After finding a home in Pittsburgh, a paralegal helps others navigate housing difficulties
Rafael Bullones knows firsthand the hardships immigrants can face when looking for a place to live. The 31-year-old, who moved … Read More
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Norman Bristol Colón: Community Leader and Advocate
By Christopher Cornejo, U. of Pittsburgh Student and Journalism Intern for Presente Magazine Norman Bristol Colón is a trailblazer in the Pennsylvania … Read More
Pittsburgh Basketball Star Earns the Title “Legend”
After years of dribbling, scoring, and competing on basketball teams in the US and Puerto Rico, Santiago “Chago” Gotay has been awarded a spot in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Hall of Fame.
Latin American Studies Association Maintains its Home in Pittsburgh
After considering locations across the nation, the Latin American Studies Association will open its new headquarters in Oakland.
PA Latino Convention Returns with Robust 2021 Event
After a canceled 2020 affair, the PA Latino Convention is scheduled for a robust 2021 event in Reading, PA the … Read More
Latinos Recognized with Pitt’s Sheth Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement
Each year the University of Pittsburgh recognizes faculty members around the world. The University chose two Latino faculty members for … Read More
Latinas in STEM: The Story of NASA’s Diana Trujillo
By Rebecca Hansborough It’s a classic coming of age story with a twist ending in space, Diana Trujillo’s journey is … Read More
Juan Perez and his EMMY Award-winning journey with the Boys and Girls Club of Western PA
Throughout Juan Perez’s childhood, the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) was more than just an after-school program. It was his … Read More
2020 in Review: Protests that swept Pennsylvania
Here’s a look at four causes that brought Pennsylvanians to the streets in 2020.
Spotlight PA launches Diverse Source Database of Pennsylvania-based experts
The database aims to ensure that local and statewide news coverage is more equitable and better reflects the communities we serve.
1 Million Strong: PA Latino Convention’s Dedication to Bridging the Gap
As the Latino population continues to increase every year in PA, reaching almost one million as of 2019, it becomes … Read More
Mexican American biophysics student at Washington & Jefferson College wins prestigious NIH award
Alondra Martinez Osorno believes in seizing opportunities. That’s what the Washington & Jefferson College senior has done with each internship … Read More