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Composer uses music to connect Latino heritage and environmental justice

Transforming climate data into sound to help audiences “listen intentionally” to long‑term environmental change.

By |2026-07-08T12:42:52+00:00July 8, 2026|Environment|Comments Off on Composer uses music to connect Latino heritage and environmental justice

Community leaders condemn anti-immigrant posters in Kenosha as investigation remains open

Residents say the surge of anti‑immigrant posters — filled with violent, xenophobic imagery — is designed to intimidate families and signals a troubling escalation in hate incidents across the region.

By |2026-07-07T12:46:09+00:00July 7, 2026|Community|Comments Off on Community leaders condemn anti-immigrant posters in Kenosha as investigation remains open

A Wisconsin school board votes to keep dual language program after pushback from families, students

Families and students in southern Wisconsin are celebrating after the Delavan-Darien School District school board voted to keep its K-12 dual language program unchanged following weeks of community backlash and organizing efforts.

By |2026-06-10T13:18:21+00:00June 10, 2026|Education|Comments Off on A Wisconsin school board votes to keep dual language program after pushback from families, students

Border Patrol surveillance network expands across Michigan highways

Civil rights advocates are concerned about warrantless monitoring, data collection, and the quiet spread of federal enforcement infrastructure far from the southern border.

By |2026-06-08T14:06:49+00:00June 8, 2026|Community|Comments Off on Border Patrol surveillance network expands across Michigan highways

Michigan Auto Industry Faces Intensifying Global Competition and Evolving Workforce Demands

Michigan’s auto industry faces rising global competition as a new report highlights automaker restructuring and the crucial role of Hispanic and Latino workers.

By |2026-03-08T18:16:57+00:00March 9, 2026|Economy|Comments Off on Michigan Auto Industry Faces Intensifying Global Competition and Evolving Workforce Demands

Pritzker uses State of the State to defend immigrants, says Chicago targeted by federal actions

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker used his State of the State address to criticize federal immigration enforcement and frame the issue as a test of national values.

By |2026-02-24T04:06:57+00:00February 24, 2026|Democracy|Comments Off on Pritzker uses State of the State to defend immigrants, says Chicago targeted by federal actions

Sazón de Wisconsin: Cielito Lindo

Cielito Lindo is a longtime family-owned Mexican restaurant in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point known for its traditional dishes and steady neighborhood presence.

By |2025-12-12T14:15:29+00:00December 12, 2025|Community, Sazón: The flavorful influence of Latino cuisine, entrepreneurship, and culture|Comments Off on Sazón de Wisconsin: Cielito Lindo

After ICE Raid, Wisconsin’s Dairy Labor Crisis Deepens

A recent ICE raid in Manitowoc County is adding pressure to Wisconsin’s dairy industry, which relies heavily on immigrant labor to keep farms running. Farmers say tougher immigration enforcement could make it even harder to find workers to keep up with demand.

By |2025-11-11T04:09:26+00:00November 12, 2025|Community, Economy|Comments Off on After ICE Raid, Wisconsin’s Dairy Labor Crisis Deepens

Latino Growth Spreads Across the U.S., New Pew Data Shows

A new Pew Research Center analysis shows the U.S. Latino population has nearly doubled over the past 25 years, reaching 67.8 million in 2024. While California and Texas remain home to the largest Latino communities, much of the recent growth is taking place across the Midwest and South.

By |2025-11-10T04:24:01+00:00November 10, 2025|Community, Data, Featured|Comments Off on Latino Growth Spreads Across the U.S., New Pew Data Shows

UW–Madison Program Expands Culturally Competent Dementia Care for Wisconsin’s Latino Families

A new UW–Madison program is training medical students to provide culturally competent dementia care for Wisconsin’s growing Latino population, addressing long-standing barriers of language, trust and access in memory care services.

By |2025-10-30T04:32:29+00:00October 30, 2025|Community, Education, Health, Health|Comments Off on UW–Madison Program Expands Culturally Competent Dementia Care for Wisconsin’s Latino Families
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