This year, the Latin American Festival, now in its 32nd year, will feature 19 special guests representing the various Hispanic communities that bring the city of Charlotte to life…
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Nico Amortegui: An Immigrant on the Walls of Charlotte
There’s a saying that Nico Amortegui lives by: “Every beginning is difficult.” In his case, that’s exactly how it was when he started a new life as an immigrant, arriving with his parents at age 17 and embarking on a self-taught career in art.
Metamorphosis
By Jesus Redondo
Child of the mountains,
valleys, gorges, and the weeping
of springs,
carved bark
half a century on,
how much have they changed
those dreams
that you never
managed to sketch in
native strokes
Nelly Tamez's book: The Transformation of the Farm
I’m going to start this article by telling a new story. The story of Nelly Tamez, a Mexican woman with a deep sense of connection to her Mexican roots, to her essence, and to her literature…
Flip-flops from Morelos
The history of the Chinelos de Morelos dates back to 1807 in the state of Morelos, Mexico, in the municipality of Tlacayapan; it began with a protest by the indigenous people against the Spanish…
Luis Abundez: A Cartoonist Who Brings Smiles
Anyone lucky enough to meet Don Luis and hear his story will quickly realize that he has a knack for putting a smile on people’s faces. His energy, empathy, and people skills are instantly apparent.