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A conversation with Roxanna and Elsa Alvarado, sisters and the daughters of Nicaraguan immigrants who stablished in Queens, NYC, almost 30 years ago. Both are doing amazing in representing the success of Latinos in the United States. Focusing on the importance of the family, this episode is all about the support Latinos get from their own homes.
Elsa was appointed by Presiden Biden at the age of 24 as the youngest director at the Pentagon. She's an Schwarzman Scholar alumna with a Master's degree in Global Affairs with a specialty in U.S-China relations from Tsinghua University, Beijing.
Roxanna is a Sophomore Biology student at Middlebury College, in Vermont and was awarded the 2022 Hispanic Scholarship Fund. She started applying for scholarships aiming to help reduce the tuition her parents would have to pay for her to get a degree. She learned about HSF from her sister, who is a scholar alumna — having received it more than 10 years ago.
The editors of Al Día News in Philadelphia, Barcelona, Bogotá and Cartagena de Indias talk about the new omicron variant and the measures that are being taken around the world. They also weigh in on the possibility of abortion suffering a legal setback in the United States.
Los editores de Al Día News en Philadelphia, Barcelona, Bogotá y Cartagena de Indias hablan sobre la nueva variante ómicron y las medidas que se están tomando en el mundo. Asimismo, opinan sobre la posibilidad de que el aborto sufra un revés legal en Estados Unidos.
The news of the week analyzed by the editors of Al Día News around the world.
Las noticias de la semana analizadas por los editores de Al Día News alrededor del mundo.
A chat between Al Día News founder, Hernán Guaracao, and hispanic entrepeneur and activist Sol Trujillo. Part 2.
Una charla entre el fundador de Al Día News, Hernán Guaracao, y el emprendedor y activista hispano Sol Trujillo. Parte 2.
A chat between Al Día News founder, Hernán Guaracao, and hispanic entrepeneur and activist Sol Trujillo. Part 1.
Una charla entre el fundador de Al Día News, Hernán Guaracao, y el emprendedor y activista hispano Sol Trujillo. Parte 1.
Learn about the important work carried out by Al Día Foundation to promote multicultural journalism. Part 2.
Conozca la importante labor que desde Al Día Foundation se adelanta para potenciar un periodismo multicultural. Parte 2.
Learn about the important work carried out by Al Día Foundation to promote multicultural journalism. Part 1.
Conozca la importante labor que desde Al Día Foundation se adelanta para potenciar un periodismo multicultural. Parte 1.
Luego de la aprobación de la ley B-8 en Texas, que busca prohibir el aborto en este estado, activistas a favor de la libertad de suspender el embarazo inician una lucha para restablecer lo que ellos consideran un derecho de la mujer.
Recent research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and others shows that Black and Hispanic workers have borne the weight of the economic crisis, disproportionately losing jobs or seeing a reduction in wages. As we start to look ahead to recovery and consider the impacts of automation on many jobs in our area, join us to hear from Patrick T. Harker, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, experts in workforce development, and local college leaders to learn about resources available to you as you look for your next opportunity.
Dec. 17 marked the launch of Garces’ official personal brand site, chefgarces.com. The new site is centered around creating a personalized platform for users to gain first-hand experience and learn about Garces’ business and culinary expertise in an interactive and engaging way.
During a conversation with AL DÍA, Chef Garces discussed why he decided to launch the new site, what individuals can expect from it and how he’s been navigating the ongoing pandemic.
It's election week and the AL DÍA staff sits down to have a conversation on what they have witnessed throughout these past four days.
They speak about the impact Pennsylvania will have in the election. They also touch base on the so-called "Latinx Vote" and what they expect to be the result of the election.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
In this week's edition of Digest, Nigel Thompson and Yamily Habib bring up the most talked-about issues. They begin with the fact that 545 children are still separated from their parents at the border and cannot be reunited just yet. They continue by highlighting the last presidential debate before Election Day on November 3rd. And they close talking about the Pope and his support of civil unions of LGBTQ individuals in a recent documentary. Óyelo, que te conviene!
