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A small bite out of a Big Apple…
I’ve just returned from New York City, where I haven’t been since I was a teenager. Each time I’ve gone it has been to visit with family, so this experience (visiting the city as a tourist) was quite different. I didn’t know I could pack so much of a big city in during the course [...]
I went…nowhere…and it was spectacular!
While the previously mentioned faretracker.com hasn’t proven helpful in booking cheap flights for my thrifty weekend travel adventures this summer…it hasn’t stopped me from traveling. Whether it’s been for a night or a few days, I have found ways to spend the past few weekends traveling and enjoying family and long lost friends…
Picture this. A [...]
Local leaders gather to share facts and dismiss misconceptions about Latinos
North Carolina non-profit advocacy and public policy organization, El Pueblo Inc., has been dedicated strengthening the Latino Community since its inception in 1994.
From humble beginnings in Chapel Hill, NC to the nationally recognized advocacy organization that sits in North Carolina’s capitol city today, El Pueblo Inc. has accomplished their mission by bringing people together, each [...]
Hula your way to a good time this week
I’m lucky to have a job that not only involves learning new things and meeting new people, every day, but is also a lot of fun and allows me to feel like I’m giving back to the community.
This Thursday 6/19, my colleagues at NBC 17 and I will be working (if you can call [...]
Durham celebrates freedom and unity
Last year, I learned about a cool celebration often cited as the African American Independence Day in
Durham. I was working in public relations and a client of mine sponsored the big event. It’s a big deal. Each year, tons of people gather in NC to honor the day slaves were freed.
Juneteenth originates from Galveston, Texas, where on June [...]
To wait or not to wait?
As gas prices continue to rise and talks about the hurt economy continue to circulate, it’s difficult to think about vacationing during the summer months. But after 4 years of working my summers away, I am determined to find a way to enjoy other cities and visit with long-lost friends and family during the next few [...]
Step out for the Triangle’s Art Walks
If you live in the downtown Raleigh you are likely aware of the free cultural arts events hosted the first Friday of each month within the Moore Square Art district. The monthly gallery walk through downtown Raleigh’s Artspace Museum and City Market offers music, food and an appreciation of the arts for all ages. This year’s first [...]
Area restaurant shares famous recipes
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to savor your favorite Triangle-area restaurant recipes without having to leave the comfort of your own home? Well, one of the Triangle’s tastiest eateries isn’t into hoarding their recipes. In fact, they want to share the secrets behind their culinary treats with the world!
I am meeting someone for [...]
Use politics as a tool for positive change
My first job out of college was working for one of North Carolina’s U.S. Representatives. I always had an interest in activism and politics, but never truly knew how the system worked. The experience taught me so much about how laws are made and how politcs truly impact every aspect of our lives. I taught me the [...]
The future of volunteerism
On Wednesday night, I attended a community engagement forum hosted at NC State. The forum, hosted by Wake Co. non-profit ME³, welcomed a diverse audience of community members individuals, mostly college students, living or working in Wake County. As an active community advocate, interested in education and the future of our youth, I was intrigued [...]
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