Charla Comunitaria
Fourth Thursday of every month, 6:30 - 7:00 PM
The Lehigh Valley has seen a Latin influence grow over the past decades, and WDIY celebrates that growth by providing a space for community conversations. Aurea Ortiz hosts Charla Comunitaria, where she takes your ears deep into the local Latin community through conversations with business owners, community leaders and elected officials, providing insight and a deeper understanding of our Latin American neighbors.
Latest Episodes
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Aurea Ortiz celebrates Women's History Month with Frances Quinones-Mullen, the owner of Panchitas Kitchen, a mobile Latin cuisine company that was born for her lifelong love for cooking. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Janine Santoro to talk about the beautiful relationships that were built during a visit to Patillas, Puerto Rico. -
Aurea Ortiz sits down with Dr. Ben Iobst, a public safety professional who shares how his personal journey put him on a path to supporting veterans and first responders. -
Aurea Ortiz explores ArtsQuest's upcoming Three Kings Day celebration with Myrna Rivera, Chair of the Latin Programming Committee, which offers cultural events year-round. -
Aurea Ortiz talks with members of the delegation for the Bethlehem Patillas Sister City partnership, which will meet in Puerto Rico in the coming days. -
Aurea Ortiz talks with Carol Obando-Derstine about the passions that are driving her in her run for Congress, and the importance of representation in politics. -
Aurea Ortiz is joined by Janine Santoro of the City of Bethlehem to reflect on the Bethlehem Patillas Sister City Celebration and what's ahead in the partnership. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes Javier Toro, a representative from Primerica, to talk about the importance of financial independence and education. -
Aurea Ortiz sits down with Flor and Robert Velez of Puerto Rican Culture Preservation, Inc. to talk about the upcoming Puerto Rican parade and festival -
Aurea Ortiz is joined by Miguel Perez to talk about the film FANIA All Stars, which tells the story of the 1970s Salsa stars, and his other work.
