Share Some libraries will now open six days a week starting August 6 The Broward County Library increases service hours at 12 locations About Broward County Libraries The Broward County Library Division, named 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is Florida's largest library system by square footage. The Broward County Library Division provides convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that meet the changing information, education and recreation needs of the people of Broward County. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries at Facebook and Twitter. The Broward County Library is expanding the service by twelve libraries by adding an additional day of service, beginning August 6, 2021. The hours of the additional day will be from 10 am to 6 pm "We are responding to public demand for more open hours," said Broward County Acting Library Director Allison Grubbs. "Fridays and Saturdays are in high demand because many customers love spending their free time at their local branch and taking home great readings and movies on the weekend."

Volver FLORIDA By En USA news When to accept and love your difference it becomes a fortress Every Hispanic immigrant has their own story, and Sandra Milena Arévalo's is one of them. She would like to give talks nationally and internationally because of the value she can bring to others. In our section “Every Hispanic immigrant has their own story,” we dedicate this space to a special person who, from childhood to adulthood, has experienced differences, challenges, and barriers, and how their experiences have allowed them to discover their identity, value, and overcome self-imposed or imposed limits. We are referring to Sandra Arévalo, who wrote her book “Overcome Your Limits” with the aim of motivating the reader to identify their own barriers (emotional, beliefs, limitations, differences) and take steps to overcome those limits and live with authenticity, purpose and freedom. What inspired her to write her book? Seeing and understanding, through my physical condition, the internal struggles that human beings face daily, in a world where our identity is bombarded with false prototypes on social media, where being original and unique becomes abnormal and being a copy of others is considered normal. In my book, "Overcome Your Limits," through my testimony, I want other people like me to understand that we are unique, and that identity and self-esteem go hand in hand to strengthen our essence, personality, and character. What educational background do you have and in what field would you like to develop your skills? I have a technical degree in Business Administration and Financial Accounting from my native Colombia. I would like to develop my career as a speaker and share my message with many people nationally and internationally because of the value I can bring to their lives. Have you faced any obstacles when applying for a job, and how many companies have you contacted? Yes, I've applied to several. I've been looking for a job that will give me financial stability for five months now, but it's been impossible to find one. When I go to the interview, I don't know what the interviewer is thinking, but they tell me they'll get back to me and then they never do. The truth is, I've lost count of how many companies I've sent my resume to. Do you feel you have been discriminated against for any position that you feel qualified to hold? Yes. At least give me the opportunity. I understand that language is vital, but it's a matter of practicing and developing it. “Some key lessons that emerge from my book,” he tells us, “highlight recognizing the labels that limit you, accepting and loving your difference and turning it into a strength, strengthening an identity based on something deeper than the environment, conscious action to break limits, the value of testimony, and vulnerability.” Sandra Arévalo's book shows readers that there is hope even when adverse circumstances try to instill fear. "And if you haven't found your purpose, this book is a great tool for discovering and developing your talents and gifts," the author concluded. You can find the book "Overcome your limits" on Amazon: Overcome your limits (Spanish Edition) https://a.co/d/7fBypXO

Featuring Broward Small Business and Economic Development Director Sandy-Michael McDonald Share Broward County Latin Entrepreneurs held its meeting of professionals In a friendly and happy event to return to the face-to-face, the group of Latin Entrepreneurs of Broward, directed by Liza Erazo, restarted this year its meeting and exchange of cards with professionals from various specialties and local businesses. The meeting had as a guest Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director of the Broward Small Business and Economic Development Office, who addressed those present, focusing on the importance of certifying their small businesses with the county, as well as the steps to follow to that their companies can integrate and negotiate with the local government when they need their services. He also emphasized that Broward County needs the certification of many businesses that have not yet done so, and that the process was completely free. The information offered by the director aroused interest in the representatives of the companies that attended, opening a space for questions and answers. The group of professional Latinos meets every month to meet, share with various companies, promote themselves and grow in their communities. The event took place at The View of Colony West Golf Club – Tamarac

