Lucila Ruvalcaba irradia una energía que no se puede ignorar. Desde el momento en que comienza a hablar sobre su vida y su trabajo, es evidente que está en una misión. Como embajadora cultural de Mexico, ha dejado una marca indeleble en los lugares que ha pisado, promoviendo la comprensión intercultural y enriqueciendo las comunidades a las que sirve.
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Defying the Odds: The Immigrant’s Journey Was Celebrated Through Art and Culture in “Here to Stay”
The weather forecast called for a 70 percent chance of rain on Friday night—just another one of those jokes we’ve come to expect from the Queen City. The only prediction that came true was that the night of October 13 brought a deluge of art and culture to close out Hispanic Heritage Month.
“Here to Stay: The Art of the Immigrant” flooded the Bohemian Garden and Carillon Gallery with all the color, flavor, tradition, dreams, and stories that more than 20 Latino immigrant artists shared that night.
Latin American Future: Omar Jorge
Omar Jorge was born in New York to Dominican parents, and his family has always been deeply involved in the business world. Omar graduated with a law degree, studied real estate, and is the leader of the second generation of his family to be involved in the retail industry.
Crossing the Pond
Pack your bags, book a flight
We hug and say goodbye.
We take a long walk around the Island of Enchantment
and we silence the voice of despair.
Born in the Carolinas: La Casa Argentina
There is a Casa Argentina in North Carolina, a state with a growing community. Its founder, Gabriela Ortiz, tells us that the organization is now legally incorporated, held its first event this year, and is preparing for an opening gala next year.
“Here to Stay”: The Art of the Immigrant
An exhibition of works by local artists explores the theme of immigration and highlights the journeys and experiences encountered during migration and displacement. As immigrants themselves, some artists choose to reflect on and share their personal stories through the process of creating their art.