Latino /tags/latino Latino en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:22:41 GMT CT immigrant rights advocates, state officials brace for President-elect Trump's immigration plans /news/2024-11-18/ct-immigrant-rights-advocates-state-officials-brace-for-president-elect-trumps-immigration-plans Across the state, communities and leaders are rallying to affirm that ϳԹ will stay a welcoming place for immigrants. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:22:41 GMT /news/2024-11-18/ct-immigrant-rights-advocates-state-officials-brace-for-president-elect-trumps-immigration-plans Daniela Doncel New London doubles down on welcoming immigrants amid national anti-immigration sentiment /news/2024-11-04/ct-immigrants-immigration-new-london-business-haiti-peru-latinos New London has become a haven for entrepreneurial immigrants. The southeastern ϳԹ city says its post-Covid comeback is largely driven by immigrants opening businesses and filling once-closed storefronts. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:58:36 GMT /news/2024-11-04/ct-immigrants-immigration-new-london-business-haiti-peru-latinos Terell Wright Where polls fall short, a 'New Majority Index' places race at the center of voter analysis /2024-10-29/how-to-better-weigh-race-in-voter-polling-nyt-best-selling-author-steve-philips-explains A tool developed by best-selling author Steve Phillips incorporates the racial composition of voters into election predictions, by considering the number of people of color in a district, as well as the number who are not voting. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:53:18 GMT /2024-10-29/how-to-better-weigh-race-in-voter-polling-nyt-best-selling-author-steve-philips-explains John Henry Smith 'Hateful': CT's Puerto Rican community blasts 'floating island of garbage' remarks at Trump rally /news/2024-10-29/ct-puerto-rican-community-floating-island-of-garbage-trump-rally ϳԹ is home to about 300,000 residents of Puerto Rican descent. The state has the highest percentage of Puerto Ricans per capita of any state in the U.S. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:02:30 GMT /news/2024-10-29/ct-puerto-rican-community-floating-island-of-garbage-trump-rally Michayla Savitt, Abigail Brone Harris has a big lead among women in CT. Here's why they support her /news/2024-10-14/ct-voters-women-harris-trump-election Polls show a lot of enthusiasm among women nationwide for Kamala Harris for president. And that support is even stronger in ϳԹ. Local politicians say they're encouraged by what they're seeing across the state. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:20:45 GMT /news/2024-10-14/ct-voters-women-harris-trump-election Eddy Martinez How the US Army's only segregated Latino unit 'Borinqueneers' showed heroism against racism /news/2024-10-01/how-the-us-armys-only-segregated-latino-unit-borinqueneers-showed-heroism-against-racism New Haven author Talia Aikens-Nuñez said an episode in the infamous battle for Jackson Heights in the Korean War highlighted the double standard the 65th was facing. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:54:52 GMT /news/2024-10-01/how-the-us-armys-only-segregated-latino-unit-borinqueneers-showed-heroism-against-racism John Henry Smith Alt.Latino's best new music round-up: Manu Chao, Linda Diaz and Solo Fernández /2024-09-24/alt-latinos-best-new-music-round-up-manu-chao-linda-diaz-and-solo-fernandez This week on Alt.Latino, Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras talk about an exciting new album from Manu Chao on the way — his first in 17 years — and their favorite recent songs from artists like the Dominican indie rock band Solo Fernández, ethereal pop from Tiny Desk Contest Winner Linda Diaz and more. Ana and Felix are starting something new this week. Felix always says it, but it's not a Mexican party until someone cries. So every episode starting today, they'll talk to a listener about a song that moves them to tears. And they want to know, what song moves you to tears? Email alt.latino@npr.org for a chance to be featured on the show. Songs featured in this episode: •Janeiro feat. André Viamonte, "LEGO" •Manu Chao, "São Paulo Motoboy" •Solo Fernández, "TELESCOPIO" •Solo Fernández, "BROOKLYN" •Solo Fernández, "TÚ NUNCA DEJARÁS DE SER POESÍA" •Linda Diaz feat. Solomon Fox, "Watching Ourselves Die" •Julieta Rada, "Baile del Candombe" •Amaia Miranda, "Mientras vivas brilla" •Nick Drake, "Pink Moon" • Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Suraya Mohamed. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:23:02 GMT /2024-09-24/alt-latinos-best-new-music-round-up-manu-chao-linda-diaz-and-solo-fernandez Felix Contreras, Anamaria Artemisa Sayre In Hartford, thousands gather in joyful celebration of Puerto Rican heritage and pride /news/2024-09-23/in-hartford-thousands-gather-in-joyful-celebration-of-puerto-rican-heritage-and-pride Thousands lined the streets of Hartford waving flags, dancing and celebrating the Puerto Rican community. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:22:58 GMT /news/2024-09-23/in-hartford-thousands-gather-in-joyful-celebration-of-puerto-rican-heritage-and-pride Staff Report, Ayannah Brown Puerto Rican Day Parade prepares to step off in Hartford /news/2024-09-19/puerto-rican-day-parade-prepares-to-step-off-in-hartford Parade organizers say they are pulling out all the stops in honor of the 60th anniversary of Sunday's parade. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:46:51 GMT /news/2024-09-19/puerto-rican-day-parade-prepares-to-step-off-in-hartford Kelsey Hubbard Rollinson Her piano concert was six years in the making. Then Puerto Rico's power went out /2024-09-16/her-piano-concert-was-six-years-in-the-making-then-puerto-ricos-power-went-out Puerto Rico’s unstable electric grid affects every sector of society, including the island’s rich cultural scene. An outage abruptly ended an emerging pianist’s recent concert, touching a nerve. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT /2024-09-16/her-piano-concert-was-six-years-in-the-making-then-puerto-ricos-power-went-out Adrian Florido