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. Olga Negrón 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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On this episode of Charla Comunitaria, Olga Negron talks with her husband, Magisterial District Judge Nick Englesson about the work that goes on in the magisterial court system. -
Olga Negron chats with Dr. Nilsa Lasso-von Lang, Assistant Director of Multicultural Enrollment at Moravian University to talk about the driving forces that are changing Moravian University’s structures and services, to welcome and better serve members of the Latinx community.
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Olga welcomes Josh Berk and Guillermo Lopez to talk about the creation and significance of the 'Voces de la Comunidad' oral history project and mural, the Guillermo Lopez Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Institute, and more.
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Olga Negrón welcomes Hector Bonilla, Tracy Piazza and Meg Sayago from the Easton Area School District to talk about public education, and the district's programs for students and families.
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Olga Negron chats with Marigny Pellot from the Puerto Rican Cultural Preservation about Puerto Rican history, pride, and the upcoming Puerto Rican Parade and Festival. Then, she welcomes Norman Bristol Colón of the Pennsylvania Latino Convention to preview the celebration, which is coming to Allentown in late September.
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Olga Negrón welcomes Victor Salicetti from AmericaVen and Danielle Joseph from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce to talk about local Latin American business development here in the Lehigh Valley.
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Olga Negrón sits down with Iris Cintron to talk about the upcoming Holy Infancy Multicultural Fest, then welcomes Carol Obando-Derstine to share some tips for saving money, energy, and the environment during the summer ahead.
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Olga Negrón wants to shake up the SouthSide of Bethlehem for spring with the flavor of the Latin community, talking about the upcoming ¡Fiesta Latina! celebration with organizers Margarita Gonzalez-Rivera and Olga Torres.
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Olga Negrón hosts a bilingual program featuring Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Communications Manager Genesis Ortega, and together they discuss Matt's path to mayor, his plans for the future of Allentown and its Latin American community, Genesis's position, and more.
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Olga Negrón welcomes Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Director of Equity and Inclusion Janine Santoro, to talk about Janine’s newly created position, first term initiatives for Bethlehem and Latin American neighborhoods and the city's overall quality of life.
