Latino USA offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political... more
With DACA and the Dreamers poised to be back in the center of the national conversation, Latino USA revisits this... more
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of Future Hindsight. Host Mila Atmos is joined by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, the Policy... more
Maria Hinojosa sits down with award-winning Mexican actors Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal to talk about their latest projects... more
When Paloma, a second-generation Mexican-American trans woman, was attending Maria Hinojosa’s class at Barnard College, she was using they/them pronouns.... more
A week after the re-election of Donald Trump, Maria Hinojosa is joined by ITT all-stars Imara Jones, journalist and founder... more
This week, Latino USA brings you the first episode of The Tenant Association, produced by Los Angeles Public Press. The series... more
To cap off our 2024 election coverage, The Latino Factor: How We Vote, Latino USA teamed up with Futuro Media’s... more
Since 1986, there has been an enduring 26-point gap in youth voter turnout in presidential elections. And as the Latine... more
In The Thick hosts Maria Hinojosa and Paola Ramos are joined by LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, and... more
The 2024 presidential election has seen a rise in Spanish-language misinformation and in the content creators making a living by... more
This week Latino USA shares an episode of The In Thick podcast. Maria is joined by co-host Paola Ramos, author of... more
This week, Latino USA shares the conclusion of Futuro Investigates podcast series USA v. García Luna. The day finally arrived.... more
Ever since he can remember, music has been part of Paquito D’Rivera’s life. The 76-year old jazz pioneer has played... more
Argentinian composer and guitarist Jacinta Clusellas didn’t expect that she would end up writing musicals when she moved to the... more
In the U.S., Columbus Day is a federal holiday in honor of the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus—and it’s a day... more
Being a new parent comes with a series of challenges—one being the decision whether or not to teach your child... more
After Elián’s rescue he was released to relatives in Miami. Just a day later the Cuban government sent a note:... more
It was Thanksgiving of 1999 when two Florida fishermen rescued a little boy from the sea. His name was Elián... more
In 1945, 20-year-old Anthony Acevedo was held in captivity with other American soldiers inside a Nazi concentration camp called Berga.... more
Rubén Blades is a singer, songwriter, actor, lawyer, and politician, born in Panama and a New Yorker since 1974. After... more
A few weeks from the November 2024, Maria Hinojosa brings together three super-star Latino journalists for a roundtable; John Quiñones,... more
Ernesto Londoño is a national correspondent with The New York Times, where he covers the U.S. midwest. He’s also the... more
Latino USA brings you the launch of In The Thick’s new popup season—to help you break down this unprecedented political... more
In recent years, rising grocery prices have shocked many of us, changing how we discuss inflation. For economists, inflation measures... more
Irene Vallejo never imagined she would become a global literary sensation. In 2019, the Spanish author and academic published an... more
In Part 2 of The Moving Border, we visit Tapachula, Mexico in search of a young man whose life is... more
Making Movies is a band based out of Kansas City, Missouri that mixes Afro-Latino rhythms and psychedelic rock’n'roll. The group... more
In this 2-part investigation, The Moving Border from Latino USA delves into the increasing pressure put on refugees seeking safety... more
It was only a few years ago that Erik Rodriguez was attending medical school in his native Cuba, following his... more
Gun violence is a top voting issue for Latinos and Latinas this election cycle. So to explore how Latines are... more
The Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Draco Rosa just released a new album, "Monte Sagrado," after several years without sharing... more
After Texas passed a six-week abortion ban and Roe v. Wade was overturned, many abortion clinics had to close in... more
This week Latino USA shares an episode from the podcast "Imperfect Paradise: Return to Mexico," from LAist. In 2011, Daniel Zamora... more
The Mortgage Wall is a special episode by Futuro Investigates in collaboration with Latino USA. As housing has become one... more
Daymé Arocena is a Cuban singer, songwriter and composer who left the island looking for artistic freedom. Arocena has been... more
Vicente Montalvo's grandparents grew up and fell in love in Palo Verde, one of the neighborhoods that make up a... more
Alaska is a Mexican-born singer from Spain with one of the most definitive LGBTQ Spanish anthems: "¿A quién le importa?"... more
