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
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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
His Childhood Dream of Flying Became a Reality – Meet Ruben Campos!
Ruben Campos’s social following grows non-stop. It makes sense when you see the Mexican-American pilot’s shots of Pittsburgh from the … Read More
National Puerto Rican Agenda Launches BoriCuenta 2020 Census Campaign for Puerto Rico
The National Puerto Rican Agenda (NPRA) has launched #BoriCuenta2020, a grassroots campaign to promote completion of the 2020 U.S. Census … Read More
L’Oreal Chemist Dr. Rosario-Meléndez Featured in Science Center’s Women in STEM Series
What is the science behind makeup? Carnegie Science Center is hosting a conversation with L’Oreal Associate Principal Chemist and Project … Read More
He was sent to respond to flooding on his first day of work; Meet AJ Suero
AJ Suero of the American Red Cross of Greater PA is the son of Dominican immigrants with a passion for … Read More
Unrivaled Team of Investigative Reporters to Hold the Powerful to Account in Pa. Capital
Christopher Baxter is the editor in chief of Spotlight PA There’s nothing short of a crisis in our state capital. … Read More