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Dr. Martha Muñoz is an evolutionary biologist. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University and an Assistant Curator in the Division of Vertebrate Zoology at the Yale Peabody Museum.Dr. Muñoz spoke with Connect Latino News’ Belen Dumont about her work and family.

Sandi Bianchi, death doula — or una guía del fin de vida

Daughter Rosa Salazar remembers the devotion her parents Beatríz and Anastacio shared until their last moments together. The couple from Zacatecas, Mexico had been married for 70 years and shared 10 children. Her father took care of her, until he took a serious fall and passed away two days later.

María Santonastaso is an educator who leads her classroom by incorporating literacy, research, and creative components. She emphasizes the importance of play-based learning, comprehensive learning, and classroom collaboration in her teaching. RI Latino News’ Belen Dumont spoke with Santonastaso about providing her students with a strong foundation that prepares them for a lifeti

According to the NALEO Education Fund, Latinos make up 28 percent of Nevada's population, and one in every five registered voters in the state is Latino. With Nevada being a crucial swing state in November's election, the Latino vote has become increasingly important. LNN's Alexandra Couraud spoke with Rico Cortez, a Mexican American living in northern Nevada. He was raised by a s

On this episode of LNN Spotlight, Writer/Editor Belén Dumont speaks with AARP New Hampshire State Director Christina FitzPatrick about family caregiving. The topics include Deciding Between Home Care or Long-Term Care Facilities Starting Out As A Family Caregiver Family Caregiving Support Groups What Kinds Of Resources Are Available

On Monday, September 16, the Chicago Cubs hosted a Hispanic and Latino Heritage Celebration at Wrigley Field which included pregame festivities. Marija Kraljevic was there reporting for Illinois Latino News.

“The monarch butterfly is like an icon, something that Mexicans identify with,” Claudia Galeno-Sanchez said. “The only difference between monarch butterflies and us as Mexicans is that we do not have the freedom to cross borders.” Jacqueline Cardenas reports on one mother's plight to help save the monarch butterfly. Please visit ILLatinoNews.com to read the story.

‘Doubling-up,’ or when a person temporarily lives with others, is one of the most common forms of #homelessness in #Chicago experienced by predominantly communities of color. In 2023, over 68,000 people experienced homelessness in the city and nearly 45,000 of them lived doubled-up, according to a report by the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Electa Bey is one of them.

Latinos are disproportionately affected by extreme heat due to climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 40% of Latinos are more likely to live in places that are too hot to work outside for a full day. Cooling centers are proven to help lower the risk of heat-related illnesses and deaths. As the heat index soared into the hundreds this past