Tag Archives: Duke y Durham

Salomon Rivas

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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José Arias

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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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

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Santos

Santos is from El Salvador and arrived to the US in 2004. Interview Summary: Santos talks about his business Quenchers, the difficulties of life in the United States and how he feels about Durham and the Duke community.

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Sandra Erazo

Sandra Erazo is from Honduras and arrived in the US in 2000. She has lived 11 years in Durham. Interview Summary: Sandra Erazo talks about why she came to the United States and where she lived before coming to Durham Interview … Continue reading

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