As Vice President Kamala Harris ascends as the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate this November, we revisit Maria Hinojosa’s sit-down 2023... more
Roberto Deniz is a Venezuelan investigative journalist whose work has uncovered widespread corruption in Nicolás Maduro’s government. With the elections in... more
Many of us grew up flipping to the horoscope section in magazines or waited for that weekly hit with celebrity... more
Anthropologist Ruth Behar is a groundbreaking scholar who also delights in salsa dancing. Born in Cuba to a Jewish family, Ruth... more
Today, Latino USA shares episode 2 of the "My Divo" podcast. Get in, we’re going clubbing in Juárez! It’s going to... more
This week, Latino USA shares an episode of the "My Divo" podcast. For host Maria Garcia, Mexican megastar Juan Gabriel has... more
In part two of our two-part special, we continue our investigation into the death of a man in a U.S.... more
Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Lido Pimienta tells us how her experience of migration led to her love of Afro-Colombian music, how a... more
A man dies in a U.S. immigration detention center, under unusual circumstances. He is found unresponsive in his cell, with... more
When Angela Guzman started her internship at Apple back in 2008 she had no idea her first project would have... more
This election year, a question roams in many voters' minds: Is there an “invasion” on our southern border? The answer... more
The Tiarras have been playing together since they were just little girls, but they’ve been sisters forever. The band is arguably... more
For Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ileana Cabra — known by her stage name, iLe — music has always been a way... more
Will watching all of Pedro Almodovar's movies in one month make you more or less neurotic? Hard-hitting journalists Antonia Cereijido... more
Shea Serrano’s prolific writing career started unexpectedly when his wife, pregnant with twins, had to stop working. With not many... more
In this episode of Latino USA, we hear from three Latino voices around the country on what informs their solidarity... more
Luna Luna is a rising four-member band from different walks of life. They’re known for mixing nostalgic sounds of the... more
In November 2021, Robert Santos became the first Latino to be confirmed as the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Santos... more
This week Latino USA shares an episode from the podcast "So Far From Care," produced by Marfa Public Radio. Living in... more
On June 2nd 2024, Mexico will elect a woman as its president for the first time in the country’s history.... more
When she was nine years old, Xiomara Torres fled the civil war in her home country of El Salvador and... more
Last year, a 65-year-old grandfather was attacked and fell onto the New York City subway tracks—which eventually led to his... more
Lucía Díaz Genao’s son, Luis Guillermo, disappeared in 2013 in Veracruz, Mexico, as drug-related violence increased across the country. Amid... more
Journalist Andrea Elliott won her first Pulitzer Prize in 2007 for Feature Writing. 15 years later, she won her second... more
Trans activist, actress and author, Cecilia Gentili, knows the power of stories. Whether she is working at her company Trans... more
Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade embraces contrasts in her music. Look no further than her latest album, “De Todas las Flores,”... more
As part of “The Latino Factor: How We Vote,” our 2024 election year series, we bring you a look at... more
Melissa Barrera has been consistently making a name for herself in recent years. The Mexican actress is probably most recognizable... more
This week, Latino USA brings you an episode of The Burden podcast. In the 1990s, Detective Louis N. Scarcella was legendary.... more
This is a special episode by Futuro Investigates, in collaboration with The Center For Public Integrity and Columbia Journalism Investigations. In... more
When Mireya Ramos found herself subject to scrutiny and machismo as the only woman mariachi singer in the male-dominated mariachi... more
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones rose to instant recognition when she published the 1619 Project in 2019. Since then she’s... more
For the past decade, Armando Perez has worked as a wildland firefighter with the Eldorado, California, Hotshot crew — an... more
What and who do you include in a national Latino museum? That’s a question that many have been asking since late... more
Mimy Succar arrived with her family in Miami over three decades ago, she had three kids and a dream. A... more
Two years ago, the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, creating a cascade of harmful abortion bans... more
