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Celebrate the memory of Judy Allen, who passed away due to cancer. This digital story Allen herself created showcases her strength as she accepted her difficult diagnosis and her passion as lived her very best life.

Judy Allen: A Showcase of Strength

Apr 19, 2018 No Comments

Zydalis shares the story of Judy Allen, who passed away from cancer. This digital story, which was created by Allen, shows her strength in accepting …

Baystate Medical Centers Dr. Nicolas Cal and social worker/cancer surivor Maria Lopez discuss the need for cancer awareness in the Latino community. Latinos are at a slightly higher risk than most for cancer.

Advocating Cancer Awareness

Apr 19, 2018 No Comments

En este segmento, Verónica entrevista al Doctor Nicolás Cal, uruguayo especialista en medicina interna de Baystate Medical Center y a la señora María López, trabajadora …

Shanon Ortega is a worship leader, songwriter, and winner of Solo tu Voz 2017. He performs "Reckless Love."

Shanon Ortega Performs ‘Reckless Love’

Apr 19, 2018 No Comments

Shannon Ortega es un líder de adoración, compositor y ganador de ‘Solo Tu Voz’ 2017. Ha actuado con BJ Putnam, Daniel Johnson, René González, Ingrid …

Meet Keylarie Diaz & Adneris Alicea, two strong western New England women who share powerful stories about surviving cancer.

Inspiration in the Face of Cancer

Apr 19, 2018 No Comments

En este segmento compartimos la historia de Keylarie Díaz, sobreviviente de cáncer cervical y Adneris Alicea, paciente de cáncer de seno. Vamos a conocer como …

Shanon Ortega is a worship leader, songwriter, and winner of Solo tu Voz 2017. Here he performs "This Is Amazing Grace."

Shanon Ortega Sings ‘This Is Amazing Grace’

Apr 19, 2018 No Comments

Shannon Ortega en la serie bilingüe Presencia de WGBY, interpreta “This Is Amazing Grace”, escrita por Phil Wickham, Josh Farro y Jeremy Riddle. On WGBY’s …

Presencia focuses on cancer and how the disease affects the Latino community in western Massachusetts. Weds, April 19 at 7:30pm #onWGBY.

Presencia 303 Preview

Apr 17, 2018 No Comments

Dr. Nicolas Cal, an internal medicine specialist at Baystate Medical Center, explains that Latinos are at a slightly higher risk than most for cancer. Social …

What’s the difference between “Hispanic” & “Latino”? Janis Negron explores the terminology and takes to the streets to see which one people prefer.

Hispanic vs. Latino: Which Is the Correct Term?

Apr 12, 2018 No Comments

Zydalis Bauer reflects upon the differences between the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino.” Which one should you use, and when? Janis Negron, an intern at WGBY …

Jesus Pagan Sings ‘Te Amo Tanto’

Apr 12, 2018 No Comments

Jesús Pagan, salsero, cantante, compositor y productor, interpreta “Te amo tanto” de su composición. Arreglo musical Héctor “Máximo” Rodríguez. Ganador del premio 2019, fue nominado …

Holyoke, MA native Harry Melendez is a Latino an inspirational community leader. Melendez seek to improve the lives of others through organizations like I'm Running for Holyoke and the Paper City Basketball Club.

Harry Melendez: Inspiring Holyoke

Apr 12, 2018 No Comments

Zydalis interviews Harry Melendez, resident of Holyoke, Massachusetts. Harry will talk about why being a community advocate is so important to him, and how he …

Bay Path University's Elizabeth Cardona & Elms College's Javier Venturi discuss how diverse communities like ours can live out and express a range of cultural identities and traditions amid pre-existing stereotypes.

Cultural Expression & Stereotyping

Apr 12, 2018 No Comments

Cuando estamos fuera de nuestro entorno, llevamos imágenes y estereotipos predeterminados del sitio a donde nos dirigimos. Esos estereotipos pueden ser culturales, sociales o raciales. …