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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!
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The global Latinx community is evolving and growing fast. Alt.Latino is here to celebrate it and all of its nuances through music. Each episode, NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre sit down with a different living legend or rising star to discuss Latinx culture, heritage, and the shared borders of our experiences. Let the chisme begin!

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Race, protest and media coverage

We talk about how the media's coverage of the protests, the images and the language that is used, and how it shapes the narrative and influences public opinion and policy.

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The link was added to a tweet in which the president claims without evidence that mail-in ballots are fraudulent.

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This relief money isn’t a bailout. It’s a bet on sustainable futures.

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Philadelphia legend Suzanne Roberts died on Monday at the age of 98. Mrs. Roberts was the widow of Comcast founder Ralph Roberts but also a trailblazer in her own right. She spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and host of the popular television show, “Seeking Solutions With Suzanne.” (Screenshot)
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Philadelphia icon Suzanne Roberts dies at 98

Suzanne Roberts spent a lifetime in public and community service and was also an award-winning actress, director, producer and television host.

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Coronavirus stay-at-home orders have led to a more than 30% spike in peak traffic, Comcast says. But the company says it’s able to keep up with demand.

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