Sandy Fleurimond, a first generation Haitian-American student at Temple University in Philadelphia, was looking forward to her senior year of... more
In a new migration reality, women and children are requesting asylum in Mexico at higher rates than men. But even... more
On today’s episode of Latino USA, we meet some of the Latinos and Latinas involved with the recent and historic... more
It was an anti-immigrant initiative in his home state of California that pushed Alex Padilla into politics, now he is... more
In her work, Argentine author Samanta Schweblin explores the feeling of eeriness that accompanied her childhood. Samanta was born in... more
When you enter the Caribbean Social Club, or Toñita’s, it feels like you could be in your grandmother’s living room.... more
This week, Latino USA shares an episode of The Unmarked Graveyard: Stories from Hart Island podcast. When Annette Vega was in elementary school,... more
The 96th Oscars ceremony is a new opportunity for Latinos and Latin Americans in the moviemaking business to be recognized... more
Myriam Gurba is a writer and artist from California. Her most recent work is a collection of essays named “Creep:... more
Javier Zamora is a writer who believes he has a particular responsibility: to understand and also change the world through... more
Buscabulla is a Puerto Rican indie duo formed by wife and husband Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo del Valle. Around... more
In 2018, a young Guatemalan man named Reynaldo Castro Tum was ordered deported even though no one in the U.S.... more
Las Cafeteras is a band out of East LA that met while doing community organizing. They began playing at the... more
On March 14th, 2020, Martha Escudero and her two daughters became the first family to occupy one of over a... more
If you’ve ever been to an Aida Rodriguez comedy show you’ve probably heard Aida crack jokes about her family, her... more
The Department of Health and Human Services oversees several agencies: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and... more
Sandra Cisneros doesn't need an introduction. Her coming-of-age novel, "The House on Mango Street," has sold over six million copies... more
Since the beginning of the Trump administration, the U.S.-Mexico border and immigration policy have been front and center in public... more
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Pepón Osorio never thought that decorating the wedding cakes his mother made would spark his... more
Eugenio Derbez is a Mexican actor, writer, director and producer who got his start at the forefront of many comedy... more
This week Latino USA shares an episode of the Monumental podcast, from PRX. For generations, Christopher Columbus has been glorified in... more
A special episode remembering Latino USA founder and pioneer public radio journalist Maria Emilia Martin, who passed away on December... more
Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa sits down with actor and entrepreneur Danny Trejo. Trejo has starred in over 300 films,... more
It's a common sight in Puerto Rico—men in bright yellow T-shirts going door-to-door- selling cakes. They're residents at Hogar CREA,... more
By day, Héctor Rodríguez III is a school teacher; by night, he’s creating the world of “El Peso Hero”, a... more
We continue our investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). While looking into what happened... more
Chilean-American singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela has always forged her own path in music. Born and raised in California, Francisca began her... more
After a domestic violence incident, Leah Garcia called the police looking for safety for her and her two children. But... more
This week Latino USA shares an episode of the podcast, Imperfect Paradise: Nury & The Secret Tapes, from LAist Studios. Imperfect Paradise:... more
Latino USA continues to mark its 30th anniversary and look back at its reporting throughout the last three decades. On today’s... more
The Gun Machine is a new podcast from WBUR in partnership with The Trace, exploring the 250-year history of one of the most tragic and confounding forms of addiction... more
Today on Latino USA, we want to pay tribute to María Emilia Martin, public radio pioneer, and our founder, by... more
As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, we bring you a taste of a very special evening with the Colombian... more
After months of working closely with the archivists and librarians of the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection at the... more
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of the United Stateless Podcast. United Stateless Podcast documents the stories of "returnees",... more
On Thanksgiving Day, hundreds of people gather on Alcatraz Island, the famous former prison and one of the largest tourist... more
At the turn of the 20th century, revolution was starting to brew in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. A group of Mexican... more
