Share Alexander Levitt, a funeral home with eighty years serving the community About Jonathan Duran, Manager of Funeral Services at Alexander Levitt A very community and bilingual funeral home that serves the Hispanic community and its traditions. "The most difficult thing in the operational part that we have had to live has been the pandemic because we had to adapt to our new way and make arrangements, as well as offering virtual services for relatives who could not travel or for protection did not feel comfortable leaving their houses, ”says Jonathan Duran, manager of the Alexander Levitt Funeral Home in Tamarac. What would you recommend to businesses starting in this same field? I would recommend to other businesses that are starting at this time that they always remember that we are here to serve the community during the most difficult moments, and they have to remain adaptable to any change that comes our way and to be able to offer solutions to any situation. What makes them different from others in the same industry? What makes us different from others in the same business is us. Our employees. As I tell them, we do funeral arrangements like any other funeral home, but the service, care, and the way we do and feel during those times cannot be matched. What message would you send to the Hispanic community about the preparation they should have about your services? I believe that over the years the Hispanic community has been learning the importance of pre-planning their funeral services and not letting their children or family have to make decisions without them knowing what they really wanted themselves. Alexander Levitt has a young man in front of the funeral home who provides all services to the community and offers payment facilities for his clients. Jonathan has Dominican and Puerto Rican roots.

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.

An archive of En USA Newspaper videos It was held on October 21 in front of the city's Amphitheater Share with its outdoor concerts and paying homage to Hispanidad And continuing with its free open-air concerts, the city of Sunrise paid tribute to the Hispanic community within the framework of the celebrations that honored the contribution of Hispanics to this great country. The event took place in the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater where residents of their city and adjacent municipalities enjoyed food, drinks and good music in a fun and family atmosphere.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Volver LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY By Mónica Elliott Make a plan to vote The August 18 elections are fast approaching, featuring nonpartisan races in which all registered voters can exercise their right to vote, including for five school districts, circuit court judges, and county court judges. If you are registered to vote, you can do so. There are primary elections. To vote in the primaries, you must update your voter registration and select a party by July 20. Now is the time to plan how you're going to vote. Will you vote by mail, in person during early voting, or wait until Election Day? Whatever you decide, you must follow the rules to ensure your vote is valid. Vote-by-mail ballots are sent 33 to 40 days before the election, but only to voters who have already applied to the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office. However, you can still request a vote-by-mail ballot from the comfort of your home. Visit www.browardvotes.gov or call (954) 357-7055. Be sure to sign your voter registration certificate envelope for your vote-by-mail ballot before returning it to the election office. The return envelope has prepaid postage and your return address already printed on it. Vote-by-mail ballots must be received, not just mailed, at the Supervisor of Elections office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, August 18. If received after 7:00 p.m., your vote will not be counted! If you do not wish to mail your ballot, many secure ballot drop boxes will be available starting July 25. Secure ballot drop boxes will also be available at each early voting location starting August 8. Prefer to vote in person? Early voting will take place from August 8 to 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. There are 21 early voting locations. Visit www.browardvotes.gov for locations. You can vote at any of the early voting locations, making it the most convenient way to vote in person. On Election Day, August 18, polling places (precincts) will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Your polling place and precinct number are listed on the NEW voter information card you received in early July. You will not be able to drop off mail-in ballots at these polling places! To vote in person, whether during early voting or on Election Day, you must present a photo ID with your signature, such as your driver's license or Florida identification card. Acceptable forms of ID are listed on your voter information card. No matter what method you use to vote, just VOTE! Your vote is your voice, use it!

Share The Health Foundation of the Americas launches a fund for community programs with the support by Centene Charitable Foundation The Health Foundation of the Americas (HAF) of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health announced the launch of the Equity Fund for the Hispanic Family. The $ 100 million fund aims to promote equity in the health and well-being of Hispanic families across the country. Centene Corporation through its foundation The Centene Charitable Foundation have committed to matching the first million in corporate donations to the fund, and called on companies and foundations to contribute to the initiative and play an active role in reducing the lack of equity faced by Hispanic communities. "By investing directly in communities and strengthening resources locally, The Health Foundation of the Americas can better meet the needs of Hispanic families," said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, president and CEO of La Health Foundation of the Americas. "We look forward to working with Centene to ensure more equitable outcomes in the Hispanic community. The stakes are high for Hispanic Americans and failure to act is not an option." "The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the health and economic inequalities facing Hispanic communities across the country," said Michael F. Neidorff, president and CEO of Centene Corporation. "By emerging now into a post-pandemic world, we have been given a clear opportunity to close the wellness gap that too many Americans face. We hope that businesses and foundations will join Centene in supporting our ongoing efforts to provide opportunities for Hispanic communities. , the largest minority group in our nation, while looking for innovative ways to ensure fairness within their own organizations. " The Equity Fund for the Hispanic Family will benefit from the expertise of The Health Foundation of the Americas staff, with decades of experience managing various national health and human services programs. The Health Foundation of the Americas will administer the funds to a variety of communities that will include centers with large numbers of Hispanics, as well as emerging population centers and rural and urban communities. For more information about the Equity Fund for the Hispanic Family, visit https://www.buenasaludparatodos.org/familias. About The Health Foundation of the Americas The Healthy Americas Foundation (HAF) seeks to improve the health of individuals and families in the Americas by innovating, incubating, and investing in designed and community-based efforts. HAF's initiatives are based on the experience of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and its many partners. HAF encourages community-driven efforts based on and celebrating the role of culture; it redefines health not only as the absence of disease; and nurtures the well-being of the body, mind and spirit. Given its health mission, HAF does not accept funds from tobacco companies, alcoholic beverages, or sugary beverages. For more information, visit www.buenasaludparatodos.org/familias. Contact: Adolph P. Falcón, afalcon@healthyamericasfund.org , 202-797-4341

Por Judith Crocker Volver EDITORIAL By Judith Crocker The great symbolic, cultural and practical significance, in colorful posters, from the exhibition of our journalistic work in a library 1. Recognition and legitimacy The library is a public space associated with knowledge, education, and culture. Displaying the work of our local newspaper there means that its work is recognized as a valuable contribution to the community and deserves to be preserved and displayed in a prestigious space. 2. Rescue of collective memory Local newspapers often document everyday life: community events, neighbors' achievements, stories that don't appear in national media. An exhibit transforms these archives into historical memory, helping the community recognize itself in its pages. 3. Closeness to the community By bringing our newspaper En USA to the library space, we facilitate access to those who may have never read it, despite its 24-year circulation. The display acts as a bridge between the newspaper and the residents, strengthening the bond and demonstrating transparency in its informational mission. 4. Education and civic training The exhibit can serve to teach students and young people about the role of local journalism in democracy, the importance of reliable information, and how the newspaper reflects and gives voice to its own community. 5. Local projection and pride Beyond the archive, the exhibition shows that the newspaper is a living part of our cultural heritage. It reinforces the pride of belonging to a community with an active media outlet committed to its people. And finally, a library exhibition transforms the newspaper's daily work into a cultural, educational, and identity-based heritage for the community. I wholeheartedly invite you to visit our exhibit and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month together nationwide. Our journalistic work will continue to be on display at the North Regional Library in Coconut Creek until October 31st during regular library hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and the rest of the week, including weekends, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. 1100 Coconut Creek Parkway - Coconut Creek, FL 33066. 954-201-2600