Your Arizona Conexión starts here
Arizona PBS offers the state’s Latino community a way to connect with important news stories, learning resources, kids programming and other fun opportunities through Conexión, a quarterly e-newsletter and webpage. Conexión is led by “Horizonte” host Catherine Anaya and also features information about upcoming Arizona PBS and other community events.
‘Horizonte’ examines issues of particular interest to Arizona’s Hispanic community. Your host Catherine Anaya tackles subjects from public policy to education to the arts. ‘Horizonte’ airs on Saturdays at 6 p.m. following PBS News Weekend. You can also stream past broadcasts below.
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Las noticias
ALS and effects on Hispanics
Oct. 3
The impact of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on the Hispanic community isn’t widely known even though it impacts 11% of Latinos.
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Breaking mental health stigmas in minority groups
July 22
This month is dedicated to raising awareness around mental health stigmas in minority groups, which often go untreated and unrecognized.
American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions. Leguizamo takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, spanning thousands of years, from the Ancient Empires to the present, and shining a light on the rich and often overlooked history of Latinos.
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Our Voices
Members of our community reflect on their Hispanic heritage. Listen as they share their different yet similar perspectives.
Cielo Rojo: Flavors from Mexico
According to guests on “Check, Please! Arizona,” Cielo Rojo, a local Arizona restaurant, makes you feel right at home and offers a variety of delicious Mexican dishes. Owner Emmanuell Maldonado said Cielo Rojo is a Mexican seafood restaurant inspired by his family’s hometown of Guanajuato, Mexico, and his experience growing up alongside his mother and grandmothers.
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Hispanic Heritage Month picture books for kids
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 every year. It is a great time to look into cultural literature. For read-alouds, bedtime stories or just for pleasure, here is a list of picture books you can expose your young children or students to during this time of year.
Lantern adds HEAR track
Our partners at Lantern, a free service that sends tips and resources promoting child development via text message, are expanding their program as they support parents and caregivers across the state. All parents of a child ages birth to 3 years can text the word HEAR to 274448 for free text messages, in English or Spanish, with tips specifically designed for families of children with suspected or confirmed hearing loss.
