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Latino USA

Latino USA offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political and social ideas impacting Latinos and the nation.

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Decriminalizing The War On Drugs

Decriminalizing The War On Drugs

In the summer of 1971, President Nixon declared a “War on Drugs.” Today, with over 2 million people behind bars, the U.S... Read more

29 Jan 2021

38mins

Ranked #2

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Selena And Me

Selena And Me

Maria Garcia can still remember the first time she saw Selena Quintanilla on TV: red lips, brown skin, big hoops. Maria ... Read more

15 Jan 2021

32mins

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Portrait Of: Gabby Rivera

Portrait Of: Gabby Rivera

When Gabby Rivera wrote her coming-of-age novel “Juliet Takes a Breath” in 2016, she didn't know that it would get her a... Read more

12 Jan 2021

24mins

Ranked #4

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Intuition

Intuition

Light your candles and schedule your limpia because today's episode is all about the power of intuition. Reporter Cindy ... Read more

10 Apr 2020

32mins

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In The Mouth Of The Wolf

In The Mouth Of The Wolf

Since January 2019, nearly 68,000 asylum seekers have been ordered to wait in Mexico as their cases make their way throu... Read more

26 Jan 2021

29mins

Ranked #6

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Portrait Of: Residente

Portrait Of: Residente

In 2005, a duo of Puerto Rican artists released their eponymously titled debut album "Calle 13." Their mix of reggaeton ... Read more

3 Mar 2020

35mins

Ranked #7

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From Boyle Heights To Netflix... And Back To The Neighborhood

From Boyle Heights To Netflix... And Back To The Neighborhood

In February, Netflix premiered a comedy-drama series that features a Mexican-American family from the Los Angeles neighb... Read more

20 Mar 2020

28mins

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The Election Glitch That Sparked A Dominican Uprising

The Election Glitch That Sparked A Dominican Uprising

On February 27, thousands of Dominicans from around the country gathered for a massive rally in Santo Domingo. That date... Read more

6 Mar 2020

29mins

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Sanders, Biden, And The Latino Vote

Sanders, Biden, And The Latino Vote

The Latino electorate has long been considered a sleeping giant in U.S. politics, but in the 2020 election, that giant i... Read more

12 Mar 2020

30mins

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The Remarkable Rebirth Of Medellín

The Remarkable Rebirth Of Medellín

Medellín, Colombia, is lauded as one of the most innovative and tourist-friendly cities in the world. But 30 years ago, ... Read more

1 Apr 2020

37mins

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The Persistent Problem Of Hunger

The Persistent Problem Of Hunger

There are more than 800 million starving people on the planet, and more than 20,000 people on average continue to die fr... Read more

28 Feb 2020

22mins

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The Few Let In To Wait

The Few Let In To Wait

In January 2019, the Trump administration began enforcing the Migrant Protection Protocols, more widely known as the "Re... Read more

13 Mar 2020

31mins

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For Immigrant Communities, Coronavirus Is A Different Kind Of Threat

For Immigrant Communities, Coronavirus Is A Different Kind Of Threat

Public health experts are urging people to stay at home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — but not everyone can a... Read more

25 Mar 2020

22mins

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Immigrants In ICE Detention Face The Threat Of COVID-19

Immigrants In ICE Detention Face The Threat Of COVID-19

There are currently over 35,000 immigrants in detention in the United States, and most of them are in centers under the ... Read more

7 Apr 2020

29mins

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With Sanders Out, What Happens To The Latino Vote Now?

With Sanders Out, What Happens To The Latino Vote Now?

Latinos could play a decisive role in the swing state of Pennsylvania in November's presidential election. In 2016 Trump... Read more

15 Apr 2020

26mins

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How I Made It: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré

How I Made It: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré

The musical genres most people associate with the Dominican Republic are merengue and bachata. Yet, there's another set ... Read more

25 Feb 2020

18mins

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Hola Papi's Advice For Life In Self-Isolation

Hola Papi's Advice For Life In Self-Isolation

In recent weeks, many of us have had to adjust to living and working remotely. It's a necessary precaution to keep yours... Read more

21 Apr 2020

21mins

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Checking Up On The Clinic During COVID-19

Checking Up On The Clinic During COVID-19

A few months ago, we aired a story in which we spent 72 hours at CommunityHealth, a free health clinic in Chicago that o... Read more

27 Mar 2020

22mins

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With You, Peru

With You, Peru

The 1970s were a golden age for soccer in Peru, one that producer Janice Llamoca only heard about growing up in Los Ange... Read more

24 Apr 2020

31mins

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Reporter's Notebook: Afro-Puerto Ricans Fighting To Be Visible On The Census

Reporter's Notebook: Afro-Puerto Ricans Fighting To Be Visible On The Census

The 2020 census is underway, which counts everyone living in the U.S. and its five territories including Puerto Rico. Th... Read more

17 Apr 2020

27mins

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