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El Mito Blanco, a film by Oscar-nominated, Nicaraguan filmmaker, Gabriel Serra, explores migration and identity in Costa Rica. 
Costa Rica

El Mito Blanco, a film by Oscar-nominated, Nicaraguan filmmaker, Gabriel Serra, explores migration and identity in Costa Rica. 

The storytellers in El Mito Blanco, a film by Nicaraguan filmmaker Gabriel Serra, are Nicaraguan women who live with their…
October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Soledad Quartucci
Madan Sara-Meet the women behind Haiti’s informal economy. A film by Etant Dupain.
Madan Sara

Madan Sara-Meet the women behind Haiti’s informal economy. A film by Etant Dupain.

“There is no aspect of the Haitian economy where women are not at the base. If the Madan Sara does…
October 8, 2020October 11, 2020 Soledad Quartucci
“My Black is Beautiful,” First Generation, Haitian-American, Belle La Poet is a Frontline Nurse and an Artist
Haitian-American

“My Black is Beautiful,” First Generation, Haitian-American, Belle La Poet is a Frontline Nurse and an Artist

Mara-Joanne Derinor goes by @belle_la_poet, which is her stage name. Mara-Joanne’s parents are Haitian immigrants. They moved to the U.S.…
October 1, 2020October 10, 2020 Soledad Quartucci
Generation HB2281 – How the Banning of Ethnic Studies led to a National Uprising
Education

Generation HB2281 – How the Banning of Ethnic Studies led to a National Uprising

“In Lak’ech  Tu eres mi otro yo/You are my other me. Si te hago daño a ti/If I do harm…
September 30, 2020October 20, 2020 Daisy Gonzalez
Migrant Activist, Isaret Jeffers, brings resources, friendship and empowerment to field workers in Florida.
Colectivo Arbol

Migrant Activist, Isaret Jeffers, brings resources, friendship and empowerment to field workers in Florida.

Isaret Jeffers, also known as Paisanita, is the founder of Colectivo ARBOL, an organization that serves migrant communities in the…
September 25, 2020October 10, 2020 Soledad Quartucci
Haiti overcomes COVID-19 and Rises Again
Haiti

Haiti overcomes COVID-19 and Rises Again

Haiti is a small, beautiful country. Stretching at just 10,714 square miles, tropical Haiti is located west of the Dominican…
September 24, 2020September 27, 2020 Vianna Villacorta
Timeline of COVID-19’s Impact inside United States Detention Centers
Detention

Timeline of COVID-19’s Impact inside United States Detention Centers

2020… the year of Australia’s wildfires, fear of World War III, President Trump’s impeachment, NBA star Kobe Bryant’s death, Black…
September 23, 2020September 27, 2020 Valeria Lopez
“What we really need is community.” How one NYC nonprofit helps young immigrant families to thrive and reduce isolation.
New York City

“What we really need is community.” How one NYC nonprofit helps young immigrant families to thrive and reduce isolation.

Immigrant identity is in many ways the core of Washington Heights. Historically, the neighborhood on the northern end of the…
September 14, 2020September 27, 2020 Daniel Tepler
The Fight to Reform the U.S. Asylum System: A Conversation with Human Rights First’s Becky Gendelman
Asylum

The Fight to Reform the U.S. Asylum System: A Conversation with Human Rights First’s Becky Gendelman

Over the last four years, the U.S. has witnessed an unprecedented attack on asylum seekers and refugees. The Trump administration…
September 7, 2020September 27, 2020 Aditi Mittal
Nidia Sabillon, University Student in Honduras, Offers Free Wi-Fi, Computer and Tutoring to Local Children
Honduras

Nidia Sabillon, University Student in Honduras, Offers Free Wi-Fi, Computer and Tutoring to Local Children

Gualala is a small municipality of the department of Santa Bárbara in Honduras. This picturesque village of indigenous Lenca origin…
September 5, 2020September 6, 2020 Soledad Quartucci
Empowerment through Education – the story of Peruvian Hearts and how this NGO is inspiring the next generation of young, female Peruvian leaders
Peru

Empowerment through Education – the story of Peruvian Hearts and how this NGO is inspiring the next generation of young, female Peruvian leaders

Today, it is no secret that the Peruvian education system has failed to provide quality education to the majority of…
September 3, 2020 Dana Carreno
Supporting NGOs in Peru and addressing citizen’s needs: A conversation with Diana Crousillat and Katja Montagne of Fundación OLI.
Peru

Supporting NGOs in Peru and addressing citizen’s needs: A conversation with Diana Crousillat and Katja Montagne of Fundación OLI.

Most of the key issues affecting Peruvian citizens stem from the socio-economic inequalities that are present around the country. This…
August 31, 2020 Sofia Munoz
Nonprofits Support New Mainers from Lewiston to Milbridge
Maine

Nonprofits Support New Mainers from Lewiston to Milbridge

Many would be surprised to learn that the town of Milbridge is home to the majority of Maine’s Latinx population.…
August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Etti Cooper
Identity and ignorance: A personal message from an outgoing Immigration Writer
Costa Rica

Identity and ignorance: A personal message from an outgoing Immigration Writer

People who are born outside of the United States and have moved here to live come from a wide array…
August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Natalia Johnson
How one Nonprofit makes a Big Impact in New Mexico and Beyond
Santa Fe

How one Nonprofit makes a Big Impact in New Mexico and Beyond

The state of New Mexico is known for dry weather and being part of the Four Corners Region, sharing its…
August 26, 2020 Natalia Johnson
Transportapueblos: Mexican Artist Libre Gutiérrez Creates Sculptures That Support Migrants
Mexico

Transportapueblos: Mexican Artist Libre Gutiérrez Creates Sculptures That Support Migrants

Libre Gutierrez is a visual artist originally from Tijuana, Mexico. His work draws upon a variety of mediums, including street…
August 24, 2020August 25, 2020 Dashiell Allen
Neighbors denounce environmental destruction in Limpio, Paraguay
Paraguay

Neighbors denounce environmental destruction in Limpio, Paraguay

This image does not correspond to any natural phenomenon or is caused by sediments or anything of the sort. The…
August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 Soledad Quartucci
Stories of Mi Mexico: Life as a Young Woman in Tepic
Mexico

Stories of Mi Mexico: Life as a Young Woman in Tepic

In June 2020, Latina Republic was fortunate enough to interview G, a young woman from Tepic, Nayarit, whose testimony was…
August 22, 2020 Kenia Garcia-Ramos
Creating Peru’s first Public Health Community Center: A conversation with Hands on Peru NGO Co-founder, Katie Baric
Peru

Creating Peru’s first Public Health Community Center: A conversation with Hands on Peru NGO Co-founder, Katie Baric

Due to a weak national health system, the citizens of Peru often suffer from preventable chronic and infectious diseases. In…
August 21, 2020 Dana Carreno
Arson or Accident? How a Cathedral Fire Reignited Tensions Over Religious Freedom in Nicaragua
Nicaragua

Arson or Accident? How a Cathedral Fire Reignited Tensions Over Religious Freedom in Nicaragua

On July 31, 2020, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua caught fire and nearly…
August 20, 2020 Zenia Grzebin
Immigration in The Mountain State: A Conversation with the ACLU’s Jackie Lozano
West Virginia

Immigration in The Mountain State: A Conversation with the ACLU’s Jackie Lozano

In August of 2019, patrons of the Tortilla Factory restaurant in Barboursville, West Virginia were met with a closed restaurant…
August 19, 2020 Etti Cooper

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