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.”
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.
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
The Puerto Ricans Illegally Occupying Land to Resist Displacement
Hispanics represented about 14.6 percent of Rhode Island’s total population in 2017. About 38,860 residents across the state identified as
The Latino Policy Institute Looks To Expand Efforts Nationally
The Latino Policy Institute (LPI) at Roger Williams University is set to transition to an independent research and advocacy organization
Supporting Youth of Color in Civic Engagement
RI Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. Informing and supporting marginalized communities on civic engagement gives
RI Opinion+: Juan Espinoza & Melissa Cruz
Welcome to another episode of RI Latino News Opinion+ where we talk about major issues the Latinx and other underrepresented
Community Advocates Call for Expanded Multilingual Learner Support
Through decades of academic and professional achievements, memories of being penalized for speaking Spanish at school have stayed with Delia
Addressing Juvenile Justice System Disparities
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from RILN; today reminds us of the progress we have made and the progress