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Immigration

Immigration: Five Organizations Helping Immigrants

October 1, 2014 1

Community organizations have evolved into some of the most powerful advocates for immigrants. Some groups focus solely on activism, while others perform multiple services to ease the fear of refugees who are in dire need of assistance. Here are [continue reading…]

Education

Al Dia: Latina Counselor Helps Kenginston CAPA Students

April 2, 2014 0

As Keila Vargas puts it, she has two babies back at home and countless others at Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (KCAPA). Vargas, whose parents are from the Dominican Republic, is [continue reading…]

Social Issues

Northeast: The Latino-American Myth

July 2, 2012 1

https://vimeo.com/45031895] Living in the United States is a dream many foreigners strive for, but often the reality of life here isn’t what many Latinos expect. Maria del Coral Morales, Angel Avila and Pablo Martin are [continue reading…]

North Philadelphia

Al Dia: Why Some Latinos Do Business Outside Philadelphia

June 19, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/44225595] Many small Latino business owners find more advantages in doing business in the suburbs surrounding Philadelphia because of numerous challenges encountered when owning a business inside the city. One such business person is Sara [continue reading…]

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