Ivonne Capecchi, a stained glass window that lives to create “I want to be again what I always was, an artist who lives to create, who dreams of having once again in her life what was her daily oxygen -art- and being able to feel that all this effort was worth it because the essence of the artist is conserves even in the most difficult situations. " The stained glass windows of Ivonne Capecchi, an artist who one day packed its magic, light and passion towards a destination of opportunities Ivonne Capecchi left her native Venezuela after 38 years of directing her own art workshop. The unsustainable situation in the country forced her to leave her family, home and friends. “Putting my life in a suitcase to start from scratch in a new country has been one of the most difficult things I have done in my life,” says Ivonne, who comes from a family of artists - her grandmother was a painter, her mother a sculptor , painter, musician, and had her own workshop in her home. “For me, going through that door and entering that world of tools, paints, clay, molds and enamels, was better than any toy, and my mother allowed us to use everything and create in total freedom,” recalls the artist. With the passage of time, he tells us, he fell in love with the great works in glass and with the peace transmitted by the passage of light through its colors. It was then that he decided to study art while living in Sao Paulo and one of the techniques he learned was the making of stained glass. "From that moment I fell in love with glass to this day, and forever." In his native Venezuela, and in normal times of his country, how is the stained glass window in terms of promotion and acquisition. Is it really a work of access to the pocket of the common citizen? Stained glass was always very elite and since there was never a glass or stained glass industry in Venezuela, acquiring it became a luxury that few really had access to; the raw material was imported and that increased the cost. On the other hand, we had very few professional stained glass artists in the country, nor were there any specialized schools in the handling of glass. Now that you have been living in Miami for a year, how do you plan to locate your pieces already made in stained glass? To locate my work it is important to have contact with architects and real estate remodelers, so that people get to know my work and be able to enter the market here. “One of the advantages of my work, adds Ivonne, is that my stained glass windows have a different technique from the one already known with lead and since I don't use it, many of my glasses are made by me, that makes my work unrepeatable and only". The stained glass technique is ancient and has played an important role in great Cathedrals, Palaces and Abbeys. Ivonne considers that the world of glass in the United States is fascinating and that there are great masters, artists and specialized galleries in terms of fusing, but stained glass as such is not seen much in art rooms since it is created for a space existing (windows, doors, ceilings, room dividers, etc. "However, he limits, when I make a fusion between the stained glass and the fused glass, I make pieces that do not deserve a pre-determined space but are works that can also be placed as decoration. What do you want people in Florida to know more about you as an artist? I would like to invite you to meet me, see my work and career on Instagram @ivonnecapecchi, my work in anti-impact glass, and that they comply with all security measures. I have a different, contemporary, magical technique, full of light, color and passion. “I want to be again what I always was, an artist who lives to create, who dreams of having in her life what was my daily oxygen -art- and being able to feel that all this effort was worth because the essence of the artist is conserves even in the most difficult situations. " Currently, Ivonne Capecchi is the president of @soschildrenfoundation, a foundation that helps Venezuelan children living in extreme poverty in Venezuela and has existed since she lived in her country of origin. "The persecution of those we helped was impossible to bear, in addition to thousands of reasons that together weighed so much that we made that difficult decision to leave." concluded. Today the Foundation operates from the USA, where they want to be able to make their new home.

Share At Champions Hall Community Center in North Lauderdale Community forums to inform and listen to its residents For the development of these forums, there is a group of panelists made up of the police, firefighters, authorities of the city of North Lauderdale and special guests. The city of North Lauderdale has been preparing, together with its Commissioner Lorenzo Wood, forums aimed at informing and listening at the same time to the concerns, worries and suggestions of its residents, in order to channel them and seek solutions through the different departments. of your competition. For the development of these forums, there is a group of panelists made up of the police, firefighters, authorities of the city of North Lauderdale and special guests. Admission is free and open to the public, giving residents the opportunity to attend and learn about programs and issues involving the city where they live and work. We encourage your community to stay active and participate in these community and educational forums at the city's Champions Hall Community Center.

Djinji Crocker Volver COFFEE WITH DJINJI By Djinji Crocker Year-end list for homeowners: Get ready for 2026! As 2025 draws to a close, now is the perfect time for homeowners to review some important matters before the new year begins. Addressing them now can help you save money, protect your investment, and start 2026 with peace of mind and security. 1. Review your property taxes Most Florida counties send out property tax bills in November and offer discounts for early payment. Visit your county's property assessor's website to confirm your assessed value and ensure all exemptions, such as the homestead or senior citizen exemption, are correctly applied. 2. Check your homestead exemption If you buy a home this year and it's your primary residence, apply for your Florida primary residence exemption by March 1, 2026. This exemption can lower your taxes and protect your property's assessed value from annual increases. 3. Review your home insurance policy The renewal period is ideal for confirming that your dwelling coverage reflects the true cost of rebuilding your home. Review your hurricane deductible and liability limits, and if you upgrade your roof or windows, ask your agent about wind mitigation credits that could lower your premium. If you need an insurance agent, D&G Insurance can help. Their number is 954-536-4266. 4. Schedule year-end maintenance Basic maintenance can prevent costly repairs later. Clean your gutters, service your air conditioner, check your smoke detectors, and pressure wash your roof or patio. A well-maintained home is safer, more efficient, and ready to welcome guests during the holidays. 5. Plan improvements for 2026 Are you thinking about remodeling, installing impact windows, or applying for the My Safe Florida Home program to replace your roof or add hurricane protection? Start researching contractors and preparing your budget now to take advantage of the new year's opportunities. By completing this list before December 31st, you will begin 2026 protected, prepared, and proud of your home. For more detailed advice, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Your Real Estate Agent, Djinji Crocker

