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Cassandra Reyes is the new president and CEO of the youth services organization, CJR. Reyes calls leadership her calling due to an upbringing in a Puerto Rican family of community servants. She now brings that sense of family to the young people she serves.
Tyler Russell
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Connecticut Public
Tyler Russell
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Connecticut Public
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Will CT send National Guard troops to aid Puerto Rico’s water shortage? Lawmaker says it's an optionHow Connecticut responds to the crisis, and how quickly it can send help, is the first test for the newly formed Connecticut-Puerto Rico Trade Commission. -
The local grassroots group, Pa’lante, surveyed Latina women in the Greater Hartford area to learn what’s needed to improve their healthcare. -
Gov. Ned Lamont and his top public safety official acknowledged the presence of federal ICE agents at Bradley International Airport without being able to say if it signaled a new emphasis on immigration enforcement by the Trump administration in Connecticut. -
The fear of immigration enforcement is having a big impact on Connecticut schools, student attendance and learning. Today, we hear what educators are doing to reach these students and prepare for ICE presence. -
The Ramon Santiago Salsa Meets Jazz Festival had to drop their youth ensemble last year. This Sunday, they’re bringing young musicians back for their 15th annual performance.
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Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only national, English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective. Listen to past episodes at latinousa.org. -
Every week, Alt.Latino introduces listeners to new alternative Latin music, including diverse genres such as cumbia, Mexican garage rock, Panamanian rap, heavy metal mariachi and many more boundary-blurring sounds from around the world. Listen to past episodes on npr.org.
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