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Andrew Kolba

Andrew Kolba

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I am a writer with a background in journalism and creative writing.

I am a writer with a background in journalism and creative writing. For Al Día, I've focused on culture and am particularly invested in music. I'm also drawn to literature, film, art, performance, Philly going-ons, and stories from Puerto Rico. I graduated from Temple University in 2021.

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Two Puerto Rican students were two of only a few Latinos honored as 2022 Presidential scholars. Photo: Unsplash.

Advocacy

Latino Students Honored

May 13th, 2022
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Bertha González Nieves is the co-founder of Casa Dragones. Photo: Getty Images

Entrepreneurs

Tequila and Art

May 12th, 2022
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Playwright James Iljames has served as the artistic director of the Wilma Theater during the 2021-2022 season. Photo: The Wilma Theater

Philadelphia

James Iljames’ Pulitzer

May 12th, 2022
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Jim Starlin, George Perez, Ron Lim, and Joe Rubenstein sign autographs at the 'Marvel Infinity Ultimate Fan Signing With Complete Team!' during the Seventh Annual Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con at the Las Vegas Convention Center on June 15, 2019. Photo: Paul Butterfield/Getty Images for Amazing Comic

Books and Authors

Remembering George Pérez

May 11th, 2022
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After a COVID shutdown, Yucatán's most unique gallery is back. Photo: sferik.art

Heritage and History

Mexico’s Natural Art Gallery

May 11th, 2022
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Taller Puertorriqueño is one of the most important stops on Visit Philly's curated list. Photo: Taller Puertorriqueño.

Philadelphia

Visit Latino Philly

May 10th, 2022
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Yes, Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza is getting a musical. Photo: Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images for Taco Bell.

Heritage and History

Taco Bell’s Pizza Musical

May 10th, 2022
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'La Alma', by Emanuel Martinez was completed in Denver in 1978, is now in danger of being erased. Photo: Chicano/a/z Murals of Colorado Project.

Heritage and History

Chicano Murals in Danger

May 9th, 2022
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Diego Castellanos and family circa 1997. Photo: AL DÍA Archives.

On screen

Honoring Diego Castellanos

May 9th, 2022
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(Left to right, top to bottom) Pyrokinesis, 2021, Poisoned Well II, 2021, Palingenesis (indeterminate phase), 2020. Photos: Diana Sofia Lozano, dianaslozano.com

Heritage and History

A Sculptor’s Floral World

May 9th, 2022
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New Mexico is getting hammered with wildfires at the moment. Photo: Pexels

Heritage and History

Wildfires in New Mexico

May 5th, 2022
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LUMA has been in the hot seat since taking over Puerto Rico's power grid. Photo: Getty Images.

Policy

Luma Energy v. Corporate PR

May 4th, 2022
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Montserrat Diaz with her first place prize. Photo courtesy of Servicios de la Raza.

Advocacy

Art Contest for Vax

May 4th, 2022
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Amanda Serrano boxing Katie Taylor on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Madison Square Garden. Photo: Getty Images.

Heritage and History

Amanda Serrano’s Impact

May 4th, 2022
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Residents captured many grainy videos like the one screenshotted here of the tornado that hit on May 2. Screenshot: Darwin Cruz via Storyful.

Heritage and History

Tornado Hits Puerto Rico

May 3rd, 2022
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Jazz Chisholm (left) and Lucius Fox (right) recently shared the MLB field in a game between the Marlins and Nationals. Photos: Getty Images.

Heritage and History

A Bahamas Duo’s MLB Dream

May 3rd, 2022
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Xochitl Gomez with 'Doctor Strange' co-star Benedict Cumberbatch at the premiere of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic.

On screen

America Chavez Controversy

May 2nd, 2022
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Mexican artist Bosco Sodi poses next to his artwork Muro, a wall built on London's South Bank to protest against US President Donald Trump. Photo: Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images.

Heritage and History

Bosco Sodi Explores Palazzo

April 29th, 2022
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Alma del Mar is one of many restaurants participating in this year's Mexican week in Philly. Photo: Harrison Brink

Philadelphia

Mexican Week in Philly

April 29th, 2022
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Victor Peter Rodriguez is the NJPCC’s new Vice President of Administration. Photo: New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce.

Advocacy

New NJ Latino Pride Head

April 22nd, 2022
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NK on the red carpet ahead of the 2022 Latin AMAs. Photo: Greg Doherty/Getty Images

Music

NK at the Latin AMAs

April 22nd, 2022

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Mexico-based electric car-maker Zacua has an all-female team. Photo: Zacua.

Entrepreneurs

All-Woman Car Makers

April 22nd, 2022
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Taller is premiering the exhibit this Friday. Photo courtesy of Taller Puertorriqueño.

Philadelphia

See Martorell's ‘A/Restos’

April 21st, 2022

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The Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts. Photo: DeAgostini/Getty Images.

Heritage and History

Taíno Site at Risk

April 21st, 2022
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Chicano Park is under an interstate highway and home to the biggest collection of Chicano murals in the world. Photo: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images.

Heritage and History

Chicano Park at 52

April 21st, 2022
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Fernando Botero in Madrid. Photo: Oscar Gonzalez/NurPhoto via Getty Images.

Heritage and History

Fernando Botero at 90

April 20th, 2022
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The 'Shared Roots' festival kicked off last Saturday. Graphic: AfroMundo

Heritage and History

NM’s Afro-Latino Festival

April 20th, 2022
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Karamo Brown at the 94th Annual Academy Awards. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images.

On screen

‘Karamo’ Makes History

April 20th, 2022
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The Garcías are all grown up. Photo: New Cadence Productions.

On screen

‘The Brothers Garcia,’ 2022

April 19th, 2022
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Oregon is researching Indigenous uses of mushrooms to inform a new therapeutic effort using psilocybin. Photo: Unsplash

Heritage and History

Shrooms have history

April 19th, 2022
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Multimedia artist Johnny Irizarry. Photo: Rafael Damast/Taller Puertorriqueño.

Heritage and History

Struggle Through Art

April 19th, 2022
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