Celebrating Twin Cities’ Music Makers & Shakers
This week’s edition covers stories from August 17th to August 23rd, 2023. Today’s issue is 900 words, an 7-minute read. Isabella and Mateo talk Latiné DJ Cristian Baca and Minnesota’s Water Wave TV Buenos dias readers, We’d like to introduce you to a new NewPrensa writer, Mateo Peralta. He’s our Communications intern at NewPublica and a recent UW-Madison grad, glad to be […]
Should We Reconsider Our Immigration Policies?
This week’s edition covers stories from April 27th to May 3rd, 2023. Today’s issue is 1,076 words, a 8.3–minute read. In today’s edition Isabella and Helene talk migration crises and the Biden administration, Nixta’s Oro, and MN House passing Paid Family Medical Leave bill! Happy May, readers! Spring is starting to come in a little stronger, raising the temperature outside and giving […]
An Expansive Universe Unfolds in the Nixta Restaurant Bathroom Thanks to Chicano Artist Jimmy Longoria
by Isabella Silva-Biotti and Chris Alvarez Chicano artist Jimmy Longoria doesn’t illustrate Mexican history. He doesn’t seek to romanticize the past. Instead, he has envisioned how to look forward. While honoring the roots of Latinx and Chicano culture may be essential, the artist desires to show the contemporary generations the importance of the successful and promising futures […]
St. Paul’s Penumbra Theater Seeks Racial Healing
This week’s edition covers stories from October 20th to October 26th, 2022. Today’s issue is 711 words, a 5.5-minute read. Isabella and Helene talk about Owamni, Ondara, the Penumbra Theater, the harvest season, Indian food, and Ye. Good morning.Helene here. NPR recently released a story about Sean Sherman, otherwise known as the “Sioux Chef”. He’s the co-founder of Owamni, which you may remember because it […]
Minnesota Makes English Language Programs Widely Available
This week’s edition covers stories from August 18th to August 24th, 2022. This issue is 950 words, a 7-minute read.
Celebrating AfroLatinos in Minnesota!
Education through dance on the meaning of AfroLatinoidad 📸 Courtesy of Borikén Cultural Center
Celebrating Somali Week in the Twin Cities!
Somali Week Celebrations 2021 📸 Courtesy Somali TV Minnesota
MN Celebrates Local BIPOC Artists and Juneteenth this Week
Minnesota State Fair’s 2022 commemorative artwork 📸 Painting by Leslie Barlow
Celebrating Twin Cities Pride!
2021 Pride Parade showcases iconic “EQUAL” balloons. 📸 Twin Cities Pride