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The Seeds They Grow
Filmmaker David Gonzalez profiles his father and stepmother who have contracted COVID-19.
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All Around Us
Journalist Maria Hinojosa discusses her reporting on the pandemic’s effect on Latinos. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Networked Education
Two married teachers struggle to teach virtually among thehardships of Puerto Rico. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Night Shift
Dulce Bueno is an EMT who works long nights during the difficult days of the pandemic. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Still Standing
Melanie navigates teaching her students online and caring for her three-year-old daughter. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Todos Unidos y Yo
After his business declined, Alfonzo began a program that brings food to people in need. - Embedded Video LinkImage
A Pescador in the Town
Meet Pancho Pescador, who spends his pandemic-era days bringing art to Oakland streets. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Chelsea: An Essential City
Meet a young city councilwoman and a sanitation worker who are keeping the city running. El Paso Esta Presente
Monica Navarro takes pride in her work at Walmart, the site of the El Paso mass shooting.
About Latinos Are Essential
Latinos Are Essential is a collection of unique and insightful short portraits and stories about Latinos who are serving as essential workers in a wide variety of jobs and/or services across the United States, even as the COVID 19 pandemic continues to disproportionately impact Latino and other communities of color.
