorism and In the Heights reached a fever pitch as more viewers began to wonder why there weren't any dark-skinned Afro-Latinos in any of the leading roles to represent a place as diverse as Read More

El Paso Mourns, At A Distance, One Year After Walmart Massacre That Targeted Latinos

By NPR News August 3, 2020

Mourners hold 23 crosses Monday in front of a Walmart honoring those killed in the 2019 attack in El Paso, Texas. CREDIT: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Some mourners from Mexico reportedly have been unable to visit the city because of border restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading El Paso Mourns, At A Distance, One Year After Walmart Massacre 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

ACTUALIZADO: Yakima Es Mitad Latino, Pero Tal Vez Ni Uno Será Parte Del Concejo Municipal

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa November 7, 2019

El consejo municipal de Yakima está considerando presentar a los votantes un cambio en el gobierno de la ciudad para eliminar la posición de gerente de la ciudad a favor de un alcalde electo elegido en toda la ciudad. Actualmente, la alcaldesa, Kathy Coffey (centro, fila inferior), es elegida dentro del consejo municipal. Cortesía del Ayuntamiento de Yakima.

La única candidata latina postulada para el Consejo Municipal de Yakima parece haber perdido la eleccion. En resultados preliminares, Eliana Macías perdió contra Kenton Gartrell, quien ha recibido 57 por ciento del voto. Continue Read More

UPDATE: Latinx People Make Up Half of Yakima. The City Council May End Up With No Latinx Members

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa November 7, 2019

The only Latina candidate running for Yakima City Council appears to have lost her bid. That means Yakima -- the population of which is nearly 50 percent Latinx -- will likely be governed by an all-white council for the first time since 2015. Read More

5 Years After Lawsuit, Votes Of Latinx Residents Are At Issue In Yakima Government Change Debate

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa November 4, 2019

If Washington voters don't mail in ballots, they can return them in person to drop boxes like this one at the Yakima County Elections Office. CREDIT: ESMY JIMENEZ/NWPB

Tuesday, Nov. 5 is election day, but the city of Yakima is debating what might go on its next ballot in 2020. Councilmembers are considering a proposal to put the establishment of a mayoral position to a vote. The Yakima mayor would replace the city manager’s position and be elected by the city at-large. Read More

Washington Ag Workers Are Exempt From Overtime. A State Supreme Court Case Could Change That

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa October 25, 2019

Maria Cuevas, a farmworker and community activist in Yakima, has marched in every Yakima May Day gathering since 1986, including with Cesar Chavez. CREDIT: ESMY JIMENEZ/NWPB

A class-action lawsuit argued in the Washington State Supreme Court Thursday is challenging the exemption of agricultural workers from earning overtime pay, alleging that it results in racial discrimination against the largely Latino workforce. Read More

Get A Taste Of Granger This Labor Day Weekend With The Menudo Festival

By Sueann Ramella August 30, 2019

Bowl of menudo with onion and cilantro on the side.

Looking for a road trip and food trip this Labor Day weekend? The Yakima Valley town of Granger hosts its annual Menudo Festival, complete with a contest for those who want to show off their tripe-cooking skills. Continue Reading Get A Read More

‘Alternatino’ Star Arturo Castro Wants You To Know You’re ‘Invited To The Party’

By NPR News June 24, 2019

"I really want people to know: You don't have to be Latin in order to enjoy the show," says Castro. His sketch comedy series on Comedy Central pokes fun at supposedly woke white people. Continue Reading ‘Alternatino’ Star Read More

Washington Had High Voter Turnout This Year, But Lower In Counties Like Yakima. Why?

By Esmy Jimenez November 30, 2018

In 2018, San Juan County had the highest voter turnout at nearly 84 percent, while Yakima County had the lowest at 61 percent. One major reason for that gap: demographics. Continue Reading Washington Had High Voter Turnout Read More

Latino Businesses Caught In Between ‘No’ And ‘Yes’ Campaigns Of Washington Carbon Tax Measure

By Esmy Jimenez October 31, 2018

Mary’s Boutique, owned by Mario Fuentes, in Yakima. According to a public list available on “No on 1631” Mary’s Boutique is listed as a business opposed to the carbon tax initiative. Fuentes says he never gave permission for his business to be published on that list and that he is in favor I-1631. CREDIT: ESMY JIMENZ/NWPB

Some Washington Latino-owned businesses say they were wrongly put on a list that claimed they were against I-1631, a state ballot initiative seeking to tax carbon emissions. Continue Reading Latino Businesses Caught In 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

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