A conversation with Roxanna and Elsa Alvarado, sisters and the daughters of Nicaraguan immigrants who stablished in Queens, NYC, almost 30 years ago. Both are doing amazing in representing the success of Latinos in the United States. Focusing on the importance of the family, this episode is all about the support Latinos get from their own homes. Elsa was appointed by Presiden Biden at the age of 24 as the youngest director at the Pentagon. She's an Schwarzman Scholar alumna with a Master's degree in Global Affairs with a specialty in U.S-China relations from Tsinghua University, Beijing. Roxanna is a Sophomore Biology student at Middlebury College, in Vermont and was awarded the 2022 Hispanic Scholarship Fund. She started applying for scholarships aiming to help reduce the tuition her parents would have to pay for her to get a degree. She learned about HSF from her sister, who is a scholar alumna — having received it more than 10 years ago. 

The Alvarado sisters

The editors of Al Día News in Philadelphia, Barcelona, Bogotá and Cartagena de Indias talk about the new omicron variant and the measures that are being taken around the world. They also weigh in on the possibility of abortion suffering a legal setback in the United States.   Los editores de Al Día News en Philadelphia, Barcelona, Bogotá y Cartagena de Indias hablan sobre la nueva variante ómicron y las medidas que se están tomando en el mundo. Asimismo, opinan sobre la posibilidad de que el aborto sufra un revés legal en Estados Unidos.

Al Día Talks: Editors weekly

The news of the week analyzed by the editors of Al Día News around the world. Las noticias de la semana analizadas por los editores de Al Día News alrededor del mundo.

A chat between Al Día News founder, Hernán Guaracao, and hispanic entrepeneur and activist Sol Trujillo. Part 2. Una charla entre el fundador de Al Día News, Hernán Guaracao, y el emprendedor y activista hispano Sol Trujillo. Parte 2.

Al Día Talks: Sol Trujillo Part 2

A chat between Al Día News founder, Hernán Guaracao, and hispanic entrepeneur and activist Sol Trujillo. Part 1. Una charla entre el fundador de Al Día News, Hernán Guaracao, y el emprendedor y activista hispano Sol Trujillo. Parte 1.

Al Día Talks: Sol Trujillo Part 1

Learn about the important work carried out by Al Día Foundation to promote multicultural journalism. Part 2. Conozca la importante labor que desde Al Día Foundation se adelanta para potenciar un periodismo multicultural. Parte 2.

Al Día Talks: Taylor Cobb from Al Día Foundation Part 2

Learn about the important work carried out by Al Día Foundation to promote multicultural journalism. Part 1. Conozca la importante labor que desde Al Día Foundation se adelanta para potenciar un periodismo multicultural. Parte 1.

Al Día Talks: Taylor Cobb from Al Día Foundation Part 1

Luego de la aprobación de la ley B-8 en Texas, que busca prohibir el aborto en este estado, activistas a favor de la libertad de suspender el embarazo inician una lucha para restablecer lo que ellos consideran un derecho de la mujer.

El debate sobre el aborto y un nuevo "round" en EE. UU.

Recent research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and others shows that Black and Hispanic workers have borne the weight of the economic crisis, disproportionately losing jobs or seeing a reduction in wages. As we start to look ahead to recovery and consider the impacts of automation on many jobs in our area, join us to hear from Patrick T. Harker, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, experts in workforce development, and local college leaders to learn about resources available to you as you look for your next opportunity.

2021 AL DÍA Roundtable: Back to Work

A conversation with Dr. Guerra about Independence Blue Cross Medical Health Plan.

Independence Blue Cross Enrollment Information

Dec. 17 marked the launch of Garces’ official personal brand site, chefgarces.com. The new site is centered around creating a personalized platform for users to gain first-hand experience and learn about Garces’ business and culinary expertise in an interactive and engaging way.  During a conversation with AL DÍA, Chef Garces discussed why he decided to launch the new site, what individuals can expect from it and how he’s been navigating the ongoing pandemic. 

Chef Jose Garces' New Personal Brand Site

It's election week and the AL DÍA staff sits down to have a conversation on what they have witnessed throughout these past four days. They speak about the impact Pennsylvania will have in the election. They also touch base on the so-called "Latinx Vote" and what they expect to be the result of the election. Óyelo, que te conviene!

Philadelphia in the spotlight

In this week's edition of Digest, Nigel Thompson and Yamily Habib bring up the most talked-about issues.  They begin with the fact that 545 children are still separated from their parents at the border and cannot be reunited just yet.   They continue by highlighting the last presidential debate before Election Day on November 3rd.    And they close talking about the Pope and his support of civil unions of LGBTQ individuals in a recent documentary.    Óyelo, que te conviene!  

AL DÍA Digest: 545 children, the last debate, and the Pope

In this episode of Cuéntame, Edgar and Janet Sotelo, a married couple residing in Los Angeles, California share the reasons they decided to launch their podcast, Hanging With Los Sotelos podcast.

Cuéntame Episode 16: Being a good rep of your last name

For this episode of Digest, hosts Yamily and Nigel sit down in conversation about the recent Biden and Trump Town Halls. They continue by analyzing the End of the 2020 Census and what the results might actually turn out to be. And finish the episode by speaking on the reality of voter suppression and how this has overturned and it is breaking voting records.   Óyelo, que te conviene!

AL DÍA Digest: The Biden, Trump Town Halls, the Census and Voting Records

In this episode of Digest, hosts Yamily Habib and Nigel Thompson speak on Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death and how it will affect the destiny of the Latinx population.  They continue by discussing the desperate final stretch towards the elections and finish by highlighting the list of some of the most influential Latinos according to TIME. Óyelo, que te conviene!

AL DÍA Digest: A country on the brink of a nervous breakdown

Episode 15 of Cuéntame highlights the career of Canela Lápez, a non-binary journalist who works for Insider in New York City.

Cuéntame Episode 15:  Canela López

This edition of Digest features hosts Yamily Habib and Nigel Thompson as they analyze the week's top headlines. First they touch on the news of the Whistleblower complaint that revealed massive hysterectomies in a ICE detention center. They continue speaking on the recent case of Ricardo Muñoz, who was killed by a police officer in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Finally, they speak about Biden's plan for Puerto Rico and if this will inspire the Latino vote.  Óyelo, que te conviene!

AL DÍA Digest: A Sad Week With A Plan

The second season of Cuéntame begins with the story of Juan Escalante, an advocate for immigrant rights in Washington D.C. 

Cuéntame Episode 14: Juan Escalante’s Journey

For this week's edition of Digest, hosts Nigel Thompson and Ericka Conant speak on how Vanessa Guillen and other Fort Hood Soldiers are finally getting a congressional investigation. They delve into Philly's encampment crisis and finish off by analyzing Julián Castro's new podcast.   Óyelo, que te conviene!

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