AL DÍA NEWS June 15 - 22, 2022

THE BEST OF THE AMERICAN MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE

‘PERFUME DE GARDENIAS’

A FILM THAT BRINGS DEATH OUT OF THE CLOSET. Una película que saca a la muerte del closet.

PAGE 20

BILINGUAL POLITICS

PREVENTING VIOLENCE ONLY IN ENGLISH

Previenen violencia solo en inglés PAGE 8

Elvita &

THE POWER OF OP-ED THE DIFFICULT ROAD AGAINST GUNS El difícil camino contra las armas PAGE 34 JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

PERSEVERANCE Through her work in Philadelphia, Elvita Quiñones seeks future leadership for Latino students and young Latino professionals.

Con su labor en Filadelfia, Elvita Quiñones busca el liderazgo futuro de estudiantes y jóvenes profesionales latinos.

By JENSEN TOUSSAINT I

Writer

PAGE 12

CONTENT 3 AL FRENTE | UP FRONT

SUPPORTING THE LEADERS OF THE FUTURE

4 IMAGE OF THE WEEK |

IMAGEN DE LA SEMANA

PUERTO RICO IS PRESENT!

6 LEADERSHIP | LÍDERES

NATALIA ORTIZ’S RECOGNITION

8 POLITICS | POLÍTICA

THE GAPING HOLE IN GUN CONTROL

10

A BAD SALSA

12 COVER | PORTADA

A BRIDGE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

12

18 KIOSKO GLOBAL | 20 CULTURE | CULTURA

LET DEATH ‘COME OUT OF THE CLOSET’

22

TOP NURSES 2022

26 BILINGUAL BRAND STUDIO |

ACCENTURE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

30 JOBS | TRABAJOS 34 THOUGHT LEADERS |

6 2•

22

BUSINESS TEAM DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Martin Alfaro BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVES Alaitz Ruiz-Arteagoitia Arjun Agarwal EVENTS MARKETING COORDINATOR Erin McGovern SENIOR TEAM FOUNDER & CEO Hernán Guaracao GENERAL OFFICE MANAGER Elizabeth Guaracao

TO CONTACT US THE BIZARRAP PHENOMENON

24 PHOTO ESSAY | FOTO ENSAYO

8

EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Hernán Guaracao PRINT EDITOR Fernando Millán DEPUTY EDITORS Nigel Thompson Jensen Toussaint Esperanza Escribano WRITERS & CONTENT PRODUCERS Brittany Valentine Andrew Kolba Manuel Herrera Erika Ardila Andrea Rodes Ofer Laszewicki Sandra Ramírez Ortega Kianni Figuereo (Fellow) Emily Leopard-Davis. (Apprentice) PRODUCTION MANAGER Juan Alba DESIGN MANAGER Maybeth Peralta GRAPHIC DESIGNER Mónica Hernández PHOTOGRAPHERS Harrison Brink Peter Fitzpatrick Juan B. Díaz SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Silvia Otero Guaracao SENIOR CONTRIBUTORS Juan González (USA) Eileen Truax (USA) TRANSLATORS Andrea Rodes María del Mar Agudelo

PENSAMIENTO DE LÍDERES

THE LONG ROAD TO LEGISLATING GUNS

ADVERTISING 215-789-6971 sales@aldianews.com CLASSIFIEDS 215-789-6980 classifieds@aldianews.com NEWSROOM 215-789-6974 newsdesk@aldianews.com MEMBERSHIPS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 215-789-6980

Cover Photo Elvita Quiñones

Harrison Brink / ALDÍA News

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022 VOL. XXX NO. 35

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

FRENTE UP FRONT

SUPPORTING THE LEADERS OF THE FUTURE

THIS ISSUE HAS THE STORY OF ELVITA QUIÑONES, WHO SEEKS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED. EN ESTA EDICIÓN ENCONTRARÁ LA HISTORIA DE ELVITA QUIÑONES, QUIEN BUSCA OPORTUNIDADES PARA JÓVENES QUE HAN SIDO EXCLUIDOS. By | Por: FERNANDO MILLÁN | AL DÍA News Print Editor

E

ENGLISH

lvita Quiñones is the president of the Association of Latino Professionals for America of Philadelphia (ALPFA). She was born in Newark, New Jersey, but her parents are Puerto Ricans who migrated to the mainland for a better life. “One of the things that was really important to them was to give their children the opportunity to grow up in a place where they were safe”, she told AL DÍA. Her story and her family’s is associated with her grandparents’, who went to Brooklyn, New York, where they started a Mennonite church at home and began helping families in poor conditions.

