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The “Water War” in the Rio Grande

Last year, reporter Jack Herrera traveled the length of the Rio Grande basin – from its source in Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. He found that the water crisis in the re

Breakfast at Puerto Viejo: Reclaiming Afro Dominican Music with YEИDRY & Yasser Tejeda

YEИDRY is a Dominican-Italian artist whose newly released debut full-length album, Como Agua, takes a deep dive into Afro-Dominican rhythms. The album includes palos, bac

LA's Backyard Party Scene: An Instagram Account and a Memoir

Guadalupe Rosales is an artist and the creator of the popular Instagram accounts “Veteranas and Rucas” and “Map Pointz,” which focus on the fashion, the music, and certai

The Art of Soccer Chants: The Good, The Bad, and their History

What would soccer be without fans? And what would a match feel like without them chanting at the top of their lungs? Chants are a way to express joy, patriotism, and frus

9/11: The Day that Forever Changed U.S. Immigration Policy

September 11, 2001 was a paradigm shift. The terrorist attacks reshaped U.S. immigration policy forever and this year marks the 25th anniversary. Nearly 3,000 people were

Cheech Marin: A Comedy Icon’s Commitment To Preserving Chicano Art

Cheech Marin is widely recognized as a multi-generational comedic icon. His counterculture humor, as part of Cheech & Chong, defined an era. What fewer people know is tha

To Live and Die as a Colorado Farmworker

In the summer of 2025, six workers died from toxic gas exposure at a Colorado dairy farm. Safety advocates say the deaths were utterly tragic, but entirely avoidable. Acr

The Meaning of the Magical Chihuahua

In a relationship, are you a golden retriever or a black cat? Maria is… neither. She’s a human chihuahua. Because they’re fierce, protective of their loved ones, ancient

Ada Ferrer: A Historian’s Journey to Unearth Her Own Family’s Story

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ada Ferrer has spent decades wading through archives in Havana, helping to unearth and weave the untold stories of Cuba’s people and the

Anthony Ramos Finds His Voice

Actor and singer Anthony Ramos is a powerhouse who broke out in Broadway’s smash hit, Hamilton. From theater to the silver screen and even owning a bar in Brooklyn, Ramos

More than Natural Disasters: Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico

Thousands are dead, thousands more injured and missing. The earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela have been devastating. And while there are similarities in the neighbori

Flipping Texas: Gina Hinojosa Wants to Become Texas’ First Latina Governor

Texas holds the second-most electoral votes in the nation and is often a testing ground for policies that later manifest across the U.S. But can historically Republican T

Flipping Texas: Can “Moderate” Democrat Bobby Pulido Court Back Latino Voters?

Texas holds the second-most electoral votes in the nation and is often a testing ground for policies that later manifest across the U.S. But can historically Republican T

How My Faja Saved Me: Surviving Gun Violence

In 2022, 18-year-old Lisbeth Bencosme was shot four times on a sidewalk in Harlem. She was a new mom at the time, and it was her faja, a staple postpartum girdle for many

Melissa Barrera’s Big Year: From Broadway to Hollywood Executive

Melissa Barrera is having quite the year. In April, she made her Broadway debut, landing a dream role as ‘Rose’ in the musical parody Titanique. She’s also an executive p

Orgullosa Returns: Unlawfully Deported, A family Rebuilds Their Lives

In late April, Orgullosa and her children packed up their belongings in Honduras and boarded a plane back to the U.S. after a court ruling said that they were wrongfully

The Meaning of Ricky Martin’s Evolution

A few months ago, Maria Garcia was watching the Benito Bowl when an unexpected artist came on: the one and only Ricky Martin. Maria knew this was a touchstone moment — th

Salsa in NYC: Rosie Perez live at WNYC

Rosie Perez has long been synonymous with New York and hip hop culture, starting with her appearances on “Soul Train”, her iconic choreographies and her big break with Sp

The Best (and Worst) of the 2026 World Cup

The Men’s World Cup may be over but there’s so much to talk about still. We sit down with a soccer expert and superfan to discuss the significance of this summer’s tourna

A Live Performance and Interview with Venezuelan Musician Ella Bric

Venezuelan musician and composer Ella Bric made history as the first woman to win producer of the year at the 2018 Latin Grammys. The trumpet player made a name for herse