Five years after landmark criminal justice reform, prison racial disparities widen in Mass.
Five years after Massachusetts passed sweeping criminal justice reform legislation, a new report released on January 17 shows key improvements in the […]
Boston’s Latine Drag Community
BOSTON — Her sets are energetic and her crowdwork is unapologetically salacious. You might find her in a bright pink
Celebrating New Year’s Eve, Latino-Style
As the clock strikes midnight to ring in the new year, you might see Latinos throughout Illinois doing their best
Artist Diego Delmar And Community Partners Bring Holiday Joy To Jamaica Plain
JAMAICA PLAIN—The First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain became a canvas for the enchanting light show “Magic in Your House,”—created
South End Latino Artist Inspires Community Through Art
BOSTON—Juan Perez passed out homemade empanadas and Joumou, a Haitian stew, to his fellow classmates in a technology class for
Life-sized exhibit highlights contributions of women of color in STEM
BOSTON—Female scientists stood near life-sized statues—all in vibrant orange—this fall to highlight women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: fields
What Does It Mean To Be Hispanic or Latino?
BOSTON—Earlier this year, the Biden administration sparked a national and reflective conversation after it proposed to rephrase Hispanic as a
Dance instructor uses Brazilian Zouk to challenge cultural norms, inspire peace
When all distractions fade away, the soothing flow of Brazilian Zouk dancing takes hold of José Cuadra. Tilting his head
Boston startup YUNG DUMME raises awareness on community violence
ROXBURY—As snow gently fell onto the Roxbury Community College campus, the smell of burger patties and hot dogs wafted into
Sazón De MA: Yely’s Restaurant
At Yely’s, patrons get a taste of the Dominican Republic.
Boston Celebrates Mejia and Her Homeland
DORCHESTER—Laughter rang as women clutched one another’s arms at Merengue Restaurant in Dorchester. In between bites of fried beef, they
Roxbury Muralist Creates Message of Love
MA Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. Collaborations like the partnership with Boston University’s Department of Journalism in the