Elvita grew up proudly being Puerto Rican, influenced by her parents, but those origins led to discrimination at different times in her life.

During high school she lived between Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Puerto Rico, but a circumstance caused her mother to send her to a boarding school in Lancaster, where she resided with Mennonites. “We came from different areas, but we also all experienced a lot of racism”, she recalled She then entered college and got a degree in Political Science, but ended up working in the higher education environment, where she has developed her career. Today she is president of ALPFA in Philadelphia, from where she wants to create professional development opportunities for those who have been excluded. Her purpose is to help new generations of college students and young Latino professionals so they do not have to face the obstacles that she and others had to overcome.

For her, there is a gain in diversity, something to which companies and educational institutions should pay attention.

TIME FOR PERFUME DE GARDENIAS

Since its origins, service is a hallmark that characterizes Elvita Quiñones.

Courtesy Elvita Quiñonez

Desde sus orígenes, el servicio a los demás es un sello que caracteriza a Elvita Quiñones.

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

Cortesía Elvita Quiñonez

On the other hand, in the Culture section, one of the articles is about a film co-produced in Colombia and Puerto Rico that has been highlighted by critics. It is Perfume de Gardenias, directed

by Puerto Rican Macha Colón.

The film deals with the circumstance of death from a critical perspective and a touch of dark humor. It took its name from a bolero by Rafael Hernández, a Puerto Rican composer. It premiered in 2021 and continues to be featured in festivals in the United States and Europe. z

ESPAÑOL

E

lvita Quiñones es la presidenta de la Asociación de Profesionales Latinos para América de Filadelfia (ALPFA). Nació en Newark (Nueva Jersey), pero sus padres son puertorriqueños que emigraron al continente para lograr una vida mejor.

“Una de las cosas realmente importante para ellos era dar a sus hijos la oportunidad de crecer en un lugar donde estuvieran seguros”, le dijo a AL DÍA. Su historia y la de su familia está asociada con la de sus abuelos, que se fueron a vivir a Brooklyn (Nueva York), donde crearon una iglesia menonita en su casa y empezaron a ayudarles a familias que no tenían buenas condiciones.

Elvita se crio en medio del orgullo de ser puertorriqueña, impregnado por sus padres, pero que también le generó discriminación en distintos momentos de su vida.

Durante el bachillerato vivió entre Filadelfia, Brooklyn y Puerto Rico, pero una circunstancia hizo que su mamá la enviara a un internado en Lancaster, donde compartiría principalmente con menonitas. “Veníamos de diferentes áreas, pero también todos experimentamos mucho racismo”, recordó.

Después entró a la universidad y obtuvo el título en ciencias políticas, aunque lo que vino después la dejó trabajando en el entorno de la educación superior, donde ha desarrollado su carrera. Hoy es presidenta de ALPFA en Filadelfia, desde donde quiere crear oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para aquellas personas que han sido excluidas de ciertos espacios. Su propósito es que las nuevas generaciones de estudiantes universitarios y de jóvenes profesionales latinos no tengan que enfrentarse a los obstáculos que ella y otras personas debieron doblegar.

Para ella, hay una ganancia en la diversidad, a lo que empresas e instituciones educativas deben prestar atención.

TIEMPO DE ‘PERFUME DE GARDENIAS’

Por otra parte, en la sección de Cultura uno de los artículos tiene que ver con una película coproducida en Colombia y Puerto Rico y que ha sido destacada por la crítica. Se trata de ‘Perfume de Gardenias’, dirigida por la puertorriqueña Macha Colón.

La cinta plantea la circunstancia de la muerte desde una perspectiva crítica y con toque de humor negro.

