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Raúl Rangel Fernández: Crossing Linguistic and Social Borders
Raúl Rangel uses the power of language to open doors, bridge cultures, and transform lives in Kansas.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Something to consider when you write about immigration and seek professional sources. 👀

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When legal help becomes harm
When Luis Montellano (name anonymized for safety reasons) got a letter in the mail with a new Social Security number, he felt hopeful. A woman had promised she could fix his immigration status. She wa...
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October 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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I had the honor of speaking at #RadicallyRural, sharing how @PlanetaVenusKS amplifies Spanish-speaking voices in rural Kansas. 🌻

Representation and access to information matter — everywhere. 💛

#CommunityJournalism #LatinoNews #RuralVoices
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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Janeth Vázquez, Leading with Resilience
A July 4 float in Liberal urged two Latino leaders to resign. Vázquez confirmed the registration and called it a racist attack.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Our mission is more than projects—it’s relationships, trust, representation, and access. Seeing our name here 👇🏼 is an encouragement and a motivation to continue.
Gracias a la comunidad por creer en nosotros, por caminar junto a nosotros y por permitirnos servir.

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¡Viva la infraestructura! Expanding support for the Spanish-language information ecosystem
A growing Hispanic population in the U.S. deserves strong local newsrooms and infrastructure
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October 3, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Fred Sosa and La Fiesta Norteña: A Legacy of Music and Pride
Wichita’s own Fred Sosa turned a lifetime of music into La Fiesta Norteña, a celebration of heritage, discipline, and community pride.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Migrant Roots Media uproots migration narratives
Roxana Bendezú migrated to the United States for the first time at the age of 14 from Lima, Peru, and later returned at 20. Bendezú is the founder and executive director of Migrant Roots Media, a mult...
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September 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Coffeyville; A Celebration Lost, A Community on Hold
A beloved Latino event in Coffeyville was canceled over ICE fears and online hate. Organizers call for unity, not division.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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If you only knew… how much I love Kansas 🌻
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Immigration is underreported — and we want to change that.
Through our RJI Fellowship, we’re building a free toolkit for journalists covering immigration, and your voice matters.
📋 Take our less than 5-minute survey 👉 bit.ly/ImmCovSurvey
Immigration Coverage Survey | Encuesta sobre la cobertura de inmigración
ENGLISH: We’re conducting this survey to better understand the challenges and needs journalists face when covering immigration. Your answers will remain anonymous. Results will be shared publicly in a...
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September 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Meet our 2025 Spanish-language #AltavozLab Fellows!

👏 @joselcastillo.bsky.social – La Esquina de Texas
👏 Mónica Pirela – NotiVisión Georgia
👏 Claudia Yaujar-Amaro – @planetavenusonline.bsky.social
👏 @vaquero2xl.bsky.social – 9 Millones

📢 Follow along: altavozlab.com
September 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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✨ What a night! ✨
Planeta Venus celebrated 10 years + our 2nd Latino Awards Dinner 🎉 Honoring 17 inspiring Latinos, with 250 guests united by music, culture & community. 💜 Gracias to our sponsors—together we amplify Latino voices in Kansas! 🌟 #LatinoAwards #PlanetaVenus
September 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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📢 Big news! Meet the 2025 Altavoz Lab Community Fellows 🎉

✨ @planetavenusonline.bsky.social
✨ @joselcastillo.bsky.social ‬
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✨ Monica Pirela
✨ Leslie Hurtado
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✨ Nadia Tamez-Robledo
7 months of community-driven reporting ahead! altavozlab.com
August 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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✨ "Ultimately, I envision a more informed, engaged and healthy Latino community — one where people feel seen, heard and equipped to participate fully in public life,” wrote Claudia Amaro of @planetavenusonline.bsky.social in our latest "5 Questions with" feature.

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5 Questions with Claudia Amaro of Planeta Venus
Claudia Amaro shares why she created Planeta Venus and her vision for it to become a regional hub for bilingual information, civic engagement and community resources.
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August 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Lenexa residents rally after Latina councilwoman’s status is questioned
Lenexa, Kansas, councilwoman questioned about her immigration status.
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August 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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See ya all next month!!!
August 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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July 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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It’s so hard to report on these things:

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Immigration Raids Shake Kansas Community. At Least 7 Detained at El Toro Loco Restaurants
Immigration raids in Kansas: At least 7 detained at El Toro Loco restaurants. Community responds with unity and support.
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July 31, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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July 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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New Census Bureau Tables Reveal Differences in Work Arrangements Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Populations
Census Bureau data show that among younger and foreign-born workers, Hispanic workers are self-employed at higher rates than non-Hispanic workers.
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July 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Across the U.S., Hundreds of 'No Kings' Protests Planned for June 14. Wichita Joins with Two Local Demonstrations
Two peaceful protests will take place this Saturday in Wichita as part of the national “No Kings” movement.
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June 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Latinos Shine at Wichita Riverfest 2025. A Decade of Fiesta del Río and Strengthened Traditions
What was once a small event at Riverfest is now a cultural pride. Wichita beats with an increasingly diverse heart.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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In Kansas, a county facility — not federal facilities — carry out the majority of ICE detentions
Despite limited facility space, Kansas has increasingly been part of the current administration's calculation on how to expand detention space in the Midwest.
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May 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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A Path of Service, A Gift of Unity: How One Young Woman’s Choice Is Paving the Way for Her Family’s Future
"The future may not be what you wanted, but everything has a purpose. You'll see your family live out their dreams, just as you'll live out yours."
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May 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Another digital skills class done in Garden City!
These women showed up ready to learn and left ready for more.
Unstoppable. Empowered. And asking for round two. We’re honored.

#DigitalInclusion #GardenCityKS #LatinaPower
April 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM