Marina Peña
@bymarinagiselle.bsky.social
🇦🇷🇺🇸 Journalist.
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Read Marina Peña's @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social story about what advocates are doing to protect immigrant communities while the federal government ramps up efforts to deport undocumented Angelenos. afrolanews.org/2025/07/ice-...
ICE raids targeting street vendors in L.A. spark fear and solidarity in immigrant communities
As the Trump Administration ramps up its immigration crackdown, Los Angeles has emerged as a flashpoint, with ICE arrests surging to record highs and sparking widespread outrage, solidarity, and…
afrolanews.org
July 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Read Marina Peña's @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social story about what advocates are doing to protect immigrant communities while the federal government ramps up efforts to deport undocumented Angelenos. afrolanews.org/2025/07/ice-...
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Beyer is also accepting donations of new or gently used books that are suitable for children in grades K-12 and considered classic library staples.
Read Marina's story to learn more: https://buff.ly/40UprHK
Read Marina's story to learn more: https://buff.ly/40UprHK
A former teacher is rebuilding Altadena one book at a time
Former preschool teacher Carmela Beyer launched a fundraiser to provide children's books for schools affected by the Eaton Fire, and has raised more than $40,000 to support her community.
afrolanews.org
February 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Beyer is also accepting donations of new or gently used books that are suitable for children in grades K-12 and considered classic library staples.
Read Marina's story to learn more: https://buff.ly/40UprHK
Read Marina's story to learn more: https://buff.ly/40UprHK
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“Studies show that children connect to stories on a much deeper level when it’s actual human beings + not animals or inanimate objects,” she said. “But then, taking that further, if they themselves are Black + Brown kids and they see themselves in the pages of the book, it builds their self esteem.”
February 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“Studies show that children connect to stories on a much deeper level when it’s actual human beings + not animals or inanimate objects,” she said. “But then, taking that further, if they themselves are Black + Brown kids and they see themselves in the pages of the book, it builds their self esteem.”
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Marina Peña interviewed seven authors who have written recent children books that center Afro Latine characters in their books. Learn more about them here: https://buff.ly/4hWy8YS
Meet the authors creating more Afro Latine voices in children's literature
Diverse children's books with Afro Latine protagonists empower young readers through relatable stories that reflect their identities.
afrolanews.org
February 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Marina Peña interviewed seven authors who have written recent children books that center Afro Latine characters in their books. Learn more about them here: https://buff.ly/4hWy8YS
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AfroLA reporter Marina Peña spoke with three families about how the Eaton Fire has impacted children's sense of normalcy in a time of crucial social, intellectual and emotional development.
Read their stories: https://buff.ly/3QxbIC1
📸 : Photos courtesy the families (10/10)
Read their stories: https://buff.ly/3QxbIC1
📸 : Photos courtesy the families (10/10)
February 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
AfroLA reporter Marina Peña spoke with three families about how the Eaton Fire has impacted children's sense of normalcy in a time of crucial social, intellectual and emotional development.
Read their stories: https://buff.ly/3QxbIC1
📸 : Photos courtesy the families (10/10)
Read their stories: https://buff.ly/3QxbIC1
📸 : Photos courtesy the families (10/10)
Hi Alonso, I'm a producer for the show Latino USA and would love to have you on to talk about the film Emilia Pérez. What's the best way to reach out to you?
January 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Hi Alonso, I'm a producer for the show Latino USA and would love to have you on to talk about the film Emilia Pérez. What's the best way to reach out to you?
Hi Monica! Would love to talk you about having you join us on Latino USA. What’s the best way to reach you?
January 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Hi Monica! Would love to talk you about having you join us on Latino USA. What’s the best way to reach you?