Paola Michelle Ortiz
Audio•Features•Multimedia
Afro-Latinos endure racism from in and outside their community
Afro Latinos speak about the embedded racism within the Latino community and how representation and education can help combat colorism.
Audio•Features•News
Dating apps can be a dangerous space for LGBTQ users
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have been targeted on dating apps by individuals who seek to harm them. Some have been victims of robbery, assault and hate crimes.
Audio•Features•News
Advocates want more for homeless during a snowstorm
A snowstorm expected to leave 16-22 inches of snow and blizzard conditions moves officials to urge New Yorkers to stay inside. But what about those who do not have a home?
Multimedia
An ode to the young people of New York
The goal of this photo essay is to capture the essence of the people that compose New York City and show the creative spirit New Yorkers carry.
Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus
Musicians deal with the reality of no live shows as covid takes center stage
A room full of strangers enjoying a live performance simultaneously was seen as innocent fun before, but after the covid-19 pandemic, live shows are now seen as super spreader events.
Special Report: America Votes
Voting in Lower Manhattan
It was quick and easy.
Politics
Puerto Ricans in Florida become key in the 2020 Presidential election
Both candidates have been competing to win over the Latino vote in Florida and Puerto Ricans have proven to be a key demographic there, making up 27% of the overall eligible Latino voters in the state.
Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus
The pandemic is causing mental health struggles for many Latinos
Latinx, Black and Asian Americans have been the hardest hit throughout the pandemic.
Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus
Latinos weigh in on President Trump’s management of the pandemic
Latinos have been a major target of the Covid-19 pandemic.
News
Memories of stop and frisk, racial profiling and microaggressions drive activists to protest
As a black woman in America she said she is in constant danger of a police encounter that could go wrong.