Latino USA continues to celebrate 30 years of being on the air, as well as bringing you important conversations as... more
What will the music of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley sound like 100 years from now? That’s the premise at the... more
Gustavo Dudamel is one of the most famous and acclaimed conductors in the world. He’s been the Music and Artistic... more
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of the podcast, Classy with Jonathan Menjivar. In this episode, we can’t talk... more
Maria Hinojosa and Latino USA producer Reynaldo Leaños Jr. join Vice President Kamala Harris aboard Air Force Two as the... more
When Gabby Rivera wrote her coming-of-age novel “Juliet Takes a Breath” in 2016, she didn't know that it would get... more
Los Angeles, you might be surprised to learn, sits on top of the largest urban oil field in the country... more
Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos is a Chicanx artist and musician who has been playing under the name Y La Bamba... more
In this episode of Latino USA, historian Mireya Loza and her uncle and former bracero Juan Loza meet at his... more
When Austin's cumbia-funk institution Grupo Fantasma went to record their seventh album at a studio in Tornillo, Texas, they had... more
In 2018, just months after Hurricane Maria, an eccentric group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts arrived in Puerto Rico. They came with... more
Omar Apollo, a rising star in the indie R&B scene, began making music on his own by teaching himself chords... more
In 2022, the Bering Sea snow crab season was canceled for the first time in history. Essentially 10 billion snow... more
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of the Caliber 60 podcast. Avocado consumption has exploded in the U.S. over... more
One in four women in the United States have a family member in prison—and those carrying the resulting financial and... more
“Too proper for the Black kids, too Black for the Mexicans," sings Grammy award-winning artist Miguel Pimentel. Miguel is the... more
The call for the abolition of all student debt has never been louder– but how did we get to a... more
Five years ago, Latino USA producer Antonia Cereijido was only an intern and still in college when she did what... more
Latino USA continues to mark its 30th anniversary and look back on its reporting throughout the decades. One topic the... more
Brothers Isaac and Esteban Hernández have performed on some of the most prestigious stages in the world. But their journey... more
Gioconda Belli is an award-winning Nicaraguan author. She has published novels, essays, poetry collections, and a memoir called “The country... more
The September 11th attacks left nearly 3,000 dead, many more injured and an entire nation traumatized. The 24-hour news cycle... more
In this episode of Latino USA we partner up with Documented, a nonprofit news site that covers immigrants in New... more
In the late 90's, Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero embarked on a one-way trip to Dublin, Ireland. While they were... more
The stereotype goes that Latinos only listen to salsa or reggaeton. But one of the biggest genres of music across... more
Soulection is a music startup, which has quickly grown to be a powerhouse with a record label, a popular radio... more
Producer Patricia Sulbarán embarks on a journey to learn how Latino USA covered the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic as... more
Muralist Judith F. Baca is mostly known for creating one of the largest communal murals in the world: the Great... more
Earlier this year, award-winning author Meg Medina was named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature—she’s the first Latina to occupy... more
The musical genres most people associate with the Dominican Republic are merengue and bachata. Yet, there's another set of rhythms... more
Latino USA and Black Public Media bring you Alzheimer’s In Color. It’s the story of Ramona Latty, a Dominican immigrant,... more
Maxwell Alejandro Frost of Florida made history last year when he became the first Gen-Z elected to Congress. Latino USA producer... more
In 2018, producer Jeanne Montalvo reported on the choices her parents made when raising her in a bilingual household. Five... more
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of the Hungry for History podcast. Here’s a little-known fact you might not... more
How is ICE handling complaints of sexual abuse from detainees? Maria Hinojosa teams up with Zeba Warsi, two immigrant women... more
In the early 1990s, Willie Perdomo was a teenager growing up in East Harlem. He saw and experienced firsthand a... more
Today we're bringing you an episode from our vault — a love story of student activism. We're taking you back... more
