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Francisco Velazquez joined the Center in October 2019 as a reporting intern. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Francisco found his passion for storytelling anywhere he could find the truth. He is influenced by his Southern and Central American upbringing and is a fluent Spanish speaker. As he aspires to develop his own skills of storytelling, he is driven to widen people’s understanding of their placement in the world, and their integral part, within it. He is a senior majoring in Journalism and Anthropology with a certificate in Chican@/Latin@ Studies. He has interned at Harvard’s Immigration and Refugee Clinic. His words can be found at various publications and disheveled between countless notebooks.

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Posted inHealth & Welfare

Nowhere to go: Why Wisconsin’s homeless youth go uncounted and underserved

by Princess Safiya Byers and Francisco Velazquez February 20th, 2020February 24th, 2021 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Lawmakers and advocates want to eliminate barriers that keep homeless young people from getting help.

Posted inCatholic Clergy Abuse, Justice & Safety

Behind the story: Why we examined Catholic Church clergy sexual abuse in Wisconsin

by Dee J. Hall and Francisco Velazquez November 16th, 2019February 24th, 2021

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