In this episode of Cuéntame, Edgar and Janet Sotelo, a married couple residing in Los Angeles, California share the reasons they decided to launch their podcast, Hanging With Los Sotelos podcast.
For this episode of Digest, hosts Yamily and Nigel sit down in conversation about the recent Biden and Trump Town Halls. They continue by analyzing the End of the 2020 Census and what the results might actually turn out to be. And finish the episode by speaking on the reality of voter suppression and how this has overturned and it is breaking voting records. Óyelo, que te conviene!
In this episode of Digest, hosts Yamily Habib and Nigel Thompson speak on Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death and how it will affect the destiny of the Latinx population.
They continue by discussing the desperate final stretch towards the elections and finish by highlighting the list of some of the most influential Latinos according to TIME.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
Episode 15 of Cuéntame highlights the career of Canela Lápez, a non-binary journalist who works for Insider in New York City.
This edition of Digest features hosts Yamily Habib and Nigel Thompson as they analyze the week's top headlines.
First they touch on the news of the Whistleblower complaint that revealed massive hysterectomies in a ICE detention center.
They continue speaking on the recent case of Ricardo Muñoz, who was killed by a police officer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Finally, they speak about Biden's plan for Puerto Rico and if this will inspire the Latino vote.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
The second season of Cuéntame begins with the story of Juan Escalante, an advocate for immigrant rights in Washington D.C.
For this week's edition of Digest, hosts Nigel Thompson and Ericka Conant speak on how Vanessa Guillen and other Fort Hood Soldiers are finally getting a congressional investigation. They delve into Philly's encampment crisis and finish off by analyzing Julián Castro's new podcast.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
For this week's edition of Digest, content producers, Ericka Conant speaks with Oscar Lopez about her cover story on Candace Valezuela’s Historic Race.
They touch base on the lack of Latinx representation at the upcoming Presidential Debates and finish the conversation about Kenosha now in the spotlight.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
For this episode of digest, Ericka Conant and Martiza Zuluaga take the microphone to speak about how sports are in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement. They continue by talking about Cardi B and Joe Biden's virtual conversation. They highlight the Republican National Convention and finish by analyzing Breonna Taylor's cover on Vanity Fair. Óyelo, que te conviene
This edition of Digest hosted by Yamily Habib and Nigel Thompson focuses on Kamala Harris' history with the Latino vote.
They continue talking about the Democratic National Convention and the lack of Latino representation.
And finish by schooling everyone about what a millennial is and how they have excelled in the workforce.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
For this edition of digest, host Yamily Habib returns to speak with colleague Nigel Thompson about Kamala Harris being selected as the running mate for Joe Biden. They dive into the cover story of the week which highlights the work of New Mexico's Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. And finish their conversation explaining what the word Latinx really means.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
Dashira Harris is a multimedia producer who created NEGRO: the docu-series and co-founder of Afro Latinx Travel. She is a voice in the Black Latinx community educating people while simultaneously dismantling anti-blackness.
Miguel Cervantes’ 400 year-old novel, Don Quixote, continues its legacy in a new way. A former public school teacher is now using the story of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza to reach children’s minds in unconventional and effective ways.
This week's edition of Digest features content producers, Nigel Thompson and Ericka Conant who talk about the most outstanding news of the week. They highlight the weekly cover about Ritchie Torres' journey to Congress. They also analyze the Emmys lack of Latino representation and finish with how AOC is getting some serious political clout.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
For this episode of Digest, Content Producer, Nigel Thomspon invited Oscar Lopez to speak on Biden's plans for schools and caregivers. They delve into how Portland is under siege by federal agents. And they highlight Angel City, LA's first women-run soccer team.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
For episode 13, Natalie Rangel visited the AL DÍA studio to talk about her experience working her way up to be a kitchen manager at Hudson Table in Philadelphia.