An archive of En USA Newspaper videos When navigating between two cultures Integration is the healthiest option and positive for the immigrant Share “The first step that the Hispanic immigrant must take firmly upon arriving in this country is to learn the language, at least the basic and functional; then look for things that you find pleasant (entertainment, food, friends) educate yourself and move forward, ”says psychologist Alex Miranda, who for more than 25 years has specialized in the study of the acculturation of Latinos. “Immigrants and Latinos in this nation live in a psychological and emotional division that originates the acculturation process. And that division is accentuated in those of us who live here but are linked with our homeland or with the country to which we attribute our cultural roots. " The psychologist's appreciations consider that the beginning of acculturation is the friction with a foreign culture, alien to the native one and that it is not a destiny but a process that influences both the individual and the family. How does the reaction occur in this contact? At the individual level, contact with a foreign culture motivates a change in attitude and behavior that requires acculturation options, but these in turn can be exercised by the one in the process and are influenced by the cultural demographic context of the area. For example, in Broward County The Latino presence has made the area more attractive to Hispanics, and as it grows we feel more comfortable due to the easy access to our own culture, family, and what it offers (food, language, friendships, etc.) In his long career as a teacher and student of the acculturation of Latinos in the United States, the psychologist Alex Miranda says he is convinced that there is no one immune to the influence of acculturation, but that it does not require the total abandonment of identity or Latin root. "On the contrary, acculturation requires a complex cultural balance that is reflected in many contexts and behaviors, especially in very traditional times like Christmas." How much acculturation affects the immigrant? It really is a complex process, almost mysterious and understood by few. Acculturation has been shown to affect physical and mental health and to reveal psychological orientations that in turn determine key decisions; from the choice of the preferred language in social situations to the execution of disciplinary strategies for the children. Furthermore, acculturation explains the degree of identity derived from the mixture of Latino cultural roots and the adoption of a foreign culture, in this case the North American one. How is Assimilation manifested? Assimilation demands the total abandonment of the native culture, which implies an absolute transformation of the beliefs, behavior and mentality of an immigrant who is in a foreign country. It was believed that the best alternative was that and the tragic and mistaken victim of the Assimilation is the native culture, its practices, traditions, parameters and contributions to the well-being of the individual. Assimilation is not healthy for the individual nor his family. Separation It is nothing more than the pure and blind loyalty to the native culture when they are in contact with a foreigner. It is when people leave their native country but the country has not left them. Marginalization This has been classified as the worst consequences and symptoms of deteriorating mental health. They are those who do not find a place in their native or adoptive culture and therefore suffer in the process of acculturation. They suffer because they are marginalized from both cultures; they do not fit anywhere, nor do they identify with any group. The studies On this case they have reflected that alcohol, drugs, family conflicts, depression, feelings of helplessness and abandonment, are related to marginality in groups of Latino adolescents and adults. - "No one is immune to the influence of acculturation, but it does not require the total abandonment of our roots" - Let us have the courage, reason and strength to accept both cultures, retain our roots and add to it the best American characteristics. Latino immigrants must find the courage, reason and strength to accept a mixture of cultures that allows us to retain Latino roots and add to them the best American characteristics. Dr. Miranda is a native of Asunción, Paraguay. In his more than 25 years of personal and academic life in the United States, he has specialized in the study of the Acculturation of Latinos. Acculturation brings with it various behaviors and identifications such as Assimilation, Separation, Marginality and Integration, the latter being the best option.

For his long career and work as a volunteer at Coral Springs events Share Joe Morera receives the lynne johnson award At the April 20 City Commission meeting at City Hall, Coral Springs Multicultural Committee member Joe Morera was honored in the category “Improving the quality of life for city residents,” for his volunteer work. For many years, Joe Morera has been offering his services as a volunteer, in addition, in various other city committees, including the one that organizes the Festival of the Arts, and the Taste of Coral Springs, among others. As a member of the Coral Springs Multicultural Committee, she is part of the team that puts on the International Dinner Dance and Worldfest, to name a few. His long career and dedication have earned him this award, Lynne Johnson. It should be remembered that in 2020, Joe Morera was a candidate for Commissioner for the city, and has always remained linked to his community. A thousand congratulations! Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook and Commissioner Joy Carter during the recognition ceremony. Part of the members of the Multicultural Committee of the city who attended the event. During the interview for our website and networks.