Tomó su nombre de un bolero de Rafael Hernández, compositor boricua. Se estrenó en el 2021 sigue presentándose en festivales de Estados Unidos y Europa.z •3

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

PUERTO RICO

PUERTO RICO IS PRESENT!

As has been the situation for 65 years, Puerto Ricans paraded to highlight their importance in U.S. society and to reaffirm what they mean culturally. The Puerto Rican National Parade returned to the streets of Fifth Avenue, in New York, after two years without being on-site due to the pandemic. It is estimated that 1.5 million people participated, including representatives of different Puerto Rican organizations that struggle for better conditions for their fellow citizens, for their demands as a community and for the welfare of Puerto Rico. John

Lamparski/Getty Images

Como ocurre desde hace 65 años, los puertorriqueños desfilaron para poner de presente su importancia en la sociedad de Estados Unidos y para reafirmar lo que significan culturalmente. El Desfile Nacional de Puerto Rico volvió a recorrer las calles de la Quinta Avenida, en Nueva York, después de dos años si hacerse de manera presencial por la pandemia. Se calcula que participaron millón y medio de personas, entre ellas representantes de diversas organizaciones puertorriqueñas que luchan por mejores condiciones para sus connacionales, por reivindicaciones como comunidad y por el bienestar de Puerto Rico. . John Lamparski/Getty Images

LEADERSHIP

NATALIA ORTIZ’S RECOGNITION THE PUERTO RICAN PSYCHIATRIST WILL SOON RECEIVE THE PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL SOCIETY’S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD. POR SU LABOR, LA PSIQUIATRA PUERTORRIQUEÑA RECIBIRÁ PRÓXIMAMENTE EL PREMIO AL SERVICIO DISTINGUIDO DE LA SOCIEDAD MÉDICA DE PENSILVANIA. By | Por: JENSEN TOUSSAINT | AL DÍA News Staff Writer ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

H

N

atalia Ortiz-Torrent comes from a very hardworking family.

Growing up in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, it was instilled in her that she would be a physician.

Knowing this, she earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico, before going on to study medicine at the Ponce School of Medicine.

In 2001, Ortiz-Torrent began her residency at Temple University where she is currently a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Medical Director of Consultation and Liaison Psychiatry at Temple University Hospital.

Over the past two decades, Ortiz-Torrent has left an indelible mark on her patients, and the psychiatric field overall.

Therefore, she is being recognized with the Distinguished Service Award by the Pennsylvania Medical Society.

ija de una familia muy trabajadora, Natalia Ortiz-Torrent creció en Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, y desde pequeña sus padres le inculcaron el amor por la medicina. Así, se licenció en Química en la Universidad de Puerto Rico, antes de estudiar Medicina en la Facultad de Medicina de Ponce.

En 2001, Ortiz-Torrent comenzó su residencia en la Temple University, donde actualmente es profesora de Psiquiatría Clínica y Ciencias del Comportamiento en la Escuela de Medicina Lewis Katz, y directora médica de Psiquiatría de Consulta y Enlace en el Hospital de la misma Universidad.

A lo largo de las dos últimas décadas, Ortiz-Torrent ha dejado una huella indeleble en sus pacientes y en el campo de la psiquiatría en general. Por ello, la Sociedad Médica de Pensilvania la reconoce con el Premio al Servicio Distinguido.

A PRESTIGIOUS HONOR

The Distinguished Service Award is the PAMED’s highest honor and has been distributed to medical professionals for their lifetime achievements in medicine since 1956. The first winner was Dr. Jonas E. Salk — the doctor responsible for developing the anti-polio vaccine.

Ortiz-Torrent will soon have her name added to the list of recipients of this prestigious award.

“I was surprised, honored and very humbled… and also grateful for this opportunity,” said Ortiz-Torrent, on her reaction upon learning of her selection.

However, the honor also has given her time to reflect on her journey and the challenges she has faced throughout her career.

From navigating a new environment, learning a new culture, and customs to a new language, the path to her position today was a very difficult one.

However, it helped her build character and show great resilience.

Ortiz-Torrent has built her career around building trust from her patients.

