Becca Haydu

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Becca Haydu is a photographer and videographer based in Philadelphia. She is a graduate of the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at Maine College of Art, where she earned a graduate certificate in Visual Storytelling. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic. As an independent visual storyteller, Becca has worked with WHYY Philadelphia, Sundance Film Festival, ITV News (UK), National Public Radio, and more.

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Betsy Z. Casañas: “Call & Response” Opening Reception Recap
Betsy Z. Casañas: “Call & Response” Opening Reception Recap

Taller Puertorriqueño commemorates five decades of service to the art and culture of the Latino community with an exhibition that pays tribute to an outstanding Boricua artist who is also celebrating her 50th birthday, Betsy Casañas. The “Call & Response” exhibit presents various works by Casanas, who shares a special bond with Taller.

Ice Out Of Courts Campaign - Philly Community Urges City Investigation
Ice Out Of Courts Campaign - Philly Community Urges City Investigation

BY BECCA HAYDU ON DECEMBER 21, 2023

On December 4. Juntos and the ICE Out of Courts Coalition hosted a critical press conference at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in South Philadelphia.

The focus? A disturbing uptick in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests targeting over a dozen immigrant community members with pending criminal charges.

Chef Cristina Martinez talks about the challenges of being an immigrant entrepreneur
Chef Cristina Martinez talks about the challenges of being an immigrant entrepreneur

BY BECCA HAYDU, CLAUDIA CEBALLOS, JENNIFER HERNANDEZ, GABRIELA WATSON-BURKETT & KIANNI FIGUEREO, ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Join us in this heartwarming short documentary as award-winning Mexican Chef Cristina Martinez opens up about her inspiring path as an immigrant entrepreneur. Discover the power of a strong support system and the impact of programs by the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Latina immigrants navigating motherhood l Short documentary
Latina immigrants navigating motherhood l Short documentary

BY GABRIELA WATSON-BURKETT, MICHELLE MYERS AND BECCA HAYDU ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Latina immigrants navigating motherhood is a ¡Presente! Media short documentary about the experiences of three Latina immigrants becoming mothers in the United States.

What Sanctuary Schools mean for Latinx families in the School District of Philadelphia
What Sanctuary Schools mean for Latinx families in the School District of Philadelphia

BY BECCA HAYDU ON NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In 2020, ICE detained an immigrant mother as she was taking her child to school. The community, along with JUNTOS, responded by organizing a campaign to create Sanctuary Schools to address the education inequities that uniquely affect children with immigrant parents. On June 2021, the Philadelphia Board of Education approved the Sanctuary School Resolution.

Los refrigeradores comunitarios en Filadelfia refuerzan una larga tradición de ayuda mutua en la ciudad
Los refrigeradores comunitarios en Filadelfia refuerzan una larga tradición de ayuda mutua en la ciudad

POR LAURA ANAYA-MORGA Y FOTOS POR BECCA HAYDU EL 25 MARZO 2021

Filadelfia tiene una larga tradición con las sociedades de ayuda mutua que han servido como catalizador para recursos modernos, y han inspirado la creación de The People's Fridge por dos hermanas en West Philly y de South Philadelphia Community Fridges en South Philly.

Philly educators protest against reopening schools emphasizing unsafe conditions
Philly educators protest against reopening schools emphasizing unsafe conditions

BY BECCA HAYDU ON FEBRUARY 18, 2021

On Monday, February 8, public elementary schools in Philadelphia were set to reopen. Teachers, students and the community came together to protest against unsafe conditions in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Community fridges in Philadelphia reinforce a long standing tradition of mutual aid
Community fridges in Philadelphia reinforce a long standing tradition of mutual aid

BY LAURA ANAYA-MORGA & PHOTOS BY BECCA HAYDU ON JANUARY 21, 2021

Community fridges have popped up all across Philadelphia in a time where Mutual Aid resources have become more crucial than ever. Philadelphia's long standing history with Mutual Aid societies has served as a catalyst for these modern resources, and has inspired the creation of The People’s Fridge by two sisters in West Philly and South Philadelphia Community Fridge.

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