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🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟

Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking to connect, explore, or simply have fun, there’s something for everyone. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars!

🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/

Spring into 2025 with Hola Cultura’s Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL)! 🌟 Are you ready to take your writing, teamwork, and editing skills to the next level?

Join high school and college students from across the country in our spring session, running Jan. 28 - April 29, and get hands-on experience in journalism, story development, and more! With weekly story lab sessions on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST, professional guest speakers, and mentorship from Hola Cultura fellows, SPEL is designed to build your career in journalism and communications!

Applications close Dec. 2—don’t miss out! Apply now on our website.

Read the full story on what other current SPEL fellows & interns had to say about the program.

Spring Into 2025 With Hola Cultura’s SPEL Program! | Hola Cultura Are you considering a career in journalism or communications? Do you want to improve your writing, teamwork and copy editing skills? If this sounds like you,

Así como el teléfono se usa para llamar al amigo, el voto se usa para llamar a la democracia. Así como el teléfono se usa para hablar y comunicarse, el voto se esa para ejercer el derecho de escoger a los políticos que queremos nos gobiernen. Votar es una obligación ciudadana, no lo olviden. Un derecho ganado por el pueblo a través de los años, protegerlo es nuestra obligación.

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Última Llamada: A Votar | Hola Cultura Antes de los celulares los teléfonos de disco se hicieron populares en las calles de las ciudades de todo el mundo, la esquina o dos bloques adelante era lo

🌟 Discover What’s Happening This Week! 🌟

Looking for something fun to do this week? We’ve got you covered! We’ve rounded up some incredible events happening in our community that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking to connect, explore, or simply have fun, there’s something for everyone. Check out the lineup and mark your calendars!

🔗 holacultura.com/goingout/

Join D.C.’s Día de los Mu***os events, from enormous parades to community altars, as we remember our ancestors and celebrate this important tradition in Latine cultures. Honoring passed loved ones is a beautiful act of building historical connections that shape our understanding of life and the mystery of death. 🌼🕯️

📰 Read the full story on our website.
🔗 https://holacultura.com/in-remembrance-dia-de-los-muertos-in-the-district/
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¡Felicitaciones al Dr. Nicolás Kanellos, fundador de Arte Público Press, por recibir la Medalla Nacional de Humanidades de manos del Presidente Biden! 🎉

Su increíble trabajo ha elevado las voces, la historia y la literatura latinas en todo Estados Unidos, fortaleciendo nuestra cultura tanto en español como en inglés. ¡Un honor bien merecido!

📰 Lee el artículo completo en nuestro sitio web.
🔗 https://holacultura.com/dr-nicolas-kanellos-medalla-nacional-de-las-humanidades/

La explosión de stand up cómicos está apareciendo en todas partes: en plataformas, redes sociales e incluso YouTube. Este género ha crecido enormemente y ha llevado el humor a millones de personas en todo el mundo.

Desde Lenny Bruce hasta los comediantes actuales, la risa sigue siendo una forma poderosa de aliviar el estrés y afrontar tiempos difíciles. Así que reímos mientras podamos: ¡siempre es mejor reír que llorar!

📰 Lee el artículo completo en nuestro sitio web.
🔗 https://holacultura.com/stand-up-comedy-a-la-moda/

Meet our fall semester 2024 Society and Culture SPEL team! With the new semester in full session, we are thrilled to welcome back familiar faces along with new ones. Don’t forget to keep a lookout for their amazing stories coming soon!

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Hola Cultura had the honor of being featured in WTOP News recent article, "DC nonprofit chronicles city’s Latino murals in effort to preserve them."

Our assistant editor Marcelo Jauregui-Volpe had the opportunity to share the work we do and the historical upbringing of D.C.'s murals, and how much they mean to historically-black and brown residents.

Check it out!

🔗 https://wtop.com/dc/2024/10/dc-nonprofit-chronicles-citys-latino-murals-in-effort-to-preserve-them/

At the "Woven Thread 6.0: Tradition Meets the Streets" on Oct. 12 at the Anacostia Arts Center.

"A celebration of Latin heritage through arts and culture-- highlighting the interconnectedness of African and Latin Cultures in D.C.Washington, D.C.," the day included an exhibition curated by local artist Luis Del Valle.

In this photo from left to right: Jose Gutierrez, founder of the Latinx History Project; and participating artists Carmen Torruella-Quander , artist-curator Luis Del Valle and Gloria Valdes Tarasca, who were among several local Latine artists who participated. Anacostia Arts Center

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💫

Our fall 2024 Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL) is now in session! With SPEL, the Arts & Humanities team provides interns not only with professional guidance, but also practical experience. Interns will explore their creativity through their writing by crafting stories that connect with audiences.

Don’t miss out on our interns' compelling stories throughout the semester!

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Hundreds gathered at the National Museum of American History to celebrate the legacy of Celia Cruz and the release of the 2024 Celia Cruz quarter! 🎶💃 Cruz’s story of resilience, joy and cultural pride continues to inspire generations.

Learn more about the event, her impact and the new coin on our website!

🔗 https://holacultura.com/celia-cruzs-legacy-continues-with-azucar-on-the-quarter/

Don’t miss this month’s episode of as host Felicia Curry teams up with Hola Cultura to explore the vibrant world of D.C.’s Latino murals! 🎨✨

Join Felicia, Christine MacDonald, and Yoana Reyes-Zapata as they visit murals like the iconic Unity Mural and Columbia Heights’ “America Discovers Itself.” Learn how Hola Cultura has documented 50+ Latino murals, preserving these artistic treasures in the face of demolition.

Watch the full segment now to discover how murals shape community identity!

The Colorful World of Latino Murals in Washington DC | WETA Arts Join Felicia Curry, host of WETA Arts, as she delves into the colorful world of DC’s Latino mural scene with Ola Cultura, an organization dedicated to celebr...