Monthly Archives: January 2015

El Centro Hispano

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

ENGLISH El Centro Hispano Escrito Por: Valerie Parker & Kimberly Eddleman Fundado en 1992, El Centro Hispano en una organización independiente sin fines de lucro y una de las primeras organizaciones en Durham para satisfacer las necesidades de la nueva … Continue reading →

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Salomon Rivas

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Salomon Rivas arrived in 1988 seeking asylum from the civil war in El Salvador. He runs El Cuscatleco with his cousin, Saúl. He became a citizen in 2006 and considers voting a civil responsibility. Salomon Rivas llegó en 1988 buscando … Continue reading →

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María Luisa Solis

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Description in English: When María Luisa moved from Mexico she first began to work in California. In this clip she narrates her personal journey and describes how she started her own business cleaning houses in Durham. Descripción en Español: Cuando … Continue reading →

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Clina Polloni

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Clina Polloni is a painter, graphic designer, and teacher. Originally from Chile, she arrived in the US in 1972. To find out more about her exhibitions and classes go to: http://www.clinapolloni.com/ Clina Polloni es pintora, diseñadora gráfica y maestra. Originalmente … Continue reading →

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José Arias

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Description in English: José Arias arrived in the United States in 1985. He took a risk of opening Torero’s Mexican Restaurant when there were few Latinos in Durham and has worked hard to make it a success. He has seen … Continue reading →

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José Alegría

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Description in English: José Alegría moved from Mexico in 1989. He works with the LGBTQ community through programming at El Centro Hispano. José provides information on the types of services that El Centro Hispano offers to try and support the … Continue reading →

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Patricia Meléndez

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Patricia Meléndez arrived in the United States in 1995 and works in the Durham County Public Library.  She describes the growth of the Latino/a community in Durham. Patricia says that it is a great advantage to speak two languages and … Continue reading →

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María Luisa Aguirreu

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

María Luisa works as a cook at the Super Taquería. She arrived from Mexico in 1998. She describes why she left Mexico and how she has worked hard to build a good life for herself in Durham. She suggests going … Continue reading →

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Alejandro Flores Rodríguez

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Description in English Alejandro arrived in the United States in 1990. He describes why he moved to Durham and the diversity of the Latino community here. Alejandro talks about how his entrepreneurial ventures have grown over the years including opening … Continue reading →

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Ricardo Acevedo Morales

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Description in English Ricardo is an entrepreneur originally from Mexico and arrived in the United States in 2005. He speaks about the changes in his career since he arrived in Durham and his new business in construction. He shares his … Continue reading →

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