By mid-afternoon, the Capitol was under siege from all directions by an overwhelmingly White mob carrying Trump flags, Confederate flags and U.S. flags that stormed the grand stairways to the Capitol …
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Top Pa. lawmakers who rejected election results denounce U.S. Capitol mob
Republican leaders who have called into question the integrity of the election said objections should be handled peacefully and denounced violence at the U.S. Capitol.
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.
Pa. GOP lawmakers to probe unverified fraud claims in election they largely won
While Pennsylvania already conducts post-election audits, Republicans say they will launch hearings to investigate the election.
Solutions for racism, inequity should be central to redesign of Pa. state universities, senator says
Citing an August report by Spotlight PA that documented the mental and academic impact of ongoing racism at schools in the system, known as PASSHE, state Sen. Art Haywood criticized administrators and state leadership for failing to take meaningful action.
Go Global Webinar: Learn How to Reach New Markets Overseas
The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center – Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence announced its Go Global Export Series Webinar: U.S. Export Regulations, FCPA, CE […]
Your questions on PA mail-in ballots and voting in person, answered
There’s plenty of misinformation and confusion surrounding the 2020 general election. WESA reporters are answering common questions about voter registration, mail-in ballots, and voting in person.
‘We’re not a minority anymore’: How Pa.’s Latina women are flexing their political muscle
With just about two weeks to go before Election Day, Bay Area-based MomsRising is organizing LatinX women and women of color in seven key states, including Pennsylvania,
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 Channel 11 WPXI-TV (NBC affiliate) […]
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 in Puerto Rico and in […]
NHCC Seeks Corporate Leaders to Serve on Board of Directors
The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) Nominations & Elections Committee is identifying candidates for NHCC Board of Directors consideration. This is an excellent opportunity to elevate your corporate […]
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Host Digital Speaker Series beginning July 28
The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC) announced a new Digital Speaker Series to share relevant information, inspire growth, and foster opportunity. Speakers […]