Continues in pag. 28|

6•

UN PRESTIGIOSO HONOR

Natalia Ortiz-Torrent has built her career around building trust from her patients.

Nigel Thompson/ALDÍA News .

Natalia Ortiz-Torrent ha construido su carrera en torno al fortalecimiento de la confianza de sus pacientes.

Nigel Thompson/ALDÍA News

I identify myself with a lot of the students and healthcare professionals of Latino American descent.

Me identifico con muchos de los estudiantes y profesionales de la salud de ascendencia latina.

El Premio al Servicio Distinguido es el máximo galardón de la Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) y se concede desde 1956 a profesionales de la medicina, por los logros alcanzados a lo largo de su vida. El primer ganador fue el Dr. Jonas E. Salk, el médico responsable del desarrollo de la vacuna contra el polio.

Ortiz-Torrent pronto añadirá su nombre a la lista de galardonados con este prestigioso premio. “Me sentí sorprendida, honrada y muy humilde... y también agradecida por esta oportunidad”, dijo la psiquiatra sobre su reacción al conocer su selección.

Además del sentimiento de gratitud, la distinción le ha dado tiempo para reflexionar sobre su trayectoria y los retos a los que se ha enfrentado a lo largo de su carrera. Desde navegar por un nuevo entorno, aprender una nueva cultura y sus costumbres hasta un nuevo idioma, el camino hasta su posición actual fue muy difícil, pero la ayudó a forjar su carácter y a de-

Natalia Ortiz-Torrent

Continúa pág. 28 |

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

¿Qué quiere lograr?

®

Conozca más en bankofamerica.com/philadelphia (solo se ofrece en inglés)

Estamos conscientes de lo que importa En Bank of America, el bienestar emocional de nuestros empleados es de suma importancia para nosotros. Promovemos una comunicación abierta y constante para ayudar a combatir el estigma de la salud mental. Ya sea al ofrecer terapia individual profesional durante los momentos críticos de la vida o educación y consejos sencillos para manejar el estrés diario, nuestra meta es asegurarnos de que nuestros compañeros obtengan los recursos que necesitan.

A fin de cuentas, cuando nuestros empleados están bien, pueden dar lo mejor de sí mismos a nuestros clientes y comunidades.

Mis compañeros y yo estamos orgullosos de trabajar para una empresa que nos brinda un ambiente de apoyo y salud emocional.

Jim Dever Presidente de Bank of America en el área metropolitana de Philadelphia

¿Qué quiere lograr?®

Bank of America, N.A. Miembro de FDIC. Igualdad de oportunidades de crédito © 202 Bank of America Corporation. Todos los derechos reservados.

Conozca más en bankofamerica.com/philadelphia (solo se ofrece en inglés)

Bank of America, N.A. Miembro de FDIC. Igualdad de oportunidades de crédito © 2022 Bank of America Corporation. Todos los derechos reservados.

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

•7

POLITICS

THE GAPING HOLE IN GUN CONTROL AS REVEALED BY THE UVALDE MASSACRE, THERE IS LITTLE TO NO OUTREACH AROUND THE ISSUE OF GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN SPANISH. COMO LO HA REVELADO LA MASACRE EN UVALDE, HAY POCA O NINGUNA DIVULGACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL SOBRE LA PREVENCIÓN DE LA VIOLENCIA CON ARMAS DE FUEGO. By | Por: NIGEL THOMPSON AL DÍA News Staff Writer

Gun violence prevention is a non-existent issue for Spanish-speakers considering the lack of Spanish-language content produced around it.

GettyImages

.

La prevención de la violencia con armas de fuego es un tema inexistente para los hispanohablantes, teniendo en cuenta la falta de contenidos en español producidos al respecto.

T

he murder of 21 people, including 19 children, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas by a lone gunman with an automatic weapon has brought the issue of gun control in the U.S. back to the forefront of public’s conscience.

It’s an issue that’s long ebbed and flowed from that very same spot.

