Author Archives: Ricky Harrison IV

Ernesto Padilla

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

Ernesto Padilla arrived in the United States from Mexico in 2004. He has lived in Charlotte and Durham. Ernesto Padilla llegó a los Estados Unidos de México en 2004. Ha vivido en Charlotte y Durham. El Centro Hispano offers many … Continue reading →

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La Historia de la Salud Latina en Durham

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Ricky Harrison IV

ENGLISH La Historia de la Salud Latina en Durham Escrito Por: Andrea Mendoza De acuerdo con La oficina del censo de EE.UU, los latinos forman el 15% de la comunidad de Durham, aproximadamente unas 32.000 personas. En 2013, el condado de … Continue reading →

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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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