Emma Restrepo
Emma Restrepo is a freelance journalist focused on LatinX living in the U.S. She aims to connect LatinX throughout the Americas. Restrepo hosts a weekly radio program called “DosPuntos” on independent radio WPPM 106.5FM. She was nominated as one of the best freelance journalists by the Pen & Pencil Club of Philadelphia in 2016. In 2017 she was honored with the IAmAnAmericanImmigrant awards by Al Dia Newspaper. She continues to collaborate with fellow journalists on the @Re-entry and @BrokeInPhilly projects in Philadelphia.
Another area of work that uses her skills is the translation of community needs into a development project. Communication for social change is her specialty.
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La Gua Gua 47: A salsa song written by SEPTA stan and Latina powerhouse Alba Martínez
“La Gua Gua 47” — the 47 Bus — honors the summer day in 1985 when Martínez rode SEPTA to the heartbeat of Philadelphia’s caribeña community.
4 years ago
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43 years after treating his first Philly patient, este médico sabe que la risa puede curar
Dr. Llera uses his own experience coming from Puerto Rico to Philadelphia to help treat his patients at Maria de los Santos Health Center on Allegheny Avenue.
4 years ago
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Después de 43 años tratando a sus pacientes en Filadelfia, este médico sabe que la risa puede curar
El Dr. Llera pone al servicio su experiencia al venir de Puerto Rico a Filadelfia para tratar a sus pacientes en la clínica Maria de los Santos Health Center, en Allegheny.
4 years ago
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43 years after treating his first Philly patient, this doctor knows laughter can heal
Dr. Llera uses his own experience coming from Puerto Rico to Philadelphia to help treat his patients at Maria de los Santos Health Center on Allegheny Avenue.
4 years ago
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En South Philly, three immigrant mothers came together to form una ‘bonita familia’
Women account for a growing share of Latin American immigrants settling in the U.S. In Philly, three mothers share resources to thrive in their new home.
4 years ago
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En la calle Wolf tres mujeres, inmigrantes, se juntan para armar una ‘bonita familia’
Las mujeres representan una proporción mayor de inmigrantes que se establecen en los EE. UU. En Filadelfia, tres madres comparten recursos para prosperar.
4 years ago
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On Wolf Street, three immigrant mothers came together to form a ‘beautiful’ family
Women account for a growing share of Latin American immigrants settling in the U.S. In Philly, three mothers share resources to thrive in their new home.
4 years ago
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‘Música es parte de nuestra cultura’: How Philly’s Centro Musical shop focuses on salsa y comunidad
West Kensington’s Centro Musical is more than a shop — it’s a place for Latinos to come together, play music and celebrate their culture.
4 years ago
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El Centro Musical en North Philly se asegura de que la salsa ‘esté para quedarse’
El Centro Musical de West Kensington es más que una tienda: es un lugar para que los latinos se reúnan, toquen música y celebren su cultura.
4 years ago
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‘Music is part of our culture’: How Philly’s Centro Musical shop makes space for salsa and community
West Kensington’s Centro Musical is more than a shop — it’s a place for Latinos to come together, play music and celebrate their culture.
4 years ago
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From Virgen of Guadalupe to San Miguel Arcángel, this Mexican entrepreneur sells saints for all
San Miguel Arcángel keeps South Philadelphia prepared for ritual and protected from danger.
4 years ago
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No es tan sólo una tienda, es La Emperatriz de América
La tienda San Miguel Arcángel mantiene el sur de Filadelfia listo para los ceremoniales y protegido del peligro.
4 years ago
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