Volver LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY By Mónica Elliott Be grateful for democracy. No one is born a good citizen, and no nation is born a democracy. Rather, both are processes that evolve throughout life. Young people must be included from birth. Quote from Kofi Annan, seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations. It is often said that it is easier to describe democracy by what it is not than by what it is. Democracy is not a one-person government, like an autocracy or a dictatorship. Nor is it an oligarchy, where a small segment of society governs. There are many forms of democracy, but they all rely on the people forming a government, where the people elect their representatives. In other words, individuals don't directly create the laws that govern their lives, but rather elect representatives who will create the laws that govern their lives and the lives of those who cannot yet vote, such as our children and non-citizens. We like to complain about our government and our elected officials, but we, the people, make the decision through the electoral process. Our responsibility as active participants in democracy doesn't end at the ballot box. We must also oversee our elected officials as they make decisions during the legislative process. The official Florida legislative session does not begin until January 13, 2026, but legislative committees are already meeting and bills are being introduced. Do you know which senator and representative represent you in the Florida Legislature? Find out on the official websites of the Florida Senate ( https://www.flsenate.gov ) and the House of Representatives ( https://flhouse.gov ). You can also determine which bills your legislator sponsors or co-sponsors. And don't hesitate to contact them to let them know if they support or oppose any bill they introduce. They need to listen to their constituents! Monica Elliott. League of Women Voters of Broward County

An institution dedicated to the working and multicultural families of this country Share Hispanic Unity, its programs and free services for Hispanics If there is a non-profit institution dedicated to guiding and helping Hispanics who arrive in this country of opportunities, it is Hispanic Unity of Florida HUF. Its 40 years of foundation have not passed in vain, nor have its 12 programs and 30 services offered to our community. Among the most prominent are Broward Tax Pro, which is the tax preparation service from January to April of each year, as well as previous years and amendments until September. They also guide you to take the Citizenship test, help you fill out food stamp applications and health applications such as Medicaid and Kidscare. Both preschool programs and immigration services are very low cost. In the USA, he spoke with the new president of Hispanic Unity of Florida, Felipe Pinzón, of Cali, Colombia, about the range of services that Hispanics can take advantage of, ensuring that all programs have their own requirements and that he invited them to visit his headquarters in the city of Hollywood, Broward. The executive took office last January 2022, but has worked at the institution since 2002. What are the main obstacles that Hispanics face when applying for one of the programs that you offer? Each case is unique and there is no list of impediments. In general, they come to seek to improve their current situation, either financially or for advice. HUF offers a variety of services, and if we can't help you directly, we connect you with other organizations that can assist. Do you have a location in Broward and only serve residents of this county? We provide our services to all immigrants in South Florida. We work with public libraries, Broward colleges, and many other organizations to provide services Will they organize the Gala Party that they celebrated in the community for several years? No. Our focus is to expand services – grow to help more immigrants and families who need help What organizational plans do you have in your new position? My vision includes expanding programs, developing innovative services in response to community needs, increasing our funding, and providing resources and tools for all of our employees so they can perform effectively and continue to serve the community._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ Among the projects for the rest of this 2022 include: Strengthening and growing HUF's programs and services to help more families meet their basic needs and secure good-paying jobs. Launch a centralized database, and Develop HUF's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan What would you take away and what would you add to Hispanic Unity? I would remove – nothing I would add a larger facility to HUF in order to provide more services and serve all generations (children, adults, seniors) of Hispanic families. Hispanic Unity of Florida's mission is to empower immigrants and other members of the community to become self-sufficient, civically engaged, and lead productive lives. The immigrant has in Hispanic Unity of Florida a guide on his journey towards the American dream

Biography of Ernesto Morales Volver ERNESTO MORALES ALPIZAR ARTICLE Ernesto Morales Alpízar was born in Bejucal, Havana, Cuba. He studied lyrics, music and languages. In Cuba he received three national literary prizes for the genres of novels and police stories: "Unexpected profession", "7 police variations" and "Respectable activities". In the 1990s in the United States, he won three advertising awards and nominations in the prestigious "Achievement in Radio" of South Florida. He is a journalist, translator, columnist, radio and TV producer, and columnist for “EnUSA Newspaper”. He has several books published in the United States: "File of an emigrant" (1999), "Terror in Miami" (2000), "Kidnapping" (2002), "The day of the hurricane" (2003), "The illegal" (2005 ) and "The candidate's son" (2010), and more recently "Cita con una Desconocida". All available on the Internet pages dedicated to the sale of books.

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