It happened in 1999 as two teenagers killed 12 of their classmates and one teacher at Columbine High School, happened in 2007 as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech killed five professors and 27 students, and also happened in 2012 as another lone gunman entered another elementary school

8•

ENGLISH armed with another automatic rifle and killed 20 children and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

However, whereas the previously mentioned mass shootings involved predominantly white victims and perpetrators (aside from Virginia Tech), the massacre in Uvalde was not only carried out by a Latino, but an overwhelming majority of the victims (all but one), were also Latino.

A DAMNING OVERSIGHT

There is a lot of criticism being thrown at law enforcement in the aftermath of

GettyImages

ESPAÑOL

E

l asesinato de 21 personas, entre ellas 19 niños y dos profesoras en la Escuela Primaria Robb de Uvalde (Texas), a manos de un pistolero solitario con un arma automática, ha vuelto a poner en el primer plano de la conciencia pública el problema del control de armas en Estados Unidos.

En 1999, dos adolescentes mataron a 12 de sus compañeros y a un profesor en el Columbine High School. En 2007, un estudiante del Virginia Tech mató a 5 profesores y 27 alumnos. En 2012, un pistolero, armado con un rifle automático entró en la Sandy Hook Elementary School, en Newtown, Connecticut, y mató a 20 niños y 6 miembros del personal.

Sin embargo, mientras los tiroteos masivos mencionados involucraron a víctimas y a victimarios predominantemente blancos (aparte del Virginia Tech), la masacre en Uvalde no solo fue llevada a cabo por un latino, sino que una abrumadora mayoría de las víctimas (todas menos una) también eran latinas.

UN CONTROL CONDENATORIO

Tras el tiroteo masivo, las fuerzas del orden han sido objeto de numerosas críticas por su aparente falta de atención a los niños latinos que se encontraban en la Escuela Primaria Robb, pero podría decirse que la mayor muestra de esa negligencia JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

POLÍTICA ENGLISH

1-833-750-5627

años

nformática

ablan otros idiomas (ESOL)

ticas

a tus necesidades.

Clases que se ajustan

superior de nivel Aprendizaje

the mass shooting for its apparent disregard for the Latino children inside Robb Elementary, but arguably the biggest sign of that lack of attention came during the news conferences put on by authorities the day of and days after the massacre.

None of the press conferences provided any updates in Spanish for a town that is 81% Latino. Further U.S. census data reveals that more than half of the city’s households — around 57% — speak a language other than English at home.

Beyond Uvalde, that same disparity in communication can be applied to the overarching issue of the need for gun control being pushed by Democrats and some Republicans in the aftermath of the mass shooting.

A look at the websites of some of the biggest gun violence prevention organizations in the U.S. — names like Brady, Everytown, March For Our Lives, and Giffords — reveal that none have Spanish-language versions of their sites to navigate. When it comes to the copious amounts of research these organizations conduct, it is scarcely translated into Spanish. One of the few pieces is an Everytown study titled “When the Shooting Stops,” about the lasting effects of gun violence on survivors in the country.

In short, it’s a glaring hole that potentially leaves Hispanic communities across the U.S. in the dark about what can be done about the rise in mass shootings across the country that affects them in some cases more than others.

At an even bigger level, there have only recently been calls from Latino legislators like California’s Rep. Norma Torres to invest in and develop ad campaigns to

ESPAÑOL se produjo durante las conferencias de prensa ofrecidas por las autoridades el día de la masacre y los días posteriores.

En ninguna se proporcionó información actualizada en español para una ciudad cuya población latina representa el 81 % del total. Además, los datos del censo de Estados Unidos revelan que más de la mitad de los hogares de la ciudad —alrededor del 57 %— hablan en casa un idioma distinto del inglés.

Más allá de Uvalde, esa misma disparidad en la comunicación puede aplicarse a la necesidad de controlar las armas, proyecto impulsado por los demócratas y algunos republicanos tras el tiroteo masivo.

Un vistazo a las páginas web de algunas de las principales organizaciones de prevención de la violencia con armas de fuego en EE. UU. —Brady, Everytown, March For Our Lives y Giffords, por mencionar algunas— revela que ninguna tiene versión en español. Cuando se trata de la copiosa cantidad de investigaciones que estas organizaciones realizan, las traducciones al español son escasas. Uno de los pocos trabajos existentes es un estudio de Everytown titulado When the Shooting Stops, sobre los efectos duraderos de la violencia armada en los supervivientes del país.

