Tag Archives: cultura
Ivan Almonte
Ivan moved to NC in 1999 after living with his family in California. He is Mexican. Ivan se mudó a Carolina del Norte en 1999 después de haber vivido con su familia en California. Es mexicano. When Ivan moved to NC … Continue reading
Clina Polloni
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
María Luisa Aguirreu
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
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
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
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
Maria
Interview Segments: Maria talks about her job at La Vaquita and her family (0:00-0:34) Maria describes how she and her brother started her business and the struggles she’s faced as a Latina entrepreneur (1:00-1:36) Maria talks about how learning English … Continue reading
Katushka Olave: Immaculate Conception Church
Interview Summary: Katushka talks about the differences within the Latino community and the diversities each culture brings, and the circumstances that lead immigrants to come to the United States, as well as what issues and social conditions arise after migrating.