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Jan 03, 2024

This Mobile Museum Brings Culture And History To Prince George’s County Schools

The Sankofa Mobile Museum brings history and the achievements of local people to neighborhood schools and events.

Dec 01, 2023

Sonia Gutiérrez Founded Adult Education For Latinos In D.C.

Gutiérrez, founder of the Carlos Rosario School, looks back on decades of fighting for Latino rights in D.C.

Sep 19, 2023

Pilot Project Teaches Northern Virginia Residents To Navigate Public Transportation

Not knowing what resources are available disproportionately harms low-income people, elderly residents, people with disabilities, and non-English-speaking immigrants.

Aug 28, 2023

Free Dental Care Showing Positive Results For Seniors In D.C. And Montgomery County

In nine months, this pilot program served more than 3,000 low-income seniors. It will operate for a total of five years.

Jun 29, 2023

In The D.C. Area, Undocumented Migrants Are Easy Prey For Labor Traffickers

Labor exploitation often happens in plain sight. In the D.C. area, this can include domestic work, restaurants, landscaping, and day labor.

Feb 01, 2023

This Spanish-Language Literacy Center Just Opened Three New Classes In The D.C. Region

Cenaes, the only nonprofit in the country focused solely on Spanish-language literacy, adds class sites in Beltsville, Wheaton, and D.C.

Oct 14, 2022

Michelle LaRue Believes The Right To Good Health Should Not Depend On A Person’s Income

This doctor turned public health professional manages a 50-person team at CASA Maryland, fighting for health care access in the D.C. region.

Jul 25, 2022

The Pandemic Widened The Achievement Gap In Fairfax Schools. Parents Say A Free Tutoring Program Is Closing It

Since April, all students enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools have had access to free 24/7 online tutoring.

Jul 01, 2022

Latino Renters In Prince George’s County Suffer During Summer Heat

Tenants say power outages, no air conditioning, spoiled food, and trouble breathing create discomfort and helplessness — year after year.

Mar 09, 2022

Latino Families Under The Shadow Of Eviction In The D.C. Region

More funding is on the way for a local rent relief program established in response to the pandemic. The Latino Economic Development Center can help people access resources in D.C. and Maryland.

 
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