For this episode of Cuéntame, content producer Maritza Zuluaga joins Nigel Thompson for a conversation on the current cancellation of the ban ICE intended to impose on international students. They also highlight the win of Candace Valenzuela for Texas' primary elections. And to finish, they speak about Valentina Sempaio, a transgender woman who makes history as the first be to model for Sports Illustrated.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
Episode 12 features the story of Daniel Moreno, a young professional in the city of Philadelphia who never gave up on his pursuit of education.
For this episode of Digest, hosts Yamily and Nigel delve into Julián Castro’s Police Reform. They also speak about Joe Biden’s struggle with Latino outreach. And finish the conversation highlighting Bad Bunny’s historical cover for Playboy.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
For today's episode of Digest, hosts Ana Maria and Yamily highlight how Coronavirus has returned to the front pages. They also remember the life of Chicano author Rudolfo Anaya. And speak about Peru's largest LGBTQ disco club turning into a supermarket during COVID-19.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
For this episode of Cuéntame, we had a conversation with Wilson Ching, who is a pop singer with a very diverse background.
This edition of Digest welcomes staff writer Nigel Thompson to talk with Ana Maria about the primary’s evolution and the state of Latinx candidates. They remember the story of Sylvia Rivera, the pioneering Latinx that led the revolution for LGBTQ rights in the US. And to finish the episode they speak about Paulo, the first Cuban child to have officially been recognized to have two mothers.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
This episode of Cuéntame features Alliyah Maduro and her 12-year-old sister, Amarelis Vargas, who told their story of how they started their own accessory and beauty website.
For this edition of Digest, hosts Ana Maria and Yamily, talk about the recent Supreme Court decision ruling that the trump administration cannot end DACA. They share the story of the first free town in the Americas, San Basilio Palenque. And to finish, they highlight the singer Pablo Alborán's announcement.
This episode of Cuéntame features the story of Temple University Medical Student, Juan Cerezo, and his journey to become a future doctor.
Cerezo was born in Cali, Colombia and lived there 7 years old. His family moved to Cliffside Park in New Jersey and he recalls having difficulty adapting to the English language. Cerezo never considered a college degree until he visited Rutgers University and instantly fell in love with the school. After pursuing his degree from the university’s school of science, he was advised to continue into medical school. Finding the right mentorship and with encouragement, he was admitted into 8 different medical schools. Listen as he recounts how he chose Philadelphia to continue his medical studies.
In this edition of Digest, our hosts invite, Martiza Zuluaga, one of our new staff members to talk about her recently published article about the possibility of dismantling the police. They also speak of the powerful statement the Black Cowboys represented at the George Floyd protest. And to finish the episode, they speak about Cardi B and her message about loving her "pajón."
Óyelo, que te conviene!
In this new episode of AL DÍA Digest, host Ana Maria and Yamily delve into how George Floyd's death was the last straw. They also bring to light an issue that remains true in Latin America: structural racism hidden under the idea of mestizaje. And to finish with a happy note, they talk about the story of Los Caú, the tropical twin band of Kiss.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
For this edition of Cuéntame, we visited Deisy’s Cake Shop in Kennett Square to talk to Deisy Tapia about the success of her newly-opened bakery– which opened right before the pandemic hit.
In this edition of AL DÍA Digest, our hosts bring two good news to their conversation along with the most talked-about story of the week.
They analyze President Trump's conflict with Twitter and fact-checking. As well as how Paraguay is an example of success in the battle against Covid-19 in Latin America. And finish their conversation celebrating Costa Rica becoming the first Central American country in allowing gay marriage.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
In the seventh episode of Cuéntame, Lazaro Torres sat down in conversation with us to share his story of coming to Philadelphia to start a career in consulting with the company Accenture.