Steven Melendez thinks a lot about accessibility in the world of classical dance. Steven got his start in ballet at... more
Latino USA continues to celebrate its 30th anniversary, bringing you conversations with some of the most influential Latinos and Latinas... more
According to Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat, stories are a way of finding inspiration and comfort during the times we’re living... more
In 1919, an intrepid Texas state representative, José Tomás Canales, decided to lead an investigation into the abuse of power... more
Latino USA has cycled through quite a few theme songs in its 30 years. There was the original theme, with... more
For years, Anita Flores carried shame: She was a second-generation half-Peruvian who barely spoke Spanish. She pretended she didn’t care;... more
We tackle the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos controversy and dive into why this story is so much more than just about... more
What happens when people living in poverty get a stable income from the government? More than 100 guaranteed income pilot... more
For over 25 years, Uruguayan band No Te Va Gustar has been filling concert venues across Latin America. With their... more
Latino USA goes inside the biggest free health clinic in the country, which serves only people without insurance. There are... more
This week Latino USA shares an episode of the In The Thick podcast. Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo Varela reflect on... more
One year after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Latino USA and Futuro Investigates explore how... more
The Mexican singer-songwriter, Julieta Venegas, took a seven-year break before releasing her latest album, a journey of self-discovery in 10... more
For mother and son chefs Zarela Martinez and Aarón Sanchez, educating others about the cuisines that make up Mexico is... more
José Ralat is the Taco Editor at Texas Monthly Magazine and consequently the only taco editor in the United States.... more
Over 300,000 students in the U.S. migrate every year to work in agriculture, from spring to fall. At a high... more
Mariana Enríquez is one of the best-known writers of a growing literary trend in Latin America that uses the horror... more
We continue to celebrate our 30th anniversary, bringing you the voices of some of the most influential Latinos and Latinas... more
We start today’s episode at El Edén—the center in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, where child migrants are processed after being... more
On May 5th, 1993, the first episode of Latino USA aired on more than 50 public radio stations across the... more
The rock en español group, Maná, is one of the most successful Spanish-language rock bands of this generation. They've sold... more
Years ago, Gloria Martinez’s son went out to look for a job and never came back. Gloria would spend months... more
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of the Motive podcast, from WBEZ Chicago. Chicago gangs: Real people. Real stories.... more
At the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles last year, President Joe Biden outlined his plan to reduce the... more
This week Latino USA brings you an episode of The Pulso Podcast. Texas 1951. Farmworker Pete Hernandez walks into a bar with... more
In 2018, Diego and Mario joined the U.S. government-sponsored H-2A visa program, leaving their families in their home country of... more
The summer of 2020 was filled with uncertainty as more than 20 million people in the U.S. were left unemployed... more
Gloria Maria Milagrosa Fajardo Garcia was a shy, quiet young woman who joined a band named the Miami Latin Boys.... more
This week on Latino USA we’re bringing you an episode from the newly released podcast series Party Crews: The Untold... more
When pioneering trans activist Lorena Borjas first arrived in the U.S. in late May of 1981, she found both community... more
In 2018, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes decided to take a break from the theater world. Tired of a... more
Antonia Cereijido interviews former prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Luis Moreno Ocampo about his real life experience, which inspired... more
Christopher Soto is a Salvadoran-American poet, activist and prison abolitionist. He is based in Los Angeles, but has remained tied... more
Villano Antillano and Ana Macho are two Puerto Rican trans and non-binary musicians making waves in the music industry. In... more
This week Latino USA shares an episode of the USA v. García Luna podcast, from Futuro Investigates and Lemonada Media. Genaro... more
For this week’s Latino USA, we’re bringing you an episode from the newly released podcast series from WNYC Studios and... more
For Ayodele Casel tap dancing is magic. As a young high school student, she dreamed of one day dancing like... more
In the late 1800s, Teresa Urrea was a superstar. She was a ‘curandera,’ or healer, a revolutionary, and a feminist.... more
