Tag Archives: llegada
María Luisa Solis
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
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
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
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
Humberto Rodriguez
Interview Summary: Humberto talks about where he is from, moving to the United States and where he lived before Durham. Interview Summary: Humberto talks about his jobs in Durham and the difference between immigrant culture in California and Durham. Interview … Continue reading
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