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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.
OPINIÓN: Alto definitivo al fuego en Palestina: alcemos nuestra voz como latinos
POR CARLOS JOSE PEREZ SAMANO EL 24 DE NOVIEMBRE DEL 2023
Alto al genocidio. Cese inmediato al fuego en Palestina. Estamos siendo testigos de un genocidio histórico y tenemos que detenerlo.
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.
Cómo los candidatos a la alcaldía de Filadelfia planean combatir la crisis de opioides en Kensington
POR JENNIFER HERNANDEZ TRADUCCION POR ERICKA CONANT EL 6 DE NOVIEMBRE DEL 2023
La candidata demócrata a la alcaldía Cherelle Parker y el candidato republicano a la alcaldía David Oh discutieron sus planes para hacer frente a la epidemia de opioides en Kensington durante un debate privado con Tina Stankiewicz, una adicta en recuperación de fentanilo, heroína y tranquilizantes vinculada a la comunidad de Kensington, y Frank Rodrigues, un adicto a la heroína en recuperación y defensor de la adicción, moderado por ¡Presente! Media, Kianni Figuereo, natural de Kensington.
How Philly’s mayoral candidates plan to combat the opioid crisis in Kensington
BY JENNIFER HERNANDEZ ON OCTOBER 26, 2023
Democratic mayoral nominee Cherelle Parker and Republican mayoral nominee David Oh discussed their plans to address the opioid epidemic in Kensington during a private discussion with Tina Stankiewicz, a fentanyl, heroin, and tranq recovering addict with ties to the Kensington community, and Frank Rodriguez, a recovering heroin addict and addiction advocate, moderated by ¡Presente! Media multimedia producer Kianni Figuereo, a Kensington native.
The 1st Annual Souletri Fest honored Philadelphia’s vibrant arts scene
BY JENNIFER HERNANDEZ ON OCTOBER 25, 2023
Power Street Theatre (PST) hosted the 1st Annual Souletri Fest on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, at the Lighthouse Sports Complex Field to honor Philadelphia’s vibrant arts scene and amplify dynamic voices across the city.
Mientras la justicia tarda en llegar para Eddie Irizarry, la comunidad latina de Filadelfia se enfrenta a su relación con la policía
POR NIGEL THOMPSON EL 7 DE OCTUBRE DEL 2023
La semana pasada, un juez retiró todos los cargos de asesinato presentados por el fiscal de distrito Larry Krasner contra el oficial Mark Dial, lo que marcó otra mancha más en la historia entre la justicia penal de Filadelfia y la comunidad latina. Es una relación similar para muchas comunidades latinas en todo el país.
Amid slow justice for Eddie Irizarry, Philly’s Latine community confronts its relationship with police
BY NIGEL THOMPSON ON OCTOBER 7, 2023
This past week, all murder charges filed by District Attorney Larry Krasner against Officer Mark Dial were dropped by a judge, marking yet another stain on the history between Philly criminal justice and the Latine community. It’s a similar relationship for many Latine communities across the country.
Breaking Barriers: Reyna Guzmán Casarez and the Birth of the Parade of Allegorical Cars
BY DAISY MURGUIA, ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Reyna Guzmán Casarez talks about her work as a community leader, the barriers she’s had to overcome, and the reasons why the Parade of Allegorical Cars means so much to the Latine people in Philadelphia.
Power Street Theatre’s Comunidades Conectadas discusses the meaning of “home”
BY KIANNI FIGUEREO, ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
On August 15, and in collaboration with Esperanza Health Center, Power Street Theatre reunited community members to share their stories of immigration, migration, diaspora, and displacement. The ultimate goal was to connect the community around a central theme: home.
La comunidad latina de Filadelfia se une en una marcha para exigir justicia para Eddie Irizarry
POR NIGEL THOMPSON EL 1 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2023
Dirigida por activistas locales, la comunidad latina de Filadelfia mostró unidad y fuerza en una manifestación y marcha dedicada a obtener justicia para Eddie Irizarry, quien fue asesinado a tiros por un oficial del PPD el mes pasado.
Philly's Latine community rallies in powerful march demanding justice for Eddie Irizarry
BY NIGEL THOMPSON ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Led by local activists, Philadelphia’s Latine community displayed unity and strength in a rally and march dedicated to getting justice for Eddie Irizarry, who was shot and killed by a PPD officer last month.
Comunidades Conectadas, de Power Street Theatre, analiza el significado de "hogar"
POR KIANNI FIGUEREO, TRADUCCION POR GABRIELA WATSON-BURKETT EL 5 DE SEPTEMBER DEL 2023
El 15 de agosto, y en colaboración con Esperanza Health Center, Power Street Theatre dedicó un espacio en Kensington a reunir a un grupo diverso de inmigrantes, latines de primera generación y filadelfianos para que compartieran sus historias de inmigración, migración, diáspora y desplazamiento. El objetivo final era conectar a la comunidad en torno a un tema central: el hogar.
Rompiendo barreras: Reyna Guzmán Casarez y el nacimiento del Desfile de Carros Alegóricos
POR DAISY MURGUIA EDITADO POR SILVIA FERRER EL 8 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2023
Reyna Guzmán Casarez habla sobre su trabajo como líder comunitaria, las barreras que ha tenido que superar y las razones por las que el Desfile de Carros Alegóricos significa tanto para los latines de Filadelfia.
¡Presente! Media - Three years in retrospect
BY GABRIELA WATSON-BURKETT, MELISSA BEATRIZ AND KRISTAL SOTOMAYOR ON AUGUST 18, 2023
¡Presente! Media is celebrating 3 years of producing media for social justice. In the last 3 years we have dedicated ourselves to community-centered journalism, celebrating Latine culture, and telling stories from the perspective of Black and Brown voices.
¡Presente! Media interview with Philly Mayoral Candidate Cherelle Parker
BY GABRIELA WATSON-BURKETT & KIANNI FIGUEREO, ON JUNE 20, 2023
Spanish is one of the most common languages spoken in Philly yet there aren't sufficient city services and programs translated into Spanish. That’s why ¡Presente¡ Media was on the ground to explore how this issue will be addressed by Democratic-Elect Mayoral Candidate, Cherelle Parker.
¡Presente! Media at Rec It Philly Post Primary Meeting
BY KIANNI FIGUEREO, ON JUNE 12, 2023
¡Presente! Media team attended the Rec It Philly’s Post Primary Meeting where action plans and policies were formulated for the next Philly mayor around their wants for safe and clean sites, more rec programming, and growing the urban forest.
Las comunidades de inmigrantes de Filadelfia no se quedarán en silencio: el próximo alcalde debe escucharlas
POR SILVIA FERRER EL 7 DE JUNIO DEL 2023
Las comunidades de inmigrantes de Filadelfia no se quedarán en silencio: el próximo alcalde debe escucharlas
Artistas de Philly piden más recursos a la próxima alcaldía
POR VALERIE DOWRET EL 16 DE MAYO, 2023
¡Presente! Media habló con cuatro artistas latinos locales sobre lo que les gustaría ver del próximo alcalde. Más espacios de arte, contratos municipales y ser escuchados están en la lista de pedidos de los artistas.
Having a seat at the table - Philly Latine artists urge the new mayor to consider artists’ perspectives
BY VALERIE DOWRET ON MAY 16, 2023
¡Presente! Media spoke to four local Latine artists about what they’d like to see from the next mayor, more artistic spaces, city contracts, and being heard are on the roster.