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The Latino News Network provides greater voice and visibility to the Hispanic - Latino community by covering the social determinants of health and democracy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lnn1/support
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Nebraska cooling centers open to provide relief as summer heats up
Latinos are disproportionately affected by extreme heat due to climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 40% of Latinos are more likely to live in places that are too hot to work outside for a full day.
Cooling centers are proven to help lower the risk of heat-related illnesses and deaths.
As the heat index soared into the hundreds this past weekend, the Siena Francis House in downtown Omaha opened its cooling center for the first time in 2024.
Isa Luzarraga, reporting for LNN and the Midwest Newsroom spoke with Jonathan Kuebler, Salvation Army, Kroc Center.
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Seattle researchers say more resources are needed for Latinos with long COVID
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Leo Morales knew that the most vulnerable communities, particularly Latinx communities, would be the hardest hit by the virus. Dr. Morales shares insights…
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LNN spotLIGHT: Fraud Watch with AARP New Hampshire
#LatinoNewsNetwork #Reporter/#Editor Belén Dumont speaks with AARP New Hampshire State Director Christina FitzPatrick on how residents can identify #fraud and skillfully avoid #scams that are becoming increasingly more common and targeting underserved communities.
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#identitytheft #aarp #criminal #federaltradecommission #internet #victim #AARPFraudWatchNetwork #cryptocurrency #giftcard
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SpotLIGHT: Diana Rojas
First time novelist, Diana Rojas introduces us to "Litany of Saints: A Triptych." Stories about new Americans.
To read her opinion piece for Latino News Network by visiting LatinoNewsNetwork.com or cut and paste: https://latinonewsnetwork.com/community/5063180/
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Latine Drag Queens Creating Spaces For BIPOC Performers
In this episode of LNN spotLIGHT, Just JP shares their inspiration and motivation in creating spaces for BIPOC performers.
Jewel Sanchez reports for MALatinoNews.com
READ: https://malatinonews.com/bostons-latine-drag-community/
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‘Doubling Up’ Homelessness: An Invisible Crisis
The Latino Policy Forum and Illinois Latino News are partnering to create a 2-year long public awareness campaign that will illuminate the most common form of homelessness experienced in the Latinx community, which is through ‘doubling-up’ or when a person temporarily lives with others.
Jose M. Muñoz, executive director of La Casa Norte, a homelessness resource non-profit, shared his personal story with doubling up. Anna Arzuaga, Housing Policy Analyst, LPF, also shared insights.
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