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UMD debuts an opera on the legacy of Mexican President Santa Anna
Written by: Sophia da Silva 🇧🇷 Image via The Clarice (artwork for Orgullo) Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna was a...
La Voz Latina
Mar 1, 20243 min read


It's Not Just Adobo & Arroz con Pollo: The Filipino-Latino Connection
Written by: Maximo Legaspi 🇵🇭 Spices at Mega Mart Latino Supermarket in Takoma Park, MD. on May 4, 2023 (Alexa Figueroa) If you’re on...
La Voz Latina
Feb 26, 20245 min read


For its owner, El Sabor Latino isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a new chance at life
Written by: Zach Wandalowski 🇵🇭 El Sabor Latino by Quick Stop & Deli located in Beltsville, MD on Feb. 15, 2024. (Zach Wandalowski)...
La Voz Latina
Feb 26, 20244 min read


Cultural centers bring community together
Written: by Laura Charleston 🇭🇹 Construction inside of Cole Student Activities Building on Feb 13, 2024. (Isai Amaya-Diaz) After years...
La Voz Latina
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Balancing Act the Lives of Working College Students
By: Michelle Calderon 🇸🇻 Student after the Latinx Graduation Ceremony at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union UMD showing off their cap on...
La Voz Latina
Feb 19, 20244 min read


Food For the Gods: An exploration on society's treatment of Black men through art
Written by: Sophia da Silva 🇧🇷 Food For the Gods performance at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. (Lisa Helfert) Nehprii Amenii...
La Voz Latina
Dec 15, 20233 min read


SHPE creates familia for Latino engineers at UMD
Written by: Angelina Santos 🇵🇷 University of Maryland College Park is known for their engineering and computer science programs....
La Voz Latina
Nov 27, 20233 min read


Embracing Self Love: Overcoming Body-Shaming within Our Families
Michelle Calderon 🇸🇻 Pan dulce at Mega Mart Chillum located in the Chillum Road Shopping Center on Nov.10, 2022 (Alexa Figueroa) The...
La Voz Latina
Nov 21, 20234 min read


UMD Puts on Nilo Cruz’s A Bicycle Country
Written by: Sophia da Silva 🇧🇷 Photo courtesy of Dave Andrews. Anxious chatter fills the tiny theater as spectators take their seats....
La Voz Latina
Nov 20, 20233 min read


What Does “familia” mean?
Written by: Emely Gonzalez 🇸🇻 Samantha Linares, Anthony Umanzor-Rojas, and Jasmine Cerritos sitting in front of Mckeldin Mall at the...
La Voz Latina
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Latinx Culture Center projected to open by spring 2025
Written by: Stella S. Canino-Quiñones 🇵🇷 The William P. Cole, Jr. Student Activities Building on Nov. 10, 2023 (Yessica Mayo) The...
La Voz Latina
Nov 18, 20232 min read


The USLT Minor at UMD: A Journey with Humble Beginnings
Written by: Alejandra Perez 🇲🇽 Images courtesy of interviewees. From left to right, Evelyn Lopez, Henry Figueroa, Arelis Hernández, Dr....
La Voz Latina
Nov 12, 20233 min read


United students against sweatshops local 54 campaign for Resident Assistants
Written by: Milvian Gonzalez 🇬🇹🇧🇿 Montgomery Hall, a residence hall at UMD on Nov.3,2023. (Alexa Figueroa) The United Students...
La Voz Latina
Nov 3, 20233 min read


What latinos are doing for the environment in PG County
Written by: Danna Matheus 🇻🇪 Raquel Pinton and her son: volunteers at Embajadores de los Arboles on Oct.21, 2023 (Danna Matheus) Prince...
La Voz Latina
Nov 3, 20233 min read


Manila Mart: A cultural oasis for Filipinos in the DMV
Written by: Zach Wandalowski 🇵🇭 Toni-Rose Bioc, owner of Manila Mart standing in the store which was strategically chosen so that it...
La Voz Latina
Oct 25, 20235 min read


Get to know the history behind D.C.’s newest music venue
In its details, The Atlantis goes beyond replicating the feel of the 9:30 club to become a love letter to the music subcultures of D.C....
La Voz Latina
Oct 17, 20233 min read


Cultivating success: Spotlight on the Latinx Pre-Health Society at UMD
Written by: Angelina Santos 🇵🇷 The Latinx Pre-Health Society (LPHS) may be relatively new to the University of Maryland, but it is...
La Voz Latina
Oct 4, 20234 min read


College Park City Council considers strict regulation on short-term rentals
By Stella Canino-Quiñones 🇵🇷 Councilmembers and student liaisons preparing for the Sept.26 meeting in the council chambers (Stella...
La Voz Latina
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Pupuseria La Familiar: Where Salvadoran Flavors Unite a Diverse Community
Written by: Zach Wandalowski 🇵🇭 Zach Wandalowski and staff at Pupuseria La Familiar on Baltimore Ave on Sept.30, 2023. (Jessica Nguyen)...
La Voz Latina
Oct 2, 20235 min read


La celebración del Mes de Herencia Hispana y el Mes de la Historia LGBTQ+
Escrito por: Karenna Aparece 🇹🇭🇵🇭 Alexis Reyes at the NextNow Fest on Sept.8, 2023. (Karenna Aparece) El campus de la Universidad de...
La Voz Latina
Oct 2, 20232 min read
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