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Jesus Pagan is a salsero, singer, songwriter, and producer. Here, he performs La Rumba Se Pone Buena, which he wrote (arranged by Ray Gonzalez).

‘La Rumba Se Pone Buena’ by Jesus Pagan

Apr 12, 2018 No Comments

Jesus Pagan is a salsero, singer, songwriter, and producer. Here, he performs La Rumba Se Pone Buena, which he wrote (arranged by Ray Gonzalez). Award …

Stereotypes and social preconceptions limit our ability to express our traditions and cultures. Explore these stereotypes on Presencia, April 12 at 7:30pm.

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Apr 10, 2018 No Comments

Stereotypes and social preconceptions limit our ability to express our traditions and cultures. Bay Path University executive Elizabeth Cardona and Elms College professor Javier Venturi …

Many immigrants are not fully aware of their workers’ rights — this can be especially of true of undocumented workers. Pioneer Valley Workers Center is working hard to teach local immigrant workers of their rights in the workplace.

Teaching Immigrants Their Workers’ Rights

Apr 5, 2018 No Comments

Verónica García hablará de los derechos del trabajador inmigrante con la colombiana Diana Sierra, organizadora en estrategia política en la educación de los derechos del …

Guitarist Daniel Salazar blends Spanish, Latin American, and world music to push the boundaries of classical guitar. On WGBY’s Presencia, Salazar performs his arrangement of “Romance.”

Guitarist Daniel Salazar Plays ‘Romance’

Apr 5, 2018 No Comments

El guitarrista Daniel Salazar combina música española, latinoamericana y varias músicas del mundo para ampliar las fronteras de la guitarra clásica. En este programa de …

Daniel Salazar is a classical guitarist whose performances been enjoyed by audiences in over 12 countries.Salazar performs his original song “Canción.”

‘Canción’ By Guitarist Daniel Salazar

Apr 5, 2018 No Comments

Salazar es un guitarrista clásico cuyas actuaciones como solista y siendo parte de una orquesta han sido disfrutadas por audiencias en más de doce países. …

Dr. Ramon Torrecilha, president of Westfield State University shares his ideas for improving first generation college students retention rates and providing support.

Supporting First Generation College Students

Apr 5, 2018 No Comments

Dr. Torrecilha will talk with us about his experience arriving to the United States as a 17-year-old who didn’t speak a word of English. Torrecilha …

Host Zydalis Bauer introduces the powerful stories of immigrants Carlos Alberto and Elisa Roblero, two young adults who left their native countries with a motivation to succeed.

Young Immigrants Motivated to Succeed

Apr 5, 2018 No Comments

Zydalis Bauer has been a part of the digital story workshops, and in one of those workshops a group of immigrants who had recently arrived …

Explore issues related to immigration Thursday, April 5 at 7:30pm on the Presencia Season 3 premiere. Hear how Westfield State University is increasing retention rates among first-generation college students, the stories of two young adults who migrated to the US, and how Pioneer Valley Workers Center addresses the rights of undocumented workers.

Presencia Season 3 Premiere Preview

Apr 3, 2018 No Comments

We’re exploring issues related to immigration Thursday, April 5 at 7:30pm on the Presencia premiere. Westfield State University President Dr. Ramon Torrecilha discusses his efforts …

FULL EPISODE: Presencia: Unidos After Maria

Oct 13, 2017 No Comments

Many local families are preparing to receive folks displaced by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico — and many local efforts are underway to help rebuild …

Local business leaders and politicians discuss the impact of Hurricane Maria on both the island of Puerto Rico and western Massachusetts & Connecticut.

Hurricane Maria’s Impact on Western New England

Oct 13, 2017 No Comments

Edward Nuñez, vice president of commercial lending for Freedom Credit Union, joins Holyoke City Councilor Nelson Roman and Joseph E. Rodriguez, Deputy State Director for …