Latin Connection!

Public media has tried (it’s not the only media company to do so) and struggled to make strong gains within the Hispanic community.

Long before people spoke the letters D.E.I., I have worked tirelessly to help shrink that gap between Public Media and the ethnicity of my birth. As a host and anchor I have pushed for more stories and conversations with the newsmakers, influencers, artists, and voices within the Hispanic community.

Here are some of those conversations over the past fifteen years.

Teatro en El Verano explores the ultimate bargain in ‘¡Que Diablos! Fausto,’ a bilingual ‘Doctor Faustus’

Protesters say ICE detentions highlight the plight of immigrants in Rhode Island

A Puerto Rican, No Matter Where You Live

How Florida Democrats Lost Latino Voters And What They Should Learn From It

This Is How Spanish-Language TV Portrays LGBTQ Characters, And It’s Worrisome

English-Only Immersion Programs: Why Don’t They Work?

Politics and Community Service Help Rancho Students Get to college

I’m Luis

I’m the Morning Edition host for The Public’s Radio in Providence. I’m also a podcast host, blogger, writer, artist, and daydreamer.

I just waned to tell you that I love Luis Hernandez.  He has a beautiful voice and his conversational style  as a morning host is very engaging. Somehow he seems more relaxed and real than most radio hosts.  I am very glad you found him.  Good job!

Kristin

On this Thanksgiving Day, listening to your program, I am inspired to say “Thank you!” for your excellent broadcasting and reporting. As a teacher, I often share with my class, your interesting snippets of facts I hear as I prepare to leave my home for work; a fun and thought-provoking way to begin their day! My principal and I often comment on your reporting and carry with us, your work, throughout the day! You are doing a wonderful job! I hope you are enjoying our unique and beautiful state and feel welcome here!

Christine Bernardo

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