Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas

 Raíces Video

• Latin Roots and Rhythms Festival 2010: Video Summary of the Latin Roots and Rhythms Festival, May 7-9, 2010. This video was produced by World Primitive Productions.
• Proyecto de Jazz Afro-dominicano: Al Día did a video story on our Afro-Dominican Jazz concert featuring the Paul Austerlitz Quintet and special guest José Duluc (2 minutes) – March 2010

• Telemundo Interview: Iris Violeta of Actualidad Informativa interviews Executive Director Veronica Castillo-Perez and Program Manager Melissa Yarborough (4 minutes) – July 2009

• Feria de Sevilla (6:15 minutes) – May 12, 2007

Raíces in the Media

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2010

• People’s Biennial Blog “Community Centers in North Phila”: Raíces was visited by Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery of Haverford College in July on their search for artists for their People’s Biennial Exhibit. Ultimately, one of their final artists from the Philadelphia region turned out to be our own Jorge “El Che” Figueroa! (See July 2010 Newsletter.)
• The Philadelphia Inquirer- Young Philadelphia dancers to perform at Kimmel Center: Raíces is featured in this article as a collaborative partner in a free after-school dance program at Julia de Burgos School.

• The Arcadia University Bulletin – Intern Shares Her Experience Volunteering in Guatemala:Raíces’ intern Brita Krempasky, a sophomore at Arcadia University, discusses her volunteer service trip to Guatemala and her volunteer work here at Raíces.Philadelphia Weekly – Mural Arts Helping At-Risk Kids Develop Sense of Community: Raíces is featuerd in this article as a recent recipient of a free billboard through a recent Mural Arts Program, The Wall Remixed: The North Philadelphia Small Business Advertising Campaign. (April 7, 2010)
• El Sol – Primer festival anual raíces y ritmos latinos: Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas will host the First Annual Latin Roots and Rhythms Festival May 7, 8, and 9, 2010. (March 26, 2010)
• Impacto Latin – Semana en Imágenes: A $30,000 organizational effectiveness grant from The Philadelphia Foundation is allowing Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas, Inc., Casa de Venezuela and Accion Colombia to create a facility-sharing plan this year. In the photo (left to right): Veronica Castillo-Pérez of Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas, Emilio Buitrago of Casa de Venezuela, and Leity Rodriguez of Accion Colombia.
  (March 25, 2010)

2009

• Impacto Latin – Raíces Wishes the Community a Feliz Navidad
  (December 24, 2009)

• Impacto Latin – Semana en Imágenes: Program Manager Melissa Yarborough and Executive Director Veronica Castillo-Pérez pose in front of Raíces mural featuring the late Joaquín Rivera (December 24, 2009)

• Impacto Latin – Semana en Imágenes: Johnny Cruz and friends at Isla Verde (December 24, 2009)

• Impacto Latin – Semana en Imágenes: Executive Director Verónica Castillo-Pérez and TD Bank vice president Diana Utu help celebrate Taller Puertorriqueño’s 30th anniversary (December 17, 2009)

• Philadelphia Daily News – Puerto Rican Pride on the Parkway – [PDF] (September 28, 2009)

• KYW News Radio 1060 – Local Groups to Film “Precious Places” in Phila. on Saturday – [ Web ] (September 21, 2009)

• The Philadelphia Inquirer – Time to Tango article by Matt Flegenheimer – [Web, MS Word] (August 12, 2009)

• William Penn Foundation Annual Report 2008, pages 6 and 10 – [PDF] (Online August 2009)

• Impacto Latin – El Maiz, Comida Que Unifica a Latinoamerica – [PDF] (August 6, 2009)

• The Patriot-News – Arts Fans Rally at Harrisburg Capitol – [Web | MS Word] (July 14, 2009)

• Philadelphia Weekly – Mayan Art Tertulia (May 29, 2009)

• Ponte Al Día Newspaper – Una Noche Entre Mayas (May 21, 2009)

• Kimmel Center – Jazz and Global Music Mix (April 20, 2009)

• International Action Center – IWD March Hits War, Economy, Bigotry (March 11, 2009)

• Ponte Al Día Newspaper – Día Internacional de la Mujer [ Web | JPG format ] (March 5, 2009)

2008

• MiPhillyLatino.com – Guatemalan Photographer Exhibits at Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas (September 12, 2008)

• Impacto Latin Newspaper – Las Tertulias que iluminan el Bloque de Oro (June 11, 2008)

• Ponte Al Día Newspaper – Por la Tolerencia a la Diversidad [ Web | JPG format ] (May 6, 2008)

• Impacto Latin Newspaper – Mirta Toledo Expone in Filadelfia (April 20, 2008)

2007

• CBS 3 TV – Hidden Meaning in Your Last Name (November 27, 2007)

• Phillyist.com – Phillyist Reviews… DanceBOOM! BalletX (June 16, 2007)

2006

• The School in Rose Valley – Spotlight on Guatemala, Land of Eternal Spring (November 3, 2006)

• Broad Street Review – Fresh Winds on Broad Street (July 6, 2006)

• Philadelphia City Paper – Elements of Surprise (June 22, 2006)

2005

• DCFlamenco.com – Philadelphia Feria Coming May 7 to 8, 2005 (April 27, 2005)

2004

• International House of Philadelphia – Feria de Sevilla (April 24, 2004)

2003

• Pennsylvania Legacies [PDF] – Building El Barrio: Latinos Transform Postwar Philadelphia (November 2003)

2002

• Puerto Rico Herald – A Celebration Of Tradition: A Theater Company Uses A Festival Performance To Educate Its Audience About Latino Culture (November 24, 2002)

2001

• Philadelphia City Paper – Hot Latin (May 17, 2001)