In this edition of AL DÍA Digest, our hosts Ana Maria Enciso and Yamily Habib, present the weekly cover that celebrates the real essential workers of the epidemic. They speak on how COVID-19 could help flatten another curve: inequality. And they analyze if Bad Bunny has become the messiah of a new religion.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
In this episode of Cuéntame, upcoming college senior, Kianni Figuereo took the time to speak with us about what it took to bring back a college club that was silent on campus.
Today's episode pays tribute to the bicentenary of modern nursing. Our hosts analyze Nancy Pelosi's $3 trillion-proposal to support the economy. And to finish with the good news, they read fragments of Frida Kahlo’s love letters.
Óyelo, que te conviene!
In today's Digest episode our hosts, Ana Maria Enciso y Yamily Habib, speak about how Trump is ready to say: 'Nothing happened here'. They highlight the irony of how the deceased are receiving payments for the economic impact of COVID. And they finish on a positive note speaking about how the radio makes the school accessible in the countryside in times of coronavirus. Óyelo, que te conviene.
The fifth episode of Cuéntame features the accomplishments of a young professional that has excelled in his career as a consultant amid the difficulties he had to face.
El riesgo del desalojo en Estados Unidos, y cómo la pandemia del Coronavirus afecta de manera diferente a cada país en Latinoamérica
In the second episode of AL DÍA Digest, our hosts speak on how the undocumented immigrants in ICE detention centers may be severely contaminated with Coronavirus. They also analyze the brutal measure the Salvadoran government took against the maras in prisons.
And for the good news of the day, they report on Naibe Reynoso's book: Fearless Trailblazers.
Óyelo, que te conviene.
In the first episode of Digest, our hosts Yamily Habib and Ana Maria Enciso speak on our recently published articles.
Listen as they speak on how ready the US may be to reopen, the impact Covid-19 has on the Dominican Republic, a new song by iLe and Natalia Lafourcade and the peace treaty between the gangs in California.
Introducing: AL DÍA Digest
AL DÍA News presents it's new podcast: AL DÍA Digest, a daily conversation about the news that you won’t find in other media. Politics, Culture, Leadership, and much more of the Latino community in the United States. Every day, wherever you find your podcast.
In the third episode of Cuéntame, AL DÍA spoke with Sofia Figueroa, an actress and activist who resides in New York City. With her work, she strives to give a voice to the many Latinx artists in the city.
This is a special edition of AL DIA News Podcast. During the past week, we have experienced a drastic change in our lifestyle. Following orders for social distancing has not been easy, especially for the kids who are not in their usual school setting. In this episode, content producer Ana Maria Enciso joined me, Zitlalit Ayllon, to interview a second grader on her perspective about the CoronaVirus.
Having experienced playing in a male-dominated genre, Camilla wanted to form an all-female music group, where she felt accepted and like she was equal to her other members. This is her story of how she became the youngest director of the first Mariachi Femenil in Detroit.
Philadelphia author blends memoir and history to explore her family history in the Spanish Civil War.
In her new book, Philadelphia-based writer Concha Alborg delves into the untold stories of her parents’ lives during the Spanish Civil War.
In the first episode of Cuéntame, we brought to the studio Salvador Rodriguez, a young and inspiring entrepreneur from Chester County. He talked about his family, the beginnings of his business and the personal struggles he had to face in the past few years.
Every week it seems immigration policies change in the U.S. under the Trump administration. To talk us through what it's like working with those most vulnerable to these policy changes, AL DÍA invited immigration attorney Nancy Ayllón-Ramirez for an AL DÍA talk back in December. Her experience in a more rural part of Pennsylvania outside Philadelphia is one that sheds a clearer light on just how overwhelmed the U.S. immigration system is and who's on the front lines fighting the good fight.
The road to an at-large City Council spot was long for Isaiah Thomas. He first ran for office at 26 years old and led another unsuccessful bid at 30. Each time Thomas garnered more support and more of the vote, and it put him over the hump in 2019. On Dec. 18, Thomas visited AL DÍA to recount some of that journey and told of his plans now that he's in office.
