In Arizona, A Farmers’ Market Flourishes In the Shadow of the Border Fence
Tons of fresh produce from Mexico is shipped through Nogales. But getting local residents to eat fresh food is a challenge.
Tag: Latino
Latinos Find Home Through Photography
Luisa Simbaña emigrated from Ecuador. Through Project Luz, she explores her new home in NYC.
Nantucket’s Fast-Growing Latino Community
Immigrants from Central America find a new home on a small New England island
Not Just Childcare – Some Nannies Hired for Language Skills and Cultural Knowledge
A Venezuelan mother in New Jersey says having a bilingual nanny is the best way to teach her children about their roots.
Podcast: What’s in an Accent? Both Opportunity and Barriers for Immigrant Actresses
Immigrant actresses face a struggle getting the roles that they want. Accent classes help them avoid being typecast, but not always in the way you’d think.
De Leon: Alabama’s Immigration Law Fails Our Future
Alabama’s new law requires schools to check student birth certificates for immigration status. It’s causing thousands of families to pull their children out of school, and is another indication of how the U.S. is failing to educate its Latino youth.
Georgia’s Immigration Law Hurts Farms and the State Economy
Fi2W columnist Erwin de Leon says Georgia’s new immigration law isn’t just affecting undocumented farmworkers, it’s having a negative impact on the lives and well-being of ordinary citizens, including those who supported the get-tough policy.
Survey Shows Hispanic Immigrants Got the Census Message
A poll of nearly 1000 people found that that Spanish-speaking immigrants are more likely than U.S.-born Hispanics to mail back their census forms.
Podcast: Latino Voters Take Center Stage in the Race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination
Latino voters were pivotal in Hillary Clinton’s recent victories in Texas, California, and New Mexico. According to the Pew Hispanic Center exit polls show that, “Latinos accounted for at least 30% of the total votes cast in the Democratic primary…