Beautiful Dreamers
Six classically trained ballet dancers left the Cuban National Ballet this spring and landed in Miami, under the sheltering wing of Pedro Pablo Peña, and the high-ceilinged wood-warm embrace of the J.W. Warner House near the Miami River, now home to the recently inaugurated Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center. PODER recently paid the group a visit as they prepared for upcoming performances while becoming acculturated to living in the United States. At right, Arianni Martin ties a pointe shoe.
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Beautiful Dreamers
Six classically trained ballet dancers left the Cuban National Ballet this spring and landed in Miami, under the sheltering wing of Pedro Pablo Peña, and the high-ceilinged wood-warm embrace of the J.W. Warner House near the Miami River, now home to the recently inaugurated Miami Hispanic Cultural ...
Learning Garifuna
The filmmakers—members of a unique culture—want to make sure their heritage and language survives
New Orleans
The Big Easy has unique museums, music and food, but also Spanish history and a growing post-Katrina Latino culture
Going Mobile
Moore’s Law Turns Into The Law of More.
Animal Aid
How the Humane Society International-Latin America helps local groups Fight the illegal wildlife trade—which is key to ecotourism and saving species
Therapy and the Boss
Miriam Guanche has taken on the top leadership role at the physical therapy clinic where she has long worked
Schooled in Citizenship
School and the home are where children can learn to become active participants in our democracy
Married but Left Out?
The immigration bill Washington politicians are crafting ignores gay unions
Into the stream
The convenience of digitally downloading music—especially via cellphone— is sweeping Latin America
Lending His Voice – In Their Language
Jayesh Rathod counsels workers with immigration problems—breaking the occasional stereotype along the way
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