En resumen, hay un agujero evidente que deja a las comunidades hispanas de todo EE.UU. en la oscuridad sobre lo que se puede hacer respecto al aumento de tiroteos masivos en todo el país, hecho que les afecta en algunos casos más que en otros.

A una escala mayor, solo recientemente ha habido llamamientos de legisladores latinos, como la representante de California Norma Torres, para desarrollar campañas

Continues in pag. 28 |Continúa pág. 28

None of the press conferences provided any updates in Spanish for a town that is 81% Latino.

Ninguna de las conferencias de prensa proporcionó información actualizada en español para una ciudad cuya población latina representa el 81 % del total.

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

Aprendizaje de nivel superior

Clases que se ajustan a tus necesidades.

• Lectura, escritura y matemáticas • Inglés para personas que hablan otros idiomas (ESOL) • Preparación GED y HiSET • Conocimientos básicos de informática • Clases para mayores de 16 años

1-833-750-5627

Hay opciones grat uit as disponibles

phila.gov/next-level

Los cortes de agua pueden volver pronto.

Shutoffs will resume soon.

¡Cuida tus facturas ahora!

Take care of your bill now!

Más de 20 organizaciones de confianza facilitarán la solicitud.

Consulte un mapa y llame a una ubicación cercana a usted.

Over 20 trusted partners will make applying easier.

See a map and call a location near you.

water.phila.gov/aldia

•9

POLITICS

A BAD SALSA THE WHITE HOUSE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE LOOSENING OF SOME TRUMP-ERA CUBA POLICIES, BUT OTHERS REMAIN AND LEAVE A BAD TASTE.

LA CASA BLANCA ANUNCIÓ HACE POCO QUE FLEXIBILIZARÁ ALGUNAS MEDIDAS SOBRE CUBA DE LA ERA TRUMP. OTRAS PERMANECEN Y DEJAN MAL SABOR. By | Por: NIGEL THOMPSON AL DÍA News Staff Writer

U

ENGLISH

.S. President Joe Biden has tread a careful presidency in between embracing certain progressive and conservative policies and stances on issues. For the most part, it’s left him in a gray that’s made voters on both sides look on unfavorably.

Take the Biden administration’s stance on Cuba.

Its most recent actions have tried to play to both the hard line taken by the Trump administration, and the more conciliatory approach of the Obama administration. The result is a dance that resembles a poorly choreographed salsa that most Cubans would shame.

A PARTIAL SUMMIT

Last week was the Summit of the Americas, the first hosted in the U.S. since 1994. It’s a meeting held every three years among all the leaders of the Western Hemisphere to talk policy, spark new deals, and a time to work together on some of the biggest issues confronting the Americas.

In an attempt to show the U.S.’s leading place in the hemisphere, an overarching theme of the summit in Los Angeles was a reinforcement of democracy in the region. As a result, the Biden administration didn’t extend invitations to three countries it deemed not representative of democracy in Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba.

The governments in all have engaged efforts to silence opposition by both force and other actions the U.S. government has deemed corrupt and authoritarian on the world stage. For its part, the Cuban government has forcefully put down protests against it in the event of serious food shortages and rising costs, and has kept some of those protestors behind bars to this day.

10 •

ESPAÑOL

J

oe Biden ha transitado por una presidencia cuidadosa entre la adopción de ciertas políticas y posturas progresistas y la preservación de algunas conservadoras. Pero, en su mayoría, sus decisiones le han dejado en una zona gris que ha hecho que los votantes de ambos bandos lo vean con malos ojos. Su postura respecto a Cuba es un ejemplo.

Sus acciones más recientes han tratado de jugar tanto con la línea dura adoptada por la administración Trump, como con el enfoque más conciliador de la administración Obama. El resultado es una danza que se asemeja a una salsa mal coreografiada, de la cual la mayoría de los cubanos se avergonzarían.

