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"Voces" of the Pandemic highlights Latinx voices across the U.S. spectrum

Dec. 17, 2020

This story first appeared in Al Día. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read the full story click here.

A new project by the University of Texas at Austin’s Voces Oral History Center documents a wide array of Latinx people living through the pandemic. The effort profiled almost 100 people, and their aim was to “illustrate the ways in which the Latinx community has been affected by COVID-19.”

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New Oklahoma City memorial honors veterans

Nov. 12, 2020

This story first appeared in The Oklahoman. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read the full story click here.

Mayor David Holt says a park honoring military veterans deepens the bonds among Oklahoma City residents.

Holt was among dignitaries who took part in a Veterans Day ceremony dedicating the Oklahoma Medal of Honor Memorial at Manuel Pérez Park.

"This beautiful new park represents so many things for our city," Holt said by text Wednesday afternoon.

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On Veteran’s Day, we honor Latino soldiers like Richard Brito

Nov. 11, 2020

This story first appeared on ProjectPulso.org. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read the full story click here.

From 6th grade, Richard Brito knew who he wanted to be. He remembers being asked at his Brownsville, Texas, Catholic prep school, St. Joseph’s Academy, what he wanted to do when he grew up. He wrote down “Army captain.”

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Documenting Latinos’ Experiences in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nov. 2, 2020

This story first appeared in Alcalde. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read the full story click here.

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Voces Oral History Center documents how Latino community is being affected by COVID-19

Nov. 1, 2020

This story first appeared in Texas Connect. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read the full story click here.

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Irma Nicolas, 88, Spanish Language Media Pioneer, Dies At Home In San Antonio

Oct. 27, 2020

This story first appeared on the Texas Standard. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read or listen to the full story click here.

Irma Alicia Cortez Nicolas, who formed a media empire with her husband Emilio Nicolas, has died, according to a family publicist. She was 88.

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Rhor: ‘Historic decimation’ of Latino communities can only be grasped one story at a time

Oct. 25, 2020

This story first appeared in the Houston Chronicle. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read the full story click here.

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Meet ProPublica’s Emerging Reporters for the 2020 School Year

Oct. 16, 2020

This story first appeared in ProPublica. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read the full story click here.

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Fronteras: Latinos Share Life Stories During COVID-19 Pandemic In New Oral History Project

Oct. 10, 2020

This story first appeared on Texas Public Radio. An excerpt can be viewed below. To read or listen to the full story click here.

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Voces Oral History Project documents Latina/o experience in U.S.

Oct. 7, 2020

This story first appeared on Fox 7 Austin. To watch the full story click here.

Dr. Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, the founder and director of the Voces Oral History Project, talks about the importance of documenting the Latina/o experience.