Lionel Ramos

Oklahoma Watch Reporter

Lionel Ramos is a Report for America corps member who covers race and equity issues for Oklahoma Watch. Contact him at 405-905-9953 or lramos@oklahomawatch.org. Follow him on Twitter at @LionelRamos_

Local & Regional

Mexican consulate in OKC expected to be taking appointments as soon as May

Lionel Ramos

Mexican Oklahomans soon will be able to open bank accounts and purchase homes and vehicles without being forced to leave the state to update or secure vital documentation.
Local & Regional

Why 21,000 Oklahoma citizens face significant barriers to the ballot

Lionel Ramos

Oklahoma’s Hispanic population increased by 42% since the 2020 census, making it the state’s fastest-growing demographic. Yet 21,000 Spanish-speaking Oklahoma citizens will be required to cast ballots in a language they don’t fully understand next month.