As a part of a new NPR's Latino USA podcast about #AmericanDirt, which will premiere later today, Maria Hinojosa interviewed Sandra Cisneros about her blurb for the novel. Here is a preview of that interview. Full episode will drop soon. | Latino USA

Recently, Maria L Hinojosa was in Chicago reporting on the ICE raids in the city. In this interview with Telemundo, she shares what she witnessed: the fear gripping communities, and how young people are rising up and organizing to fight back. This is part of our ongoing coverage on Latino USA. Stay tuned because we're preparing an episode on this reporting coming soon🎙️ | Latino USA

On Democracy Now!, Maria L Hinojosa reflects on what she uncovered while reporting in El Salvador for the Latino USA episode, "From Pregnancy to Murder Charge: Living Under a Total Abortion Ban." El Salvador’s total abortion ban offers a warning for the U.S., but there’s also resistance and hope. The women’s movement is still present, still fighting, and refuses to be silenced. 🎧 Hear the full story: bit.ly/lusaabortion #ElSalvador #abortionban #abortionrights #latinamerica | Latino USA

Growing up on an island means the ocean is everywhere. It represents possibility, but also entrapment. For many Cubans, it means both. Author Mirta Ojito talks about memory, migration, and the stories swallowed by the ocean. Listen to the latest Latino USA episode ➡️ bit.ly/lusaojito | Latino USA