RI Schools Prepare for Immigration Investigations
Across the country, education officials are developing plans to protect students and their families from immigration enforcement since President Trump […]
¡Presente! Maria Santonastaso
Cranston Kindergarten Teacher Maria Santonastaso was announced as a National 2024-25 Milken Educator Awardee this fall. The ceremony launched the historic Milken Educator Awards season, making Santonastaso the 3,000th Milken Educator in the national network.
LNN Spotlight: Rhode Island’s Senior Voter Power
LNN Spotlight focuses on major issues important to local Hispanic/Latino and underrepresented communities — stay updated on the monthly series
LNN Spotlight: Preparing For Election Day
“Have a plan to vote,” said Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore. “Rhode Island is a fantastic, accessible voter-friendly state.”
Collaborative Community Outreach On Person-Centered Planning
The Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC), in partnership with LAZO Rhode Island and IN2U Relationships, is reaching out to Spanish-speaking individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to share about local services and resources.
LNN Spotlight: Supporting A Diverse Electorate
On this episode of LNN Spotlight, our guests speak on upcoming election deadlines, state-wide efforts to increase civic engagement, and the state’s Latino electorate.
La Broa’: Confronting Uncomfortable Realities
PROVIDENCE—A cultural homage to Providence’s established Latino community, La Broa’, recounts how we got here. In two hours, the performance
Addressing Rhode Island’s Housing Crisis
Hispanics experience housing insecurity at a higher rate than any other racial or ethnic group. This report explores finding safe and reliable housing for residents in need.
RIBA Launches Three-Year Banking Diversity Workforce Program
PROVIDENCE—While Rhode Island banks employ over 9,600 individuals and have paid more than $589 million to the state’s employees, industry
State Presents Shelter-Focused Plan Amid Calls For Long-Term Solutions
RI Latino News produces stories focused on the responses to the social determinants of health. Economic stability means that people have the resources
How We Cover Democracy: LNN’s Promise
Almost one year ago, the Latino News Network pivoted its coverage to focus on local Hispanic / Latino communities’ relationships
Rhode Island’s Urban Communities See Less State Education Funding, More Pandemic-Related Learning Loss
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) is urging the General Assembly to reevaluate and adjust how it distributes education