Author Archives: Ricky Harrison IV
Alejandro Flores Rodríguez
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
Ricardo Acevedo Morales
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
Fausto Paguada
Fausto Paguada, originally from Honduras, arrived in NC in 2004. He speaks about the diversity and growth of the Latino population in Durham over the years as well as the growth of Latino businesses. He believes that there are … Continue reading
Posted in Community Member, Video Interviews
Tagged cambios en Durham, Honduras, universidad
Leave a comment
Cornelio Campos
Part 1: Mix of Cultures / Mezcla de Culturas Part 2: Symbols and Identity / Símbolos e Identidad Part 3: Identity: The Use of the Term “Latino” / El Uso del Término “Latino” Description in English: Cornelio Campos is a Mexican-born artist now living in Durham, … Continue reading
Posted in Artist, Video Interviews
Tagged assimilación, cultura, identidad, llegada, México
Leave a comment
Graciela Vidal
Graciela Vidal is a professor at Duke University in the Spanish Language Program. She moved to the United States from Mendoza, Argentina, many years ago. She became a professor in the United States, and also cares for family. Graciela Vidal es una profesora … Continue reading
Posted in Community Member, Video Interviews
Tagged Argentina, assimilación, cultura, identidad, universidad
Leave a comment
Yanett Salinas
Yanett Salinas, “la Regia de Monterrey” is a traditional Mexican folk singer. Yanett lives in Durham with her two children, and sings at a variety of events. Yanett talks about the obstacles she faces in her professional career due to … Continue reading
Posted in Artist, Video Interviews
Tagged cultura, identidad, México, retos, ser madre, tradiciones
Leave a comment
El Centro Hispano
ESPAÑOL El Centro Hispano By: Valerie Parker & Kimberly Eddleman Founded in 1992, El Centro Hispano is an independent non-profit organization, one of the first organizations in Durham to satisfy the needs of the new Hispanic community. Originally called The … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Essay
Leave a comment
Educación y Esfuerzos de Activista
ENGLISH Accesibilidad de Universidad para Estudiantes DACA en Carolina del Norte y los Esfuerzos de Activistas en el Area Triangle Research Park Escrito Por: Stephanie Colorado Educación en Carolina del Norte Los estudiantes indocumentados tienen que pagar costos de fuera … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Essay
Leave a comment
Latino Health
ESPAÑOL History of Latino Health in Durham By: Andrea Mendoza According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinos make up nearly 15% of Durham County, around 32,000 people. In 2013, Durham County published a health report that revealed that Hispanic Durham County … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Essay
Leave a comment
Tráfico y la Explotación
ENGLISH Tráfico y la Explotación de los latinos en los Estados Unidos Escrito Por: Karina Roma Traducido por: Michael Courtney En 2010, había casi 30.000 inmigrantes latinos en Durham, el noventa por ciento de los cuales eran inmigrantes indocumentados (Johnson). … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Essay
Leave a comment
