Tag Archives: retos

Rebecca Reyes

Rebecca’s family has lived in the southwest US (originally Mexican territory) for four generations. She moved to North Carolina in 1984 to study and work. She opened Latino Health Services in 2000 and has seen great change in services provided … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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.

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