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Doña Ana, a North End Grandmother

May 3, 2018 No Comments

Zydalis Bauer will play her digital story about Ana. A resident of northern Springfield, Ana was a woman worthy of admiration; strong yet affectionate, and …

Amapolas is a group of Bomba and Plena dancers, 55 years of age and older, from Holyoke Senior Center Here, they dance to the song, "Quinto y Tumbador."

Holyoke’s Amapolas Dances to “Quinto y Tumbador”

May 3, 2018 No Comments

Amapolas es un grupo de bailarines de bomba y plena, de 55 años en adelante del Grupo Social “Reunión”. Parte del Consejo de Envejecimiento y …

Amapolas is a group of Bomba and Plena dancers, 55 years of age and older, from Holyoke Senior Center Here, they dance to the song,"El Conde de Loiza."

Holyoke’s Amapolas Performs to “El Conde de Loiza”

May 3, 2018 No Comments

La segunda participación del grupo Amapolas, bailan una danza de bomba y plena con la canción “El Conde de Loiza” de los Hermanos Ayala (del …

For many families, grandparents represent generations of tradition & cultural cohesion. This week on WGBY’s Presencia, elders are given the spotlight.

Presenica 305 Preview

Apr 30, 2018 No Comments

For many families, grandparents represent generations of tradition and cultural cohesion. This week on WGBY’s bilingual program Presencia, elders are given the spotlight. First, hear …

Puerto Rican nationalist Oscar López Rivera shares his stories and perspectives on WGBY's bilingual program, Presencia.

Oscar López Rivera and Civil Disobedience

Apr 26, 2018 No Comments

Verónica García conversa con Oscar López Rivera, activista puertorriqueño que dirigió las Fuerzas Armadas de Liberación Nacional Puertorriqueña (FALN), una organización dedicada a la independencia …

Professional dancer Jaime Alvarez promotes contemporary dances in the New England area. Here, he performs a waltz to "Desde El Alma."

Jaime Alvarez Performs Waltz, “Desde El Alma”

Apr 26, 2018 No Comments

Jaime Álvarez ha estudiado baile con maestros de clase mundial en varios países, participando en muchos talleres de entrenamiento de danza de tango argentino. Él …

Civil rights attorney Dr. Iván Espinoza-Madrigal and Springfield-based community leader Elsie Sanchez talk about their experiences with social activism.

Reflecting on Social Activism

Apr 26, 2018 No Comments

Verónica García conversa con el Dr. Iván Espinoza Madrigal, abogado en derecho civil y justicia racial, y con la activista social y líder comunitaria Elsie …

Neftali Duran discusses Nuestras Raíces and the Holyoke organization’s promotes food justice by working to create more equitable food systems in the region.

Nuestras Raíces and Food Justice in Holyoke

Apr 26, 2018 No Comments

Verónica García entrevista a Neftalí Duran de Nuestras Raíces, oriundo de Oaxaca, México, chef, maestro y defensor de la justicia alimentaria. Duran lleva 20 años …

Professional dancer Jaime Alvarez promotes contemporary dances in the New England area. Here, he performs a tango to "Poema."

Jaime Alvarez Performs Tango, “Poema”

Apr 26, 2018 No Comments

Jaime Álvarez en este segmento danza un tango bajo el tema “Poema” de Oswaldo Pugliese con la bailarina Kathryn A. Curtis. In this segment, Jaime …

Explore the themes of social justice and activism in western New England's Latino Community. Thurs, April 26, 7:30pm #onWGBY.

Civil rights attorney Dr. Iván Espinoza-Madrigal and Springfield-based community leader Elsie Sanchez talk about their experiences regarding social activism. Neftali Duran discusses Nuestras Raíces and …