For this video companion to the podcast, Anthony Modesto Milián (@deffnotant.bsky.social) explains how American baseball players came to play in Puerto Rico.

For #AmericanColony, Anthony Modesto Milián tells a story about a young boy's life-changing encounter with his idol, which set him on a similar trajectory. The idol was Negro League player, Monte Irvin, and the young boy grew up to be known as "The Great One," Roberto Clemente.

José el papá de @tjraphael.bsky.social, la productora de este episodio. Para este complemento en video del Episodio 2, Aliana M. Bigio relata la participación puertorriqueña en las diferentes guerras de Estados Unidos.

In this video companion to Episode 2, Anthony Modesto Milián (@deffnotant) breaks down the estimated number of Puerto Ricans who served in the U.S. armed forces despite the island’s colonial status.

EPISODIO 2 de #AmericanColony José Raphael sueña con retirarse a Puerto Rico, donde nació. Es el padre de @tjraphael.bsky.social, la productora de este episodio.

Para #AmericanColony, Aliana M. Bigio (@con.sentimientospr) explica cómo los veteranos de Puerto Rico no tienen acceso al mismo nivel de tratamiento médico que sus contrapartes en Estados Unidos.

For #AmericanColony, @deffnotant.bsky.social shares the history of Augusto Rodríguez, the first Puerto Rican to be recognized to serve in the U.S. military.

Para este complemento en video del Episodio 1, Aliana M. Bigio explica cómo el ejército estadounidense ha vuelto a reactivar sus activos militares en el archipiélago para poner presión sobre el resto del Caribe.

In this video companion to Episode 1, @deffnotant.bsky.social explains how these century-old rulings have defined how the American government treats Puerto Rico.

Como acompañante de video al primer episodio, Aliana M. Bigio de con.sentimientospr en Instagram explica su perspectiva sobre la situación colonial de Puerto Rico y cómo Estados Unidos ve a su posesión colonial.

For this video companion to the podcast, @deffnotant.bsky.social explains how Hurricane María in 2017 put this colonial relationship on full display.

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The June 19 edition of The Latino Newsletter is our latest podcast episode We Are Preciosa With Jay Trevino of @edenxjay.bsky.social Season 2, Episode 19 of The Latino Newsletter podcast Now at TheLatinoNewsletter.org or wherever you get your podcasts

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Leo Martinez of VC Defensa on building neighborhood ICE-alert networks in Ventura County — so residents know exactly how to respond when enforcement is active nearby. 🎙️ Link to the full episode: -> youtu.be/SEiv08a76mE?...

It's official. Our first podcast series, AMERICAN COLONY, will launch on July 4, a co-production of @thelatinonewsletter.org and Shake It Easy Media Hosts and EPs: @juliorvarela.com and Núria Net Senior Producer and EP: Joaquín Cotler

At the #prideparade in #Boston, la cultura representing

Two years ago today, @thelatinonewsletter.org launched with a belief that Latino communities deserved deeper reporting, stronger representation, and independent journalism that actually reflects us.

"America doesn't do nuance." Afro-Latino historian @deffnotant.bsky.social on why Afro-Latino representation is still such a fight — colorism, blanqueamiento, and the erasure hiding in plain sight. New episode of The Latino Newsletter podcast now live 🎙️ youtu.be/br3brhqOUCY?...

Over the weekend at Sueños Music Festival in Chicago, we caught up with DJ Fredy Fresco, the festival's official DJ. Video by Hector Cervantes

An update from us.

The Latino Newsletter podcast host @zacariasm.bsky.social was invited to a private event in Los Angeles with California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer last week. During the Q&A Michelle asked: how will working-class employees be protected from layoffs as AI rapidly transforms the workforce?

The Latino Newsletter is talking to candidates in California's 2026 gubernatorial race. This week: Ramsey Robinson, a mental health professional, social worker, and Peace & Freedom Party candidate for Governor, sits down with Michelle Zacarias to discuss his platform.

Michelle Zacarias sits down with @ramsey4gov.bsky.social — social worker, community organizer, and Peace and Freedom Party candidate for #CAGov — on why real change won't come from inside the two-party system.

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We are thrilled to be at the Latino Factor event about the Brazilian community in #Massachusetts, thanks to the Boston Foundation's Latino Equity Fund.

Brenda Gonzalez started the Tamarindo Podcast in 2016 because she wanted a casual, chisme-with-your-girlfriend space for Latina political commentary. Nearly 10 years later, she's built retreats, workshops, a fitness practice — and a community that crosses borders.

Season 2, Episode 15 of The Latino Newsletter podcast Brenda Gonzalez of @tamarindopod.bsky.social Builds Her Own Table Hosted by @zacariasm.bsky.social Now at TheLatinoNewsletter.org

It's #TaxDay and the team at Right to Democracy wants to share some myths about U.S. territories and tax payments. Have questions? Add them here.