Month: March 2016

I Am Latino: In The News

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From food to politics,  keep yourself up to date with some important news in the Latino community.

  • Obama in Cuba: Read up on President Obama’s trip to Cuba, where he gave a controversial speech that pointed out the existing racism that remains in the country. [The New York Times]
  • Latin Cuisine That Will Make You Drool: Check out staple dishes from countries like Bolivia, Mexico and Argentina!  Warning: it may make the salad you’re having for lunch look a little basic. [Buzzfeed]
  • Latina Power: As Women’s History Month comes to and end, learn about the Latina’s making a difference in our population. [AJC]

Here’s to hoping you all have a great weekend!

Spotlight of The Week: My Immigration Story

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blogpic1Today, 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 →

From Ecuador to America, One Hair Extension at a Time

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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.

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