Author: Freixys Casado

Latinx: A Look Inside The Dominican Hair Salon Experience

July 1, 2018 Freixys Casado

From an early age, Rosaura Reynoso understood how hair has the power to frame a woman’s face. She developed a passion for the art of hair styling, and in 1983 decided to start her journey

Latinx: Hispanic-Owned Businesses Continue To Grow in the Greater Philadelphia Region

July 1, 2018 Freixys Casado

On a national level, the Latinx baby boom is expected to increase the population by 167% in the next thirty years. With an ever growing population of about 1.6 million residents, the Latinx community in

Latinx: The 197th District Elects Their First Dominican-American State Rep. Candidate

June 28, 2018 Freixys Casado

Danilo Burgos, former aide to Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and Councilman Allan Domb, became the 197th District’s first Dominican-American State Representative candidate after defeating incumbent Rep. Emilio Vazquez and CEO of Pan-American Mental Health Services Fred Ramirez in

Latinx: Udini La Voz Embraces Unity Through Music

June 11, 2018 Freixys Casado

His name is Odin Palacio, but the community knows him by his artistic name, Udini La Voz. Originally from Panama, Palacio is a young local talent whose mission is to create a bicultural movement with

Latinx: Seven Places You Can Find Dominican Chimis

June 5, 2018 Freixys Casado

Not to be confused with the Argentinian sauce Chimichurri, the Dominican Chimichurris is an after-party must. Originating in the Dominican Republic, the Chimi is a burger-like specialty sold out of panel trucks in corners of