Chicago is known for its Italian beef. But do you know the jibarito?
In Chicago, the word “jibarito” means one thing: a plate of Puerto Rican delight. The sandwich — a thin strip
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NAHJ conference goers share their biggest takeaways
After an exciting week at the NAHJ conference in Chicago, The Latino Reporter asked attendees for their biggest takeaways from
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Gente de NAHJ: Vlogger wants to help other introverts break out of their shell
CHICAGO HILTON FITNESS CENTER — One would never be able to tell that Nicholas Cruz was once an introvert from watching
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Gente de NAHJ: Una apasionada voluntaria trabaja junto a su hijo
Entre los 40 voluntarios realizando un sinnúmero de labores para asegurarse de que la conferencia de NAHJ transcurra sin contratiempos
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Gente de NAHJ: A Brazilian journalist uses capoeira to connect with her ancestors
When Journalist Ana Clara Otoni hears the Afro-Brazilian drum beats foundational to “capoeira,” she’s left speechless. This dance-infused martial art
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Gente de NAHJ: A hesitant victor claims prize offered by cruise line
Attendees frantically flipped chairs over in hopes of discovering a key detail that would win them a grand prize: a
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Gente de NAHJ: La mujer detrás de los personajes negros en la película de Disney ‘Encanto’
Edna Liliana Valencia creció odiando su pelo afro y el color de su piel. Cuando era niña, Valencia nunca vió
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Gente de NAHJ: Lourdes Duarte is a ‘detective on the run’
Growing up, Lourdes Duarte was glued to detective shows, fascinated by the way the on-screen investigators helped people and uncovered
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Gente de NAHJ: How Katherine Picazo went from ‘a little reportera’ to an editor at NBCLA and Telemundo
Ten years ago, Katherine Picazo participated in the NAHJ Student Project in Orlando, Florida. “I was a little reportera, interviewing
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This legendary sportscaster brought energy back to FIFA, one ‘GOOOOOL!’ at a time
When you’re with the tíos watching fútbol in the living room, a sudden sound sends everyone into a frenzy: ¡GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!
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How a task force is helping to open doors for the next generation of AfroLatino journalists
While Latinos remain underrepresented in the news media, the lack of role models for early career AfroLatino journalists is even
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Los estudiantes Latinos de Berklee mantienen viva su cultura a través de la música
BOSTON — En los pasillos de la universidad de Berklee en Boston se escuchan diversos acordes de guitarra, y otros
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Protesters outside NAHJ show the faces of dozens detained by ICE
For five hours on Friday, protesters held a banner outside the downtown Chicago hotel where they knew hundreds of Latino
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NAHJ’s newest initiative aims to teach journalists about self-care
A group of over a dozen journalists ditched their suits, grabbed their running shoes, and prepared to head into downtown
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Don Andrés: el centenario puertorriqueño es uno de los últimos veteranos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial
Read in English here. LUQUILLO, Puerto Rico – Entre la falda del bosque nacional El Yunque y los brazos del
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La música tradicional puertorriqueña: símbolo de identidad entre nuevas generaciones
Recientemente artistas populares de Puerto Rico como Rauw Alejandro y Bad Bunny han fusionado su lírica musical urbana con la
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‘En el nombre de dios,’ street vendors continue to work in fear amid ongoing ICE raids
ADELPHI, Md. — It’s a Monday morning in July, and a 36-year-old street vendor just outside the nation’s capital is
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Looking for Latino history in Chicago? It’s on the walls.
CHICAGO — On a recent Saturday morning, the sharp hiss of spray paint cut through the hum of summer in
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Truck driving school gives returning students a second chance
For more than a quarter century, this truck and bus driving school has turned miles into money for Latinos who may otherwise have had a difficult time entering the workforce due to disabilities or a criminal history.
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