Othello teens brainstorm ideas for what kinds of activities and jobs would be most interesting to them at The Lighthouse Community Center. (Credit: Marci Miller / Rural Development Initiatives) Listen […]Read More
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. Read More
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.Read More
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
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 […]Read More
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
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 […]Read More
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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.Read More
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.Read More
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 CaliforniaRead More
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.Read More
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?Read More
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
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: […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
