News & Insights

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Insights

September 17, 2024

Inclusivity in communication isn't just nice to have, it's essential. The importance of understanding your audience, using clear and simple language, incorporating visuals, and organizing information effectively will help to improve engagement and increase readability. By following these tips, you can ensure that your messaging is accessible, engaging and inclusive for all.

Abigail Sohonage, Marketing Coordinator

Insights

July 2, 2024

As a gay man of color and Latino descent, I bring a unique perspective and unwavering commitment to representing the LGBTQ+ community and minority groups.

Nicolas Polanco

News

June 18, 2024

Latino Connection was recently honored as a recipient of the 2024 CMS Health Equity Award, a prestigious recognition granted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Minority Health, to organizations that have shown exceptional commitment to advancing health equity by reducing disparities in healthcare access, quality and outcomes.

Insights

April 22, 2024

The rise of e-cigarettes and vaping has sparked human rights and environmental concerns. While the health risks of vaping nicotine and THC are established, recent studies shed light on broader consequences of this booming industry; its impact on the environment.

Raquel Huggins, MA, Public Health Project Manager

Illustration showing famous AI characters in Sci-Fi: Cortana, Janet from the Good Place, Data from Star Trek, and C-3PO and R2-D2 from Start Wars.

Insights

March 15, 2024

AI will be a part of daily life whether we like it or not. We should take the time to understand what it is and how it works because its impact on our society and environment is too grand to ignore.

Carlos Centeno, Associate Creative Director

News

March 5, 2024

Latino Connection, a Color & Culture Catalyst, in collaboration with Aetna, is gearing up for the 4th Annual Latino Health Summit and the Adelante Health and Wellness Expo on April 19-20 at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Collage of a diverse group of women.

Insights

February 2, 2024

The various roles women play in society, such as mothers, wives, employees, emotional pillars, and friends, deserve recognition for their immense contributions. However, in order to seamlessly juggle these responsibilities, it is essential for women to prioritize self-care, tending to both their physical and emotional needs.

Madeline Esteffany Rodriguez and Vedsy Lorenzo

Shapes forming three houses with a photo of a nurse, teacher and warehouse worker in each house.

Insights

January 5, 2024

By dispelling stigmas and understanding the diverse facets of the housing crisis, we can begin formulating solutions that cater to everyone. Affordable housing is not a mere handout; rather, it serves as a crucial support system for hard-working individuals and families, offering them a deservedly safe and secure place to call home.

Dr. Amber Borreli, Grants and Development Manager

News

December 15, 2023

Color & Culture CEO, George Fernandez, received the City & State Pennsylvania Impact Award, a recognition given to socially responsible Pennsylvanians across many sectors, during a ceremony held on December 12 at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing.

Insights

December 1, 2023

This World AIDS Day is marked against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, which received a large public health response, in contrast to the less comprehensive reaction to the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. This contrast underscores not only public health disparities but also the intersections of racism and homophobia in society.

Raquel Huggins, MA, Public Health Project Manager

News

November 30, 2023

Latino Connection has earned seven accolades at the 2023 Annual Davey Awards, underscoring their dedication to cause-marketing initiatives and their unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry.

Insights

November 3, 2023

The use of menthol tobacco not only leads to significant health risks, but also exacerbates social and racial disparities, as major tobacco companies deliberately market this highly addictive flavor to Black smokers, contributing to yet another unaddressed health crisis in these communities.

Sean McCormick, PhD, MS