On this week’s episode, Rachel talks about the #TwitterVoices dinner she was selected to attend, Juan Bago tells us how he gets his nourishment at networking events, Jaime and Rachel recount Room 28’s performance at Festival People en Español,…
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Sandra Garcia
Story by Sandra Evangelina García Quinoa, asparagus, brussel sprouts, curry sauce. And sancocho, the classic meat-based stew of many a Latin Caribbean home. Any sense of what these might all have in common? These are all the new dishes…
Story by Sandra Evangelina García “I just want the world to see our perspective and understand where we come from,” says Dark. For Dominican people living in America, Washington Heights is their own little Santo Domingo. For Dark, it’s…
Story & Photo by Sandra E. García The Sugar Hill neighborhood of northern Manhattan just got a little sweeter. This past Thurs., July 19th, community leaders, residents and elected officials broke ground on what was once a parking lot…
Story & Photo by Sandra E. García The busy intersection of 181st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue was more crowded than usual this past Sat., Jun. 16th. “The last time I saw Manolo was November 28th, 1963,” said Anastacio…
Story and photos by Sandra E. García It’s never the wrong time to revisit a beloved favorite – particularly at lunchtime. Piled up high, mashed up right, a mofongo is a feast for the gods. And an excellent meal…
Story and photos by Sandra E. García Yaroa. The name sparks the imagination. Is it a major ecological destination in the Andes? A new Nike high-top? Or one of the long lost members of The Avengers? Keep it far…
Story and photos by Sandra E. García Summer approaches, and while some teens are looking forward to the lazy days spent doing little, Jovana Tavizon is focused on breaking a record at her Venture Prep Program. Venture Prep for…
By Sandra E. García The advent of age comes with many things: the accumulation of memories, wisdom, and an ability to take the long view in many situations. It can also sometimes take some of the cognitive and physical…
By Sandra E. García $4.50 may be just enough to buy a quick meal, or a large cup of coffee, but at the Dominican Women’s Development Center (DWDC), $4.50 saves and changes lives. The DWDC is in dire need…