Daniel Suárez made history in 2022 when he became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race,... more
For this week’s Latino USA, we’re bringing you an episode from the newly released podcast series from WNYC Studios and... more
The food of Mexico is diverse, complex, and beloved across the world. Don’t just take it from us—in 2010, traditional... more
Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler knows what it's like to live different lives within one. An ENT doctor until his early... more
This week Latino USA shares the first episode from the Valle de Sueños podcast. We launch Valle de Sueños on Our... more
More than 25 years ago, two teachers in New Mexico were fired for refusing to stop teaching Chicano History in... more
Esta semana en Latino USA, te compartimos un episodio del nuevo podcast “La Brega: La experiencia boricua en 8 canciones”,... more
For this week’s Latino USA, we’re bringing you an episode from the newly released podcast series from WNYC Studios and... more
In 2018, Latino USA teamed up with the Unterberg Poetry Center at the 92nd Street Y to put on an... more
In 1998, three television writers tasked with creating the next hit children's show came up with the idea of a... more
Trans activist, actress and author, Cecilia Gentili, knows the power of stories. Whether she is working at her company Trans... more
Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade embraces contrasts in her music. Look no further than her latest album, “De Todas las Flores,”... more
Last November, Maria Hinojosa visited Howard University in Washington, DC to celebrate its inaugural Democracy Summit. The Summit was organized... more
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones rose to instant recognition when she published the 1619 Project in 2019. Since then she’s... more
For Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ileana Cabra — known by her stage name, iLe — music has always been a way... more
Nachos: They’re one of the most popular snack foods in the United States, and the name is instantly recognizable worldwide.... more
Rubén Blades is a singer, songwriter, actor, lawyer, and politician. He was born in Panama and became a New Yorker... more
In 1945, 20-year-old Anthony Acevedo was held in captivity with other American soldiers inside a Nazi concentration camp called Berga.... more
This week on Latino USA we feature this interview with Maria Hinojosa on the Brown Enough podcast. Cómete ese miedo... more
In most of the country, when someone says they are going to Coachella it means they are going to a... more
From CSI to Donna Summer, García Luna was fascinated by anything American. Several U.S. officials said that García Luna was... more
When Rafael Reif steps down as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at the end of December 2022, there... more
After a challenging experience as a computer science major, Samantha fell in love with making video games. But more than... more
A Mexican-American journalist and a Cuban-Mexican investigative reporter walk into a recording studio with a bottle of tequila, and reveal... more
In the special presentation of the In The Thick political podcast produced by Futuro Media, Maria and Julio are joined... more
In this year-long investigation from Futuro Investigates, we dig into how the Border Patrol’s decades-long deterrence policies create a deadly... more
Today, we are sharing with Latino USA listeners the first episode of “White Hats,” a new podcast by Texas Monthly.... more
On Thanksgiving Day, hundreds of people gather on Alcatraz Island, the famous former prison and one of the largest tourist... more
Today we bring you a taste of the comedy podcast Hyphenated, by Latina comedians Joanna Hausmann and Jenny Lorenzo. In this... more
For this year’s midterms, Latino USA is teaming up with Futuro Media’s political podcast In The Thick for a special... more
This week Latino USA is featuring “The Ballot Boogeymen,” a podcast by Reveal, which talks about a new rash of... more
Introducing a new podcast by NPR and Futuro Studios: The Last Cup, a podcast about soccer and the immigrant experience As... more
Visual artist Narsiso Martinez uses materials, like discarded produce boxes and dusty charcoal, to depict intimate scenes about the life... more
Author and journalist, Carmen Rita Wong, grew up believing that her father was “Papi” Peter Wong, a Chinese American man.... more
In the special presentation of the In The Thick political podcast produced by Futuro Media, Maria and Julio are joined... more
Latino USA producer Sayre Quevedo grew up having only met two members of his blood family, his mom and his... more
On October 9, the Los Angeles Times of a conversation between now-former L.A. City Council President Nury Martínez, fellow Councilmembers... more