Adria Cordova is the president of the local chapter of the oldest Latino professional organization in the U.S. — ALPFA. With the mission of building the next generation of Latino leaders, Adria Cordova discusses goals and works closely with her team, other chapter leaders, and other organizations.
On Nov. 19th, Cordova visited AL DIA to talk about her life, her journey with ALPFA, and her vision for the future of the organization and the Latino community in the U.S.
Before Katherine Gilmore Richardson ran for an at-large City Council spot, she spent 11 years on the staff of former at-large Councilmember Blondell Reynolds Brown. When she assumes office in January, she will be the youngest woman to ever hold a spot on Council, but arguably one of the most experienced first-time members. On Dec. 11, Gilmore Richardson visited AL DÍA to talk about her journey to City Council and her plans once she assumes office.
En este episodio los invitamos a conocer los cinco hábitos saludables más importantes que pueden ayudar a centrarnos en nuestra salud mucho antes de que nos veamos obligados a hacerlo debido a una crisis médica. Escuche mientras la Dra. Patricia Guerra-García de Independence Blue Cross comparte sus mejores consejos para cultivar un estilo de vida saludable, día tras día.
In this episode, join AL DÍA in learning about the top five healthy habits that can help us focus on our health well before we are forced to due to a medical crisis.
Listen in as Dr. Patricia Guerra-García of Independence Blue Cross shares her top tips for cultivating a healthy lifestyle, day in and day out.
Kendra Brooks' victory in November's general election was an upset for the ages in Philadelphia politics. In January, the Working Families Party rep will be the first third-party member of Philadelphia City Council in modern history and has big ideas to tackle the city's many ailments including gentrification, poverty and gun violence. On Nov. 19, she visited AL DÍA to talk these plans along with her unlikely journey to becoming one of Philadelphia's progressive political leaders.
The Democratic nominee for sheriff visited AL DÍA on September 12 to talk about her journey to running for the spot and what she’ll do to change the office.
United States Senator Bob Casey, sits down with AL DÍA to speak about gun violence, healthcare and how the impeachment process will work when it makes it to the Senate.
On October 9, Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke visited AL DÍA to talk his more than 30 years of public service in the city. He started under John Street and has climbed all the way to Council President much like his mentor. It's to be seen whether Clarke also goes for mayor, but his focus now and in talking is combating the city's chronic poverty and gun violence.
They work in one of the most vulnerable sectors in the U.S. labor force. But Lucy, María del Carmen Díaz and other domestic workers have decided to change that, and demand rights for the estimated 16,000 nannies, housekeepers, and caretakers in Philadelphia.
As part of the Pennsylvania Domestic Workers Alliance, founded by community organizer Nicole Kligerman in Aug. 2018, the domestic workers you'll hear from in this episode have organized to introduce legislation to Philadelphia City Council for a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. If the legislation is approved this fall session, Philadelphia will become the largest U.S. city to date to pass a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.
But what kind of impact will the bill have, if passed? Domestic workers, organizers, employers/clients of domestic workers, and legislators discussed its scope, purpose, and power.
On September 18, the soon-to-be new Council rep from District 3 Jamie Gauthier visited AL DÍA to discuss her journey to beating a dynasty in West Philly and her responses to some of Philadelphia's most pressing issues.
Philatinos Radio founder, and host Edgar Ramirez, stopped by the AL DIA newsroom to talk about the first-ever Feria del Libro in Philadelphia.
When Fernando Armstrong joined the US Census Bureau in 1978, he prepared for the 1980 census by laying maps of the country all over the floor of his house in Puerto Rico to make sure everyone was counted. Today, with the census taking a digital-first approach, it makes participation easier than ever before. On Aug. 7, Armstrong visited AL DÍA to discuss this aspect of the 2020 census, and why this decennial count could be the most accurate as a result.