UNA CUMBRE PARCIAL

La semana pasada se celebró la Cumbre de las Américas, la primera organizada en Estados Unidos desde 1994. Esta reunión se lleva a cabo cada tres años, entre todos los líderes del hemisferio occidental, para hablar de política, impulsar nuevos acuerdos y trabajar juntos en algunos de los principales problemas a los que se enfrenta el continente.

En un intento por demostrar el liderazgo de Estados Unidos en el hemisferio, uno de los temas principales de la cumbre de Los Ángeles fue el refuerzo de la democracia en la región. Por ello, la administración Biden no invitó a tres países que considera poco representativos de la democracia: Venezuela, Nicaragua y Cuba.

Los gobiernos de dichos países se han esforzado por silenciar a la oposición, tanto por la fuerza como con otras acciones que el Gobierno de Estados Unidos ha considerado corruptas y autoritarias en la escena mundial. Por su parte, el Gobierno cubano ha reprimido por la fuerza las protestas en su contra, ante la grave escasez de alimentos y el aumento de los costos, y ha encarcelado a algunos de los manifestantes. Estados

President Joe Biden has conducted an awkward dance with Cuba since taking the White House.

GettyImages

El presidente Joe Biden ha llevado a cabo un incómodo ‘baile’ con Cuba desde que llegó a la Casa Blanca.

.

Gettyiamges

The softening of policy could be a much-needed big boom for Cuba’s economy.

La suavización de la política podría significar un gran auge, muy necesario, para la economía de Cuba JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

POLÍTICA ENGLISH The U.S.’s stance was one to appease more conservative Hispanic voters in places like Florida, where Republicans saw gains during the 2020 election, but one that could have exposed a serious weakness on the foreign frontier.

Instead of falling in line with their U.S. host, some of the hemisphere’s biggest leaders backed out of the summit — among them, Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Bolivia’s Luis Arce, Guatemala’s Alejandro Giammattei, El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele and Honduras’ Xiomara Castro, along with a number of Caribbean nation leaders.

RE-ENERGIZING CUBA’S ECONOMY

However, as the Biden administration took a strong stance against Cuba

at the Summit, any gains it made with prospective voters went out the door as it softened some of the Trump era policies that restricted remittances and travel to the island nation.

In addition to lifting the $1,000-a-quarter cap on remittances that can be sent to the island, the new Cuba approach also expands commercial flights to airports outside of just Havana and expedites visa processing for Cubans arriving at the U.S. border — nearly 100,000 have been apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border since October of 2021 as the country copes with an economic and resource crisis.

As it spelled out the approach to the island nation, the Biden administration still reiterated its desire to hold its government accountable for violations of human and labor rights and continue

ESPAÑOL Unidos tuvo dos posturas: una para apaciguar a los votantes hispanos más conservadores en lugares como Florida, donde los republicanos obtuvieron ganancias durante las elecciones de 2020, y otra que podría haber expuesto una grave debilidad en la frontera exterior.

En lugar de alinearse con su anfitrión estadounidense, algunos de los principales líderes del hemisferio se retiraron de la cumbre, entre ellos, el mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador, el boliviano Luis Arce, el guatemalteco Alejandro Giammattei, el salvadoreño Nayib Bukele y la hondureña Xiomara Castro, junto con los líderes de varios países caribeños.

LA REACTIVACIÓN DE LA ECONOMÍA CUBANA

Cualquier ganancia que Biden hubiera podido obtener con la fuerte postura que

adoptó contra Cuba, en la Cumbre se fue por la borda al suavizar algunas de las políticas de la era Trump que restringían las remesas y los viajes a la nación isleña.

Además de levantar el tope de 1.000 dólares al trimestre en las remesas que se podían enviar a la isla, el nuevo enfoque también amplía los vuelos comerciales a aeropuertos más allá de La Habana y acelera el procedimiento de visados para los cubanos que llegan a la frontera de Estados Unidos -casi 100.000 han sido detenidos en la frontera con México desde octubre de 2021-, mientras el país hace frente a una crisis económica y de recursos.

