Tag: Culture

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The History of Hispanic Heritage Month: Why Our Stories Matter

Every year from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors … Continue reading The History of Hispanic Heritage Month: Why Our Stories Matter

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Café con José: When the News Hurts, the Community Heals

This week, Reading felt smaller.
Not because the city changed, but because the grief was shared. A tragic explosion that could’ve been prevented. A shooting that shook another block. And the death of a merengue legend remembered with candles, flags, and music. In the middle of it all, our community kept showing up—with memory, with presence, with love.