Between the years of 2010 and 2020, North Dakota saw a growth rate of almost 150% of Latinos and Latinas,... more
Latino USA is proud to present an episode of Brazil on Fire, a podcast produced in partnership between The Real... more
North Dakota saw the biggest growth rate of Latinos and Latinas in the United States between 2010 and 2020, according... more
Latino USA is proud to present an episode from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com Rediscovering: Killed Through The Border Fence... more
As a traditionally Republican state, Arizona hadn’t seen a Democratic presidential candidate win since 1996. But then, in 2020, the... more
As recently as 1955, there were virtually no immigrants held in detention in the U.S. Today, the federal government holds... more
Latino USA is proud to feature an episode from Futuro Studios and Higher Ground’s The Sum of Us podcast, Heather... more
Poet and spoken word artist Denice Frohman has been performing for more than 15 years now — you may have... more
Before it was the classic dress we all know and many still love today, the little black dress was mostly... more
Bianca Graulau is an independent journalist who's been using TikTok and YouTube to tell you what’s going on in Puerto... more
When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in September of 2017, there was a complete lack of government response, highlighting the... more
This week Latino USA is featuring the first episode of the Rubirosa podcast, a Witness Docs production. Imagine instead of James... more
This summer, Latino USA took a trip to the West Coast for a live show in Los Angeles — and... more
For the past decade, Armando Perez has worked as a wildland firefighter with the Eldorado, California, Hotshot crew—an elite group... more
What and who do you include in a national Latino museum? That’s a question that many have been asking since late... more
We're still on summer break so we are sharing an interview from our archives with poet Yesika Salgado. She heads... more
Latino USA is on summer break this week so we wanted to share one of our favorite recent interviews that... more
Evelynn Escobar-Thomas grew up near a state park in Northern Virginia, but she never visited it. For Evelynn, who is... more
In this continuation of Latino USA’s 2022 midterms coverage, Maria welcomes her In The Thick co-host Julio Ricardo Varela and... more
You probably haven’t met a comedian quite like Julio Torres. Julio’s work is highly visual and deeply inquisitive, often focusing on... more
For the closing of our series Genias in Music, celebrating the contributions of women in their fields, we go to... more
Luna Luna is a rising four-member band from different walks of life. They’re known for mixing nostalgic sounds of the... more
Last November, Robert Santos became the first Latino to be confirmed as the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Santos is... more
Here is a podcast from our Latino USA archives. Latino USA sits down with Guadalupe Rosales of [Veteranas and Rucas](http:// https://www.instagram.com/veteranas_and_rucas/ "V&R")... more
Here is a podcast from our Latino USA archives. In 1950, a group of majority Mexican-American miners in New Mexico readied... more
Latino USA is proud to feature an episode from Colorado Public Radio’s new ¿Quién Are We? podcast, which explores what... more
The call for the abolition of all student debt has never been louder–but how did we get to a place... more
When the members of LADAMA met for the first time, it felt as if they already knew each other. In... more
As part of Latino USA’s ongoing 2022 midterms coverage, Maria Hinojosa is joined by her In The Thick co-host Julio... more
In the special presentation of the In The Thick political podcast produced by Futuro Media, Maria Hinojosa and Julio Ricardo... more
Living in the Bay Area has become a luxury that many cannot afford anymore. It’s home to the biggest —and... more
Latino USA presents a recent episode of Latino Rebels Radio, also produced by Futuro Media. For the first time in its... more
Latino USA takes a look back at Disney’s relationship with Latin America. We start in the 1940s when Walt Disney... more
For this bonus podcast drop, Latino USA shares the latest episode of the award-winning political podcast In The Thick, hosted... more
Growing up in Denver, Colorado, Kali Fajardo-Anstine did not see herself, nor her family, represented in books or television. But,... more
One year ago on June 24, a small beachside town in South Florida was asleep. It was the summer, past... more
For years, McAllen, Texas, has been at the front lines in the struggle for reproductive access in the country. The... more
What will the future look like for low-income communities of color if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade? In... more
Living in the Bay Area has become a luxury that many cannot afford anymore. It’s home to the biggest —and richest— tech... more