Nuevas Voces: Latino Immigrants in D.C.
More than 40 years ago, immigrants from across Latin America shared their experiences as Washington, D.C.’s newest residents. Step into our time machine to discover the history behind this rapidly-growing community and improve your language learning.
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May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
4 min
Lucy arrived in D.C. during one of its most chaotic yet pivotal moments.
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May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
5 min
Lori explains how disorienting it can be for a young person to immigrate to DC at a time when both jobs and emotional support are scarce.
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May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
4 min
Lucy arrived in D.C. during one of its most chaotic yet pivotal times.
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Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
5 min
Lori explains how disorienting it can be for a young person to immigrate to DC at a time when both jobs and emotional support are scarce.
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Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
5 min
Viterbo talks about how starting his own business in Washington, D.C. opened doors to a better life.
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Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
5 min
Viterbo talks about how starting his own business in Washington, D.C. opened doors to a better life.
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Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
6 min
Christina and her friend discuss the difficulties of immigrating to Washington, D.C. and the dynamics of its different neighborhoods.
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Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
6 min
Christina and her friend discuss the difficulties of immigrating to Washington, D.C. and the dynamics of its different neighborhoods.
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Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
8 min
Arturo came to Washington, D.C. from Panama and served as a Metropolitan Police Department officer. Listen to his thoughts about crime and housing in the 1980s.
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Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
8 min
Arturo came to Washington, D.C. from Panama and served as a Metropolitan Police Department officer. Listen to his thoughts about crime and housing in the 1980s.
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