Partnership Provides Fresh, Nutritious Food for Students
Public Health – Seattle & King County: 27 % of Hispanic/Latino adults experienced food insecurity—compared to 10 % of all adults in the county.
An Opportunity for Hispanics to be Academically Successful
Program helps students facing systemic barriers in higher education succeed by offering support services to help them navigate college and graduate
Sazón de Washington: Rosita’s Mexican Grill
From its corner in a vibrant Seattle neighborhood, the restaurant attracts generations of customers, with its consistent menu and fresh tortillas cooked on a dining-room comal.
Entre Hermanos LGBTQ Center Gives Critical Support to Washington Community
With a new location in Eastern Washington, the non-profit seeks to provide more healthcare resources, especially for LGTBQ+ people.
Seattle Public Schools’ Dual Language Education Programs Show Demographic Disparities
“We’re still considering bilingual education as a privilege, not as a right,” the director of a language program said.
More Than A Dance: Salsa Club at University of Washington Fosters Community
“As someone who’s part Colombian, and I never learned how to salsa before, I feel much more connected to that side of my family,” one club member said.
Entre Ríos Books’ Struggle to Bring Argentine Poetry to a U.S. Audience
“I think the biggest challenge I have is just finding our curious readers,” said Knox Gardner, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Entre Ríos Books.
University of Washington’s Latine Student Union Is Rebuilding Community
“I’ve just grown to love … creating a space for Latine students of all countries,” said Denice Melendez-Macin, co-president of the organization.
This Fraternity is ‘home away from home’ for University Of Washington Students
For many of its members, Omega Delta Phi gave them an opportunity to build community.
A Look at One Book Store’s Efforts to Promote Latine Author Visibility
“It’s been hard to find places where I see people who look like me,” said Javi Tapia, a bookseller at a local bookstore in Seattle.
Latin Drag Performers in Seattle Celebrate Culture and Resilience
“Our community is at the best it’s ever been, period,” said drag performer Queen Andrew Scott.
South Park’s ‘Villa Comunitaria’ Is Community Lifeline For Latinos
The non-profit organization helped Mexican immigrant mothers like Guadalupe G. Contreras find community and “break barriers.”