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
New Executive Order Addresses Governmental Language Barriers
BOSTON—This past year, lawmakers have filed a variety of bills pointing to language barriers among state services, calling for an
How We Cover Democracy: LNN’s Promise
One year ago, the Latino News Network pivoted its coverage to focus on local Hispanic / Latino communities’ relationships and involvement
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
Author Jennifer De Leon details her new book “Borderless,” being Latina, and feeling like an ‘imposter’
Jennifer De Leon was preparing for her creative writing class in 2010, rummaging through her bag, when a student approached
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
2023 Citizenship Day Assists Hundreds of Bostonians
MA Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. U.S. Citizenship supports individuals ability and right to participate in official elections.
Lawyers For Civil Rights Boston Leader Receives New Honors
MA Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. Collaborations like the partnership with Boston University’s Department of
¡Wepa! Joshua Garcia, First Latino mayor of Holyoke
“First and foremost, we’re Holyokers,” Mayor-elect Joshua Garcia said to supporters. “Whether you’re white, Puerto Rican, Black” Garcia said, as