Helping Students Speak Up and Stand Out in Washington
Founded in 2012 by Seattle native Toyia T. Taylor, Speak With Purpose is the only public speaking program fully integrated into classrooms throughout King County.
UW’s LatinX Clinic Offers Dignity, Not Just Diabetes Treatment
The LatinX Diabetes Clinic offers linguistically and culturally accessible care for Latinos with
diabetes.
Running for Justice: Seattle Latinas Lead the Way
When Manzano first came across Rodriguez’s TikTok post asking to meet Latinas, she immediately answered, “I’m here.” She admits you don’t need a club to go running, but this club is more than just a reason to exercise.
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.
How Language and Cultural Barriers in Healthcare Plague Seattle’s Latino Community
President Trump’s executive order designating English as the official language of the US could reduce multilingual resources in healthcare.
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.
How Los Rebeldes de la Cueca Keeps Chilean Culture Alive in Seattle
With each step and movement, Cueca tells a story of the past, present and future of Chilean roots.
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery Blossoms as Community Hub
With a heart for the arts, the two gallery owners have made it their mission to bring people of all walks of life together to appreciate Chicano artistry.
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.
Bridging the Latino Voter Gap in Eastern Washington
“We have a population of people who have truly been left out,” said Maria Jimenez, founder of Poder Común.
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.”