KERA
Field Trips to Study Mexican-American History
A group of Dallas teens are learning history on their spring break. They are taking a civil rights tour from Dallas to Brownsville, Texas and places in-between to learn more about Mexican-American history. Students are watching...
KERA
"Baldo" Comic Strip Features Latino Voices
The comic strip Baldo has been published in newspapers across the United States for 20 years. It was the first ever to feature a Latino family as the main characters. Hector Cantu, the author of Baldo was inspired to create the comic...
Curated Video
Roberto Clemente: True Baseball Hero
He hit 240 home runs. Was a two-time World Series champion. And won the coveted Golden Glove twelve years in a row. But life in America for Puerto Rican All-Star Roberto Clemente was anything but easy.
KERA
The Many Meanings of "Hispanic"
The term “Hispanic” refers to a broad array of Spanish-speaking people from various countries, backgrounds, and ethnicities. Many Americans associate the word primarily with Mexicans or Spaniards, though, and do not fully appreciate the...
Independent Producers
Immigration Policy Then and Now
The United States is a nation of immigrants. European immigrants in the late 1800s populated our nation and were granted citizenship upon entry. The immigration system has changed dramatically since, and America’s borders are no longer...
Book Club for Kids
The Story Behind "Esperanza Rising"
The novel Esperanza Rising tells the “riches to rags” story of a girl who lived comfortably in Mexico in the 1930s until her family’s situation changed. She and her family had to move to California, where they worked in farm labor camps...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southwestern Region
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Arizona
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: Texas
This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.
Curated Video
FBI: Hispanic and LGBTQ individuals report receiving offensive text messages
The FBI says the messages are similar to those that have been sent to some African Americans in at least 10 states. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Arizona continues counting ballots as Senate race remains undecided
Election officials in Arizona are still working to tabulate votes as a tight race for the state's vacant seat in the U.S. Senate remains too close to call. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Which states swung red since the 2020 presidential election to give Trump the win?
Multiple states that were deemed swing states in the election put Trump over the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidential race. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Voters in Pennsylvania "boomerang" county talk Harris, Trump
Northampton County has gone to Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden in past presidential elections. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
In Real Life: War On La Radio
Soledad O’Brien shows the battle to reach Latino voters over the radio as both progressives and conservatives vie for political influence on the airwaves. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Explaining the difference between the terms Hispanic, Latino, Latina, and Latinx
Ever wondered what the difference is between Hispanic, Latino and Latina, or even Latinx and Latine? Scripps News delved into the rich history of each term and what they mean. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Arizona teacher helps students tap into their cultural roots with mariachi music
Mariachi music has been a staple of Mexican culture for centuries and Scripps News traveled to a school in Arizona where on teacher is putting in the effort to help his students tap into their cultural roots. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Latino voters poised to make big impact in Pennsylvania
States like Arizona and California are well known to have a high population of Hispanics and Latinos. Support from Hispanic and Latino voters requires more than just a few Spanish-language ads. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Census Bureau Asks States For Data, Including Details On Citizenship
The agency wants drivers' license records and information on who receives government assistance. Both requests raised red flags.
Curated Video
Expert Tells House: This is A Racial Pandemic Within A Viral Pandemic
A recent CDC report says "a disproportionate burden of illness and death [is] among racial and ethnic minority groups."
Curated Video
U.S. Surgeon General: Mental Health Crisis Amid American Youth
The advisory's first recommendation suggests mental health should be acknowledged as an essential part of overall health.
Curated Video
President Makes First Public Campaign Speech After COVID-19 Diagnosis
Two thousand people were invited to see the president campaign from the White House balcony.
Bloomberg
Antioch Mayor on Apology for City's Anti-Asian History
Sep.15 -- Despite months of activism aimed at curbing anti-Asian incidents, 2021 continues to see an increase in these occurrences. This has lead one city to make amends with its Asian American community present and past. Officials in...
Curated Video
What's The Difference Between 'Hispanic' And 'Latino?'
The population of Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. is growing rapidly, according to 2020 Census data.
Curated Video
People Across The U.S. Remember El Paso Victims On Día De Los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov 2. These three days are dedicated to remembering dead loved ones.