Millions of people live in New York City, and each person represents a different country, culture and demographic. Today, “I Am Latino” spotlights the Hispanic Community at Baruch College and asks them, “what are you most proud of about being Hispanic?“
Ashley Hall
Age: 21
Country: Argentina and Trinidad
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35-year-old Francisco Javier’s journey from Michoacán, Mexico, to America was not an easy one.
“I came here looking for better opportunities, but adjusting took me a lot of time. It wasn’t easy with the language barrier, and no American education,” he says. It was the sole determination and drive to prosper that led him to D&M Universal Hardware located on Broadway and 231st Street in the Bronx, New York, where he rose from assistant to manager of the business in a short amount of time.
Roxana Alas, during her induction into the Academic Honors Society Sigma Delta Phi, at Hunter College.
“Education is a gift, and knowledge is something nobody can take away from you.” These were the words of Roxana Alas, when commenting on what college means to her. Today, 21-year old Roxana is currently completing her Bachelors degree at Hunter College with a double major in Psychology and Spanish Literature.
Sugar Boy Bakery opened its doors 8 years ago in the Riverdale Area of the Bronx, New York. Since then, the Latino family owned business has had a successful run, and plans on expanding in the next year – creating a franchise of their bakery throughout the borough of the Bronx.
From food to politics, keep yourself up to date with some important news in the Latino community.
Here’s to hoping you all have a great weekend!
Valdez Enterprises is one of the top multi-service business agencies in the Washington Heights, New York City area.
Today, owner Jose Valdez shares what he looks for when hiring new accountants and staff for his business, as well as tips for our readers.
Today, Rosy Alas is the successful owner of her business – L.R. Multiservices Agency, providing insurance services to establishments all over New York City. However, like thousands of undocumented immigrants, at the age of 18, Rosy decided to leave the comfort of her home in El Salvador and set out to America in search of a better life and opportunity. Here, she reflects back on her journey to success and shares a couple tips on how to get there. Continue reading
Luis Naula and his assistant, Juanita
For Luis Naula, America was more than just a land of opportunity – it was a place where he could make his dreams a reality. Emigrating from Ecuador in 1987 was no easy task, from language barriers to figuring out how he was going to start his career. “I knew I wanted to have my own business, but I did not know where to start…it was a daunting situation with little to no English,” he recalls.
Initially, arriving in the United States proved to be a challenge for Luis, due to the pressures of supporting his family in Ecuador and adapting to the American culture. But it was Luis’s first job as a hair extension maker in a small shop in Brooklyn that inspired his new business venture. Today, he and his wife, Ana Naula, are the proud owners of Olimpic Hair Corp, located at Broadway a 161st Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan.
