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  • How to implement Latino studies curriculum in NYC schools

    How to implement Latino studies curriculum in NYC schools
    Dec 15 2024
    In this episode of Tiempo, we focus on education — highlighting a new initiative to develop Latino studies in New York City schools, and events designed to help guide students and families in filling out complex federal aid forms. More than 400,000 New York City school students are Latino. In response, local educators and community organizations have launched a new initiative to develop a Latino studies curriculum. New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, who is also Latina, is in favor of the plan. Joining us is Dr. Limarys Caraballo from the Teachers College, Columbia University and América Cañas Garcia from United Way of New York City. Together they educate us on how a Latino studies curriculum would be implemented. Meanwhile, James Rodriguez, from UFT's College and Career Resource Fairs, and Francisco García-Quezada from the New York City Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network join the show to highlight several FAFSA completion events they are holding in our area, designed to help students and families navigate the complex application process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Future of immigration programs under President-elect Donald Trump's 2nd term

    Future of immigration programs under President-elect Donald Trump's 2nd term
    Dec 8 2024
    On this edition of Tiempo, a special honor for the legendary Rita Moreno. The Boricua actress, activist and former Tiempo guest is turning 93 years old, and to mark the occasion, toymaker Mattel made a doll in her honor. The doll pays homage to the trailblazer with a gown she wore the night she won the Oscar in 1962 for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita in "Westside Story." Tiempo has details on how and when you can get the special edition doll. Also ahead, the Yonkers Fire Department is looking to hire and diversify the ranks. The recruitment team has visited schools and community centers to get the word out. We talk to them about their recruitment efforts. But right now, we focus on President-elect Donald Trump and his call for mass deportations. Under Trump's plans, programs that offer temporary protection for immigrants may be at risk. One major concern centers around DACA: the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Immigration attorneys have been very busy preparing for the possibility of large-scale workplace raids and roundups in communities throughout the five boroughs and beyond. Joining us to discuss the matter is attorney Steve Maggi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • New Jersey family on a mission to fight poverty in Dominican Republic

    New Jersey family on a mission to fight poverty in Dominican Republic
    Dec 1 2024
    On this edition of Tiempo, the largest family-owned circus is back performing some exhilarating acrobatics in Queens. For 55 years, Circus Vazquez has entertained generations of audiences with an authentic and affordable circus experience, and this year's show carries on that legacy. Tiempo speaks with the family behind Circus Vazquez about its show and legacy. But right now, a New Jersey family is on a mission to help fight poverty in the Dominican Republic. The family created the Caimito City Foundation in 2013. The organization collects food and school supplies to send to families in a rural town called El Caimito in the Dominican Republic. Staffers are currently packing baskets for Christmas in an effort to give back during the holidays. Joining us to discuss is William Almanzar, the co-founder of the Caimito City Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Boricua College celebrates 50-year anniversary

    Boricua College celebrates 50-year anniversary
    Nov 24 2024
    On this edition of Tiempo, we'll tell you about a city soccer program under the Saturday night lights. Queens Councilmember Francisco Moya and several community-based organizations spearheaded the initiative. The hope is to engage young immigrants, Latino youth and unaccompanied minors in Queens with the soccer program. We'll speak with the councilman and one of the soccer coaches about the program and how you can get involved. But first, it's Puerto Rican Heritage Month, and New York City's Boricua College is celebrating its golden 50th anniversary! The four-year, accredited institution employs one of the largest concentrations of Latino bilingual professionals in New York City. Founded by Boricuas in 1974, the college has expanded to include three campus centers, and the school even had a city street recently named after it. Joining us to discuss the school's milestone is Aurea Morales-Gonzalez, the dean of admissions at Boricua College's Brooklyn campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • NYC Immigrant Affairs Commissioner discusses Trump's plan for mass deportations

    NYC Immigrant Affairs Commissioner discusses Trump's plan for mass deportations
    Nov 17 2024
    On this edition of Tiempo, we take a closer look at the rise in food insecurity among Latinos in New York City. Staffers at the Food Bank for New York City say they noticed an increase in food insecurity this year. Reports suggest 1 in 3 NYC families struggle to make ends meet, with 50% of city families being unable to afford the cost of food and rent. This holiday season, the hunger relief organization is partnering with Goya Foods to help put food on the table. We'll talk to them about the collaboration. But right now: President-elect Donald Trump's promised immigration plan calls for mass deportations, sparking fear and anxiety in many communities across the city. New York is a sanctuary city, where undocumented immigrants are largely shielded from immigration enforcement agents. NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro joins us our program to speak about the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Key issues important to Latino voters in the 2024 presidential election

    Key issues important to Latino voters in the 2024 presidential election
    Oct 27 2024
    On this special edition of Tiempo, we preview Puerto Rican Heritage Month, which kicks off in November. The celebration honors the many contributions that Boricuas have made in the United States. To kick off the festivities, Comité Noviembre has scheduled several special events, including a Puerto Rican artisan fair. The organization is also celebrating its 38th anniversary. We'll speak with the chairwoman and founding member of Comité Noviembre and the president of the Puerto Rican Institute for the Development of the Arts. But first: a critical demographic that could sway the presidential election is the Latino vote. The Hispanic Federation and the Latino Victory Foundation recently conducted a national poll on what issues are important to Latino voters. 60% said inflation and the cost of living are top issues. Immigration and abortion rights were also important issues to those surveyed. Analysts expect a record 36.2 million eligible Latino voters in this election year. Joining us to provide insight is Dorian Caal, director of the Civic Engagement Research Naleo Educational Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Shedding a light on New York City's street vendors and the fight to get a license

    Shedding a light on New York City's street vendors and the fight to get a license
    Oct 20 2024
    On this edition of Tiempo, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility completed a historic journey for diversity, equity and inclusion. The team hit the streets and walked from Washington D.C. to New York City, a journey of over 240 miles. We'll speak with the group's president and CEO about the organization's mission. But first: proposed legislation is trying to help city vendors obtain a license. The NYC Street Vendor Project recently took party in a documentary that sheds light on the city's vendors and their plight to get a license. Some vendors have been waiting for more than 10 years for a permit. Recently, there's been an effort by city leaders to overhaul the longstanding street vending rules. The most sweeping change would remove a decades-old cap on the city's highly coveted and restricted vendor permits and licenses. Joining our program is Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez, the deputy director of the Street Vendor Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Photos capture South Bronx's Puerto Rican community of 1970s and 1980s; La Borinqueña is now an action figure

    Photos capture South Bronx's Puerto Rican community of 1970s and 1980s; La Borinqueña is now an action figure
    Oct 13 2024
    This is our final show in the 2024 celebration of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. We'll highlight the Bronx photographers who documented the South Bronx Puerto Rican community in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their photos are on display in an exhibit at the Museum of Bronx History. Our favorite comic book heroin La Borinqueña makes her debut at Comic Con later this month. She now has several new action figures. We'll talk to the character’s creator, Edgardo Miranda Rodriguez a little later in the show. The Yonkers Chamber of Commerce just appointed a new president. The Westchester organization does what chambers do .. it supports businesses. It hosts educational programs to help retailers expand and grow their operations and it provides guidance and counsel for new businesses Yonkers is home to a large Hispanic population. Joining us is Lenny Caro, the new president of the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 min