By Edgar Larrea
Hate me, for pity's sake, I beg you; hate me without limit or mercy
I’d rather hate than be indifferent… because resentment hurts less than being forgotten.
Julio Jaramillo, “Hate Me”
My first semester at a graduate school in this country quickly taught me that I was going to need much more time and (above all) money than I had available. By the end of those first 14 weeks, I was completely exhausted, both physically and mentally.
By Sorayda Díaz
When Willie Quintana left his hometown of Barinas, Venezuela, in 2015 to head to the United States, he carried more than just dreams in his luggage: he carried with him a deep connection to his cultural and musical roots. Coming from a family where traditional and folk music was always a part of life, Willie grew up surrounded by Venezuelan melodies and drums steeped in history.
By Fabiana Silva Ramírez
Milagros Ugueto doesn't just teach Spanish; she fosters pride, helps people reconnect with their roots, and strengthens communities. Born in Venezuela, she has a solid background in education with a concentration in English, but her calling extends far beyond the classroom: Milagros has touched the lives of hundreds of people, both inside and outside the classroom.
Por Sorayda Díaz
Desde niña, Nathalia supo que la danza sería parte integral de su vida. La danza siempre fue su lenguaje, su forma natural de expresarse, recuerda con cariño.
En Colombia, su país natal, creaba coreografías improvisadas en casa, usando cintas y medias, manifestando desde temprana edad su profunda conexión con el arte y la cultura.
By Sorayda Díaz
Film, like music, is an act of remembrance. And when the two intertwine in a story that transcends borders, the result can strike a deep chord.
Eso es lo que sucedió en Charlotte con la proyección de El Bolero de Rubén, la primera película musical colombiana escrita y dirigida por Juan Carlos Mazo, que llegó a la ciudad para abrir un espacio de reflexión colectiva.
Por Irlanda Ruiz
Desde tiempos inmemoriales, contar historias ha sido una de las formas más poderosas de transmitir conocimientos, preservar la memoria colectiva y generar cambios en la sociedad.