The new director of well known Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Jesus “Chuy” Guzman spoke with AL DÍA about his new music launch and the future of mariachi.
In the 11th episode of Literatura Oral, Assistant Professor Raul Diego Rivera Hernandez sits down in conversation with Content Producer, Nigel Thompson, to speak about the works of Paco Ignacio Taibo II, specifically the fourth book in his Detective Hector Belascoarán series, “No Habra Final Feliz”.
Taibo is the founder of the neo-policial genre in Latin American literature and Detective Belascoarán is his character to show life in Mexico City. This episode, Rivera Hernandez highlights how "There's No Happy Ending" emphasizes the relationship between the people, crime and police in the city. He speaks of the loneliness surrounding Detective Belascoarán and his struggle to bring justice to city enveloped by a corrupt government.
On July 18, Reid visited the AL DÍA newsroom to discuss all things census, from engagement strategies to what Philadelphians need to know about participating in 2020.
The CEO of the National Constitution Center visited AL DÍA on July 10 to discuss America’s founding document in the modern, polarized context.
This week, author Maribel Garcia, a Mexican-born, naturalized American citizen join Lily Ayllón, producer of Literatura Oral, for the tenth episode of the series, to talk about her recently published novel–Profound and Perfect things.
García shares about her childhood and upbringing in the colonias of Rio Grande, Texas. She speaks about Mexican American traditions that are still kept as well as the difficult issues that are hardly spoken about in these traditional communities. Her novel encapsulates all of this in a touching story that revolves around two sisters trying to find their way through life. Listen as Maribel Garcia sheds light on important topics that the new generations are not afraid to speak about.
In this weeks episode, Cristina Guardiola-Griffiths Professor of Spanish at the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Delaware, delves into the witchcraft and cosmetic reconstruction encompassed in the classic, tragic love story of La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas
In a story where the societal rules of the time period have been broken, Fernando de Rojas writes about young love that still resonates with the new generations. Two of his characters, Calixto and Melibea are brought together by the spells and potions of La Celestina, but aren't conscious of their consequences. In a tragic turn of events, their infatuation with each other causes many characters to perish. Listen as Dr. Guadiola-Griffiths shares de Rojas' revolutionary vision and ideas about equality.
In this week’s episode of Literatura Oral, Americo Mendoza Mori, professor of Quechua and Spanish at the University of Pennsylvania, talks with Deputy Editor Emily Neil about a poem titled Katatay, by Peruvian writer José María Arguedas.
A native of Peru, Mendoza Mori always believed that it was important to learn about his roots, especially the language of his ancestors. He also talks about how Quechua is the most spoken indigenous language, with more than 10 million people speaking the language today. And even though it isn't as widely acknowledged for its oral storytelling tradition and literature, many of the words we know come from the language, for example, the name Tupac, which means "the gatherer". Listen as Mendoza Mori teaches us a new perspective of Latin American literature.
El Hondureño y residente de Filadelfia, Allan Fajardo, nos habló de su novela, en la cual revela la historia de Honduras y la experiencia de ser inmigrante.
In a special edition of Literatura Oral, Deputy Editor Emily Neil and Content Producer Michelle Myers join Lily Ayllón to discuss “Cien Años de Soledad” by Gabriel García Márquez — with a millenial twist.
“A Hundred Years of Solitude” takes us to the town of Macondo, which was founded by the Buendía Family. This story not only gives us insight into the history of South America, but it also explores the conflicting lifestyles of traditional families. Listen as Emily, Michelle and Lily speak about how this story is still a reference to current societal concerns, and explore the Drama with a capital "D" that is the Buendía family's trials and travails in Macondo.
Earlier this year, AL DÍA published an article about Project WOW, a program run by JEVS Human Services at Orleans Technical College that is designed as a second chance for Philadelphia’s high school dropouts—ages 18 to 24.
