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 welcomes Dr. John Grason to talk about his visits to Puerto Rico, his memories of Roberto Clemente, and his thankfulness for the experiences he's had. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes former radio host Alfa Lopez and documentary filmmaker and reporter Marcia Robiou to talk about key issues for Latinos in this year's election and beyond. -
Aurea Ortiz welcomes Christopher Shorr of Touchstone Theatre to talk about their efforts to involve the Hispanic community in their local programming year round. -
On this Hispanic Heritage Month Special, Aurea Ortiz sits down with Nydia Ramos, a trailblazer in the Lehigh Valley Hispanic community, to share her diverse and unique experiences. -
On this Hispanic Heritage Month Special, Aurea Ortiz welcomes Emily Marchello and Katie Rymon to talk about the National Museum of Industrial History's efforts to appeal to the Hispanic community. -
On this Hispanic Heritage Month Special, Aurea Ortiz talks with Beatrice Rodriguez about her long history of fighting for rights for Allentown's Hispanic community. -
On this Hispanic Heritage Month Special, Aurea Ortiz talks with Cecile Tybaud, a teacher encouraging cultural education, and Michelle Rios-Araque of Moravian University, to talk about engaging students in the Hispanic community. -
On this Hispanic Heritage Month special, Aurea Ortiz talks with Guillermo Lopez and Doris Corell about their parents' work to form Bethlehem's Puerto Rican Beneficial Society. -
On this Hispanic Heritage Month special, Aurea Ortiz welcomes UCC Pastor and Bethlehem Emergency Shelter Executive Director Bob Rapp to talk about his congregation's work to serve all Bethlehem residents. -
Aurea Ortiz is joined by Janine Santoro and Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds to talk about the upcoming sister city celebration with Patillas, Puerto Rico, and the other Hispanic Heritage events being hosted by the city.
