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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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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How a young Boricua activista is building political power en Filadelfia
Philly Boricuas is a young organization seeking to build more power for Philadelphia’s growing Puerto Rican community.
4 years ago
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Cómo una joven activista puertorriqueña promueve el empoderamiento político en Filadelfia
Philly Boricuas es una organización joven que busca empoderar a la creciente comunidad puertorriqueña de Filadelfia.
4 years ago
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How a young Puerto Rican activist is building political power in Philadelphia
Philly Boricuas is a young organization seeking to build more power for Philadelphia’s growing Puerto Rican community.
4 years ago
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El sueño de Luis: A South Philly soccer coach is unifying the neighborhood through fútbol
As a child growing up in Mexico, Luis Uribe dreamt of a future playing fútbol. Decades later in Philadelphia, he uses the game to connect to his community.
4 years ago
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Luis, un entrenador de fútbol que la ‘sacó del estadio’ en South Philly
Cuando era niño y crecía en México, Luis Uribe soñaba con un futuro jugando al fútbol. Décadas más tarde, en Filadelfia, usa el juego para conectarse con su comunidad.
4 years ago
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Fútbol dreams: A youth soccer coach connects South Philly through wins
As a child growing up in Mexico, Luis Uribe dreamt of a future playing fútbol. Decades later in Philadelphia, he uses the game to connect to his community.
4 years ago
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The 10-mile SEPTA bus route que conecta las comunidades latinas de Filadelfia
Most of the city’s 241,425 Latinos live along the 47. The busy line serves as a “pulse” for community, says Rev. Adan Mairena, a Norris Square pastor.
4 years ago
La ruta 47 de SEPTA, una ruta para pensar en los Latinos de la ciudad
La mayoría de los 241.425 latinos de la ciudad viven a lo largo de la ruta 47. La transitada línea sirve como una vena pulsante para la comunidad, dice el Rev. Adan Mairena
4 years ago
The 10-mile SEPTA bus route that connects Philadelphia’s Latino communities
Most of the city’s 241,425 Latinos live along the 47. The busy line serves as a “pulse” for community, says Rev. Adan Mairena, a Norris Square pastor.
4 years ago