We’ve since returned to hear more about how this program and its dedicated team of educators has helped countless high school dropouts move their lives forward.
Joining the fifth episode of Literatura Oral, AL DÍA Deputy Editor Emily Neil sits down for a conversation with Lilia Zitlalit Ayllón, the producer of Literatura Oral, to talk about one of the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca’s poems, "La Aurora."
“Dawn” (in English), is one of the pieces featured in his book, Poeta en Nueva York. This collection of poems came out of his experiences in the city in 1929, at the beginning of the Great Depression. García Lorca uses vivid imagery in order to express his feelings about injustice and poverty during that era. Tune in to listen and experience New York City from the eyes of a poet.
In our fifth episode, Dr. Jose Pereiro Otero Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Temple University, shares the short rimas (ryhmes) of iconic poet, Gustavo Adolfo Becquer.
Across the country, a tide of non-traditional candidates has been on the rise, the purpose: to change the landscape of politics.
Alan Butkovitz is running against Jim Kenney in the Democratic primary election because he believes the mayor has demonstrated a “very limited” vision for the City of Philadelphia in his first term.
The candidate stopped by the AL DÍA newsroom to discuss his candidacy for mayor in the Democratic primary election.
State Sen. Anthony Williams cites a static 26 percent poverty rate and the inability of the Kenney administration to fully understand communities of color in Philadelphia as reasons why he's challenging the Mayor in the Democratic primary election on May 21.
Check out his full conversation with AL DÍA.
Joining us for this episode is Associate Professor of Spanish and Area Chair of the Undergraduate Spanish Program at La Salle University, Dr. Luisa Ossa. She shares the short story “Ojos de Perro Azul,” by Gabriel García Márquez.
“Eyes of a Blue Dog” talks about the frustrated romance between two individuals that only meet in their dreams. Unable to find each other when they are awake, they take us into a wandering journey of hopeless dreams and desires. Listen as Dr. Ossa speaks about how García Márquez's works have been influenced by opposing world views: the military mindset vs. superstition and the supernatural.
On May 21st Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney will face off against State Senator Anthony H. Williams and former City Controller Alan Butkovitz in the Democratic primary election.
The Mayor recently visited the our newsroom to discuss his first term in office and the upcoming election with AL DÍA publisher Hernán Guaracao.
In this weeks episode, Dr. Megan Corbin, assistant chairperson, and professor of languages sits down for a conversation with Editor and host Emily Neil. Where they explore the history behind the literary work of author Ariel Dorfman’s La Muerte y La doncella
In our second episode of Literatura Oral: Literature to Listen to, Rogelio Miñana joins CEO and host Hernán Guaracao to discuss the classic "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes.
This conversation happened to take place on April 22, the 403rd anniversary of Cervantes' death. Rogelio takes us to the "Quixotesco" world of Cervantes by speaking about virtue and the freedom to choose who he wants to be. Listen as he talks about how Miguel de Cervantes allows Don Quixote to build a reality for the other characters.
On May 21st, State Representative Angel Cruz will face off against long-time rival Maria Quiñones-Sánchez in the Democratic primary election for the 7th councilmanic district seat in Philadelphia City Council.
Cruz has served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2001. He represents District 180, which includes parts of Juniata Park, Fairhill, Harrowgate, and Tioga Park, and overlaps with the 7th councilmanic district.
He has also served as a ward leader in the 7th district since 1998.
We spoke with Representative Cruz regarding some of his recent legislative work in the Pennsylvania House, the upcoming election, and why he believes he is best fit to serve the 7th District in Council.
In the first episode of Literature Oral: Literature to Listen to, AL DÍA hosted Temple University Ph.D. student Mariana Hernandez y Rojas for a conversation with its founder and CEO Hernán Guaracao about Juan Rulfo's Pedro Páramo.
