Miguel Urrego: a talent waiting to be discovered

By Voz: Miguel Felipe Urrego Montoya is a talented young immigrant from Colombia. At 20 years old, he has carved out his own path to this country and explored his roles as a student, artist, and social activist. As an artist, he competed at UNCC in 2019, where he won second place with his piece“Once.” Continue reading “Miguel Urrego: A Talent to Be Explored”

My fears are holding me back

By Axel Nuñez I am in 6th grade and attend school in the State of Mexico, where we are taught English as a second language. To give you some context on how I learn English in Mexico: Mr. Alejandro addresses the class in his commanding voice, “Now, repeat after me. Say this: ‘Hello. How are you?’” “HELLOOW HAAAWARESigue leyendo «My fears are stopping me»

“ALLIANCE” for the community

The young people of Alianza Charlotte “For a Drug-Free Community” shared their experiences as members of the Latino community living in Charlotte. Through various forms of multimedia expression—including photos, writing, and painting—these young people raise awareness about challenging issues facing their community: mental health, substance abuse, race, and identity.

Venezuela is also part of the Americas

By Edmundo Pacheco This time it’s Venezuela’s turn, and this playlist is a tiny sample and a tribute to Venezuelan music in general. The variety in its musical sounds is due in large part to the diversity of geographical regions and, as in all of Latin America, cultural fusion, imposed religion,Continue reading “Venezuela Is Also America”