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Songs That Turned Latino Poetry into Music
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Latino music inspired by poetry from García Márquez to Lorca and classics by Willie Colón and Celia Cruz, showing how literature shaped Latin sound and culture across generations.
Citizenship Coalition Helps Immigrants Become Americans
Discover how Citizenship Coalition volunteers make a difference by helping immigrants prepare for the U.S. citizenship interview and test. See how you can get involved from home and support your community during National Volunteer Month.
Autism Awareness Month
Autism awareness in Connecticut’s Latino community is growing, but disparities remain. Learn about diagnosis delays, barriers to care and how organizations like CTFSN are supporting Latino families across the state.
Fanny Ferreira: From Banking Executive to Building One Community Leader in Stamford
From immigrant teen to Sr. VP Market Manager at Peoples United Bank and now Deputy Director at Building One Community, Fanny Ferreira’s story reflects leadership and community impact in Stamford.
Celebrating Black History Month Through Afro Latin Legacy
Black History Month reminds us that Afro Latin heritage is central to Latin American identity. From the Peruvian cajón to bomba, salsa and Afro Argentine history, explore the deep African influences in our language, food and music.
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Light Up a Child’s Holiday with Kindness
The holidays are a season of joy and togetherness, and for families, nothing brings more delight than watching children’s faces light up with wonder. Yet, this year, many immigrant parents in Stamford are feeling the pinch as they work to make ends m
HACU Member Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)
A Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is defined by the U.S. Department of Education as a higher education institution where at least 25% of the undergraduate student population identifies as Hispanic.
Holiday Magic in Stamford
As the holiday season draws near, Stamford bursts into life, transforming into a dazzling winter wonderland filled with joyous celebrations and festive activities for families to revel in!
Carolina Gieczewski: Bridging Cultures Through Education in West Hartford
In the vibrant community of West Hartford, Connecticut, Carolina Gieczewski stands out as a passionate Spanish teacher dedicated to fostering cultural understanding among her students.
Latinos of CT
Let’s explore the Latino population in different counties and provide a brief history of Latino immigration into Connecticut, including demographic shifts over the decades.
Food Truck Paradise
Located at the New Haven Visitor Center and Snack Shack.
Make a Child’s Holiday Bright:
The holidays are a season of joy and togetherness, and for families, nothing brings more delight than watching children’s faces light up with wonder. Yet, this year, many immigrant parents in Stamford are feeling the pinch as they work to make ends m