For Mariana, the book's story allows her to discover new emotions with every read. She discusses this experience along with her views on the story's setting, faceless characters and toying with time conventions. Listen and together with Mariana and Hernán, discover the magic of Rulfo's timeless Mexican classic.
In January of 2019, Giselle Fetterman, a formerly undocumented immigrant from Brazil, became the Second Lady of Pennsylvania. In the time since, Fetterman has used the new platform to advance her work on immigrant rights, poverty, and empowering compassionate leadership.
The Second Lady of Pennsylvania recently visited the AL DÍA newsroom to discuss her work.
In the first year of his administration, District Attorney Larry Krasner has fulfilled several of the campaign promises which gained him the support of nearly 75 percent of Philadelphia voters and swept him into office in 2017.
But how successful have the changes that Krasner has introduced been in reducing the city's out-sized incarceration rate - and what will be the consequences locally and nationally as he continues in his efforts to reform the criminal justice system?
The DA stopped by the AL DÍA newsroom to discuss his first year in office and his new initiative to take on excessive probation and parole.
In 2007, Maria Quiñones-Sanchez became the first ever Latina elected to a District Council seat in Philadelphia. She has represented the 7th District, which covers parts of Fairhill, Kensington, Hunting Park, Feltonville, Frankford, and Juniata Park, since 2008.
Quiñones-Sanchez is up for re-election on May 21st against long-time rival, Angel Cruz.
She recently stopped by the AL DÍA newsroom to discuss her latest legislative efforts and the upcoming election.
The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania will host its annual Latin American Conference (WHALAC) at Huntsman Hall in University City later this month. The 9th edition of WHALAC will be a two-day event (March 29th and 30th) uniting business actors, government representatives and civil society members to share knowledge and strengthen community among Latin American leadership.
WHALAC is organized by a collective of Latin American graduate and undergraduate students from Wharton. Three of those student-leaders, Rafael Krausz, Esteban Gonzalez-Rosell, and Beatriz Kinguti, recently visited the AL DÍA Newsroom to discuss their work and what to expect at this year’s conference.
Check out our conversation and visit www.whalac.com to learn more about WHALAC and purchase tickets to the two-day conference.
The State of Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has had a busy two years as the State's top law enforcement official.
Shapiro’s top priority has been dealing with the opioid crisis, he told AL DÍA, and he has made waves suing the Trump administration more than 20 times to date - all successful suits, he likes to note.
Yet, perhaps what the Democratic state representative-turned-Attorney General is best known for is the grand jury report he oversaw on the Catholic Church child sex abuse and cover-up scandal, which implicated 301 “predator priests” who allegedly sexually abused more than 1,000 children in Pennsylvania, going back decades.
His office’s work on the issue influenced the Pope to call a summit last weekend to discuss the Church’s issues on the matter - a step perhaps in the right direction, despite the lack of concrete actions that have resulted from it so far.
Shapiro joined AL DÍA to discuss the Catholic Church, immigration and the opioid crisis, as well as what his political future may look like.
Journalist Eileen Truax was recently invited to Philadelphia by AL DÍA and Temple University as part of the Klein College of Media and Communications Graduate Speaker Series.
In her latest book, We Built the Wall, Truax shifts focus away from the much-discussed physical "wall" proposed by President Trump towards the considerably more real and complex bureaucratic wall already set in place to block asylum seekers from gaining entry into the United States.
With her platform, Latinx Therapy, established in April 2018, Adriana Alejandre wants to transform the way that Latinx mental health professionals can connect with those seeking access to care.
AL DÍA culture editor Emily Neil sat with Alejandre to discuss the personal experiences that led her to starting Latinx Therapy, barriers preventing many Latinx individuals from accessing the mental health care that they need, and the community that she is building to help face these challenges.
AL DÍA local politics reporter, David Maas, sits down with Camden Mayor Frank Moran to discuss his first year in office, his efforts to spur economic development in Camden, and his vision moving forward for the city just across the river from Philadelphia.