A celebration of Hispanic achievement in Philadelphia
10/17/2018 - 12:28
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At the Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon, AL DÍA recognized five local leaders of Hispanic descent for the vital contributions they make in our region.
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At the Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon, AL DÍA recognized five local leaders of Hispanic descent for the vital contributions they make in our region.
A new definition of ‘Hispanic’
10/17/2018 - 12:28
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As we finish the month assigned in the calendar to the celebration of Hispanic Heritage, I made this reflection before an audience of around 300 guests who packed the Lincoln Hall this past week to attend AL DÍA’s Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon.
Una celebración de logros hispanos en Filadelfia
10/17/2018 - 12:03
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En el Almuerzo de Premios a la Herencia Hispana, AL DÍA hizo un reconocimiento a cinco líderes locales de descendencia hispana por las contribuciones vitales que hacen en nuestra región.
La diferencia entre ‘estereotipo’ y ‘arquetipo’
10/12/2018 - 09:22
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La celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana es una oportunidad para llevar a cabo una importante reflexión sobre cómo las palabras pueden curar o hacer daño, ayudar o entorpecer, restaurar o destruir.
There is a difference between Stereotype and Archetype
10/12/2018 - 09:18
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The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to make an important reflection on how words can heal or hurt, help or hinder, restore or destroy.
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago: Una pionera en educación
10/03/2018 - 14:52
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De crecer en una familia de trabajadores migrantes puertorriqueños a allanar el camino hacia el éxito en el ámbito educativo, la Dra. Bonilla-Santiago nunca ha perdido su enfoque directo y honesto para generar el cambio.
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago: A Trailblazer in Education
10/03/2018 - 14:26
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From growing up in a Puerto Rican migrant worker family to paving a path to success in academia, Dr. Bonilla-Santiago has never lost her straightforward and honest approach to creating change.
Hispanic Caucus rejects Trump's invitation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage
09/18/2018 - 15:57
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The Hispanic Caucus in Congress rejected President Trump's invitation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on the grounds that the rhetoric and anti-immigrant policies of his administration transform the celebration into an act of hypocrisy.
El Caucus Hispano rechaza la invitación del Presidente Trump a celebrar la Herencia Hispana y le llama “hipocresía”
09/18/2018 - 15:43
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El Caucus Hispano en el Congreso rechazó la invitación del Presidente Trump a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana alegando que la retórica y las políticas anti-inmigrante de su administración transforman la celebración en un acto de hipocresía.
¿Por qué es tan importante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana?
09/13/2018 - 15:27
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AL DÍA celebra por tercer año consecutivo el Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon el 10 de octubre.
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month important?
09/13/2018 - 15:23
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AL DÍA News will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its signature Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon on October 10.
Dos "Restrepos": Dos Héroes Americanos
09/13/2018 - 12:51
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Juan Sebástian Restrepo, un Colombiano naturalizado ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, y médico al servicio del Ejército de este país, ofrendó su vida por su país de adopción en Afganistan en el 2007. Luis Felipe Restrepo, otro ciudadano naturalizado, hoy Juez de la influyente Corte Federal de Apelaciones, vive aquí entre nosotros, un héroe viviente que AL DÍA reconocerá el próximo 10 de octubre.
Two "Restrepos": Two American Heroes
09/13/2018 - 12:45
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Juan Sebástian Restrepo gave up his life heroically fighting in the US Army in Afghanistan in 2007. L. Felipe Restrepo, yet another Colombian-born naturalized U.S. Citizen, is here, living among us, in Philadelphia— a living hero AL DIA will celebrate on October the 10th.
Juez Felipe Restrepo: "Tienes que involucrarte en tu democracia"
09/13/2018 - 11:03
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El juez de la Corte de Circuito, L. Felipe Restrepo, habló con AL DÍA sobre cómo un inmigrante colombiano se convirtió en un funcionario de alto rango en el sistema judicial de los EE. UU.
Judge Felipe Restrepo: 'You have to engage in your democracy'
09/13/2018 - 10:58
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Circuit Court Judge L. Felipe Restrepo spoke with AL DÍA about how a Colombian immigrant became a high-ranking official in the U.S. judiciary.
This is why AL DÍA celebrates Hispanic Heritage in Philadelphia
08/15/2018 - 10:26
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Enough is enough. We are exhausted of the #Stereotype. But wait! This is coming: The #ALDIArchetype, a better way of looking at our Common American Heritage.
Henry Cisneros to deliver keynote address at Hispanic Heritage Awards Luncheon
08/08/2018 - 10:58
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Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will speak at AL DÍA News’ annual awards ceremony in Philadelphia in October.
AL DÍA honors 'Pillars of Leadership'
10/12/2017 - 16:21
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AL DÍA recognized four local Latino leaders in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mayor condemns U.S. society's 'sinister elements'
10/11/2017 - 16:59
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Mayor Jim Kenney praised the contributions of Philadelphia's Hispanic community while challenging divisive national rhetoric.
[OP-ED]: Solo la solidaridad puede dar significado al Mes de la Herencia Hispana
09/22/2017 - 09:21
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Podría llegar a ser una de esas grandes ironías de la historia si en este Mes de la Herencia Hispana, durante este año terrible, el concepto de “ser latino en EE. UU.” finalmente significara algo más que los lugares comunes usuales como “este es nuestro año”, “hemos llegado muy lejos” -- ustedes saben de lo que hablo.
[OP-ED]: This Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s look past the kitsch and have a meaningful discussion
09/22/2017 - 08:48
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This past weekend I saw a few cars flying Mexican flags.
[OP-ED]: Only True Solidarity Can Give Meaning to Hispanic Heritage Month
09/21/2017 - 17:16
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The fact is that even before the almost unbelievable catastrophes left in their wake by hurricanes Irma and Maria, and the terrible earthquake in Mexico, President Trump had already made this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month the worst ever.
[OP-ED]: What the hell is "Hispanic Heritage"?
09/13/2017 - 12:51
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The Hispanic celebration begins this month and this Colombian-Venezuelan journalist asks himself what the hell is "Hispanic Heritage" about?
Latino: Is it born or done?
09/13/2017 - 12:30
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For Latin Americans, it is clear that they share a common history, mixing conquest, colonization, state formation, Catholic imaginary, Christmas ... when one travels to a city, it is normal to see Latinos going together.
History of Hispanic Heritage Month
09/13/2017 - 12:23
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Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th. This is the chance to discuss about the role of Latinos in the USA.