Pennsylvania Latinos work to turn huge population gains into political muscle, but still face barriers
Population has yet to translate into a rise in power and influence at all levels of government, in particular the state legislature.
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PA’s Latino Community: Striving for Prosperity in the Land of Opportunity
The Latino community is a strong, diverse, and large entity. The members of this community represent years of heritage and hardships endured in order to obtain a better life for future generations. In recent years, the Latino population in the country has skyrocketed.
Camerata33 promotes Latin American chamber music in Pittsburgh region
Camerata33 Latin American Chamber Music is a professional chamber orchestra based in Pittsburgh. Part of their mission is to help … Read More
Pittsburgh Basketball Star Earns the Title “Legend”
After years of dribbling, scoring, and competing on basketball teams in the US and Puerto Rico, Santiago “Chago” Gotay has been awarded a spot in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Hall of Fame.
PA Latino Convention Returns with Robust 2021 Event
After a canceled 2020 affair, the PA Latino Convention is scheduled for a robust 2021 event in Reading, PA the … Read More
Building a better society with Chilean video producer Andrés Tapia Urzúa
One of Presente Magazine’s goals is to highlight Latinos making an impact in our community. Chilean video producer Andrés Tapia Urzúa is … Read More
LCC Awarded UnidosUS Nutrition Education Grant, a First for Western PA
The Latino Community Center (LCC) was recently awarded a $17,000 grant from UnidosUS to grow and foster a Comprando Rico … Read More
Latinos Recognized with Pitt’s Sheth Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement
Each year the University of Pittsburgh recognizes faculty members around the world. The University chose two Latino faculty members for … Read More
Run Across Guatemala 5k Run/Walk Planned for April
For years the Guatemala Mission Group at St. Richard Church in Gibsonia, PA has been dedicated to supporting the Centro … Read More
Latinas in STEM: The Story of NASA’s Diana Trujillo
By Rebecca Hansborough It’s a classic coming of age story with a twist ending in space, Diana Trujillo’s journey is … Read More
Juan Perez and his EMMY Award-winning journey with the Boys and Girls Club of Western PA
Throughout Juan Perez’s childhood, the Boys and Girls Club (BGC) was more than just an after-school program. It was his … Read More
His Childhood Dream of Flying Became a Reality – Meet Ruben Campos!
Ruben Campos’s social following grows non-stop. It makes sense when you see the Mexican-American pilot’s shots of Pittsburgh from the … Read More