Al detallar el enfoque hacia la nación isleña, la administración de Biden reiteró su deseo de responsabilizar al Gobierno cubano por las violaciones de los derechos humanos y laborales y continuar “empoderando al pueblo para que determine su

Continues in pag. 28 |Continúa pág. 28

La ayuda que necesita está aquí.

Siga con sus sesiones de estudio.

PECO ofrece ayuda financiera que puede reducir sus pagos mensuales. Verifique si reúne los requisitos para que pueda mantener su vida activa.

Visite peco.com/help

© PECO Energy Company, 2021

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 11

COVER STORY

A BRIDGE CREATING

OPPORTUNITIES

FOR GROWTH MEET THE NEW LEADER OF PHILLY’S CHAPTER OF THE NATION’S OLDEST LATINO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION.

ELVITA QUIÑONES ES LA NUEVA LÍDER DE LA ORGANIZACIÓN PROFESIONAL LATINA MÁS ANTIGUA DEL PAÍS. By | Por: JENSEN TOUSSAINT | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

F

rom the time she was a little girl, Elvita Quiñones has been dedicated to giving back and h elping others.

This commitment can all be traced back to her upbringing, as well as her ancestors.

Now that she is in a position to give back and help others in the manner in which so many others did for her, it’s an endeavor she takes full advantage of and doesn’t take for granted.

In both her roles as associate director at the Center for Undergraduate Advising at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and president of Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Philadelphia, she’s able to combine her two biggest passions.

GENERATIONS OF GIVING BACK

ENGLISH

Quiñones is a native of Newark, New Jersey, born to first generation Puerto Rican parents whose families both immigrated to the mainland.

Both of her parents and their families came from very humble backgrounds.

“They were in extreme poverty, so when they came to the mainland, it was in hopes of a better life,” said Quiñones in an interview with AL DIA. “One of the things that was really important to them was that they gave their children the opportunity to grow up somewhere that they were safe,” she added.

However, the desire to want better for others goes much deeper than that.

D ESPAÑOL

esde niña, Elvita Quiñones se ha dedicado a retribuir y a ayudar a los demás, compromiso que se remonta a su educación y a sus antepasados.

Ahora que sus condiciones le permiten

devolver a las personas toda la ayuda que en algún momento recibió, aprovecha al máximo su compromiso social.

En sus dos funciones, como directora asociada del Centro de Asesoramiento de Pregrado de la Escuela de Negocios Fox de la Temple University y como presidenta de la Asociación de Profesionales Latinos para América de Filadelfia (ALPFA, por sus siglas en inglés), ha sido capaz de combinar sus dos mayores pasiones.

GENERACIONES DE RETRIBUCIÓN

Quiñones nació en Newark (Nueva Jersey). Es hija de padres puertorriqueños de primera generación, cuyas familias emigraron al continente. Todos procedían de entornos muy humildes: “Estaban en la pobreza extrema, así que vinieron al continente con la esperanza de una vida mejor”, dijo Quiñones en una entrevista con AL DÍA. Si bien “una de las cosas realmente importante para ellos era dar a sus hijos la oportunidad de crecer en un lugar donde estuvieran seguros”, como añadió Quiñones, es mucho más profundo el deseo de querer algo mejor para los demás.

Continues in pag. 14 |Continúa pág. 16

12 •

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

PORTADA

No matter what you do, or what you achieve, it’s always important that you give back to others.

No importa lo que hagas o lo que consigas, siempre es importante que devuelvas algo a los demás

Elvita Quiñones was named the new President of ALPFA Philadelphia in February 2022. Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News.

Elvita Quiñones fue nombrada nueva presidenta de ALPFA Filadelfia en febrero de 2022. Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News.

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 13

COVER ENGLISH

From pag. 12 |

While in Puerto Rico, Quiñones’ maternal grandparents met a group of missionaries and later themselves became Mennonites.

“It really impacted their lives and the rest of our lives because they really helped her and her family out in different ways,” said Quiñones of her grandmother.

When her grandparents settled in Brooklyn, New York, they started a church out of their home and helped other families with basic needs, such as finding jobs and resources to adapt to the mainland.

“Family and community and helping communities is really important to my entire family,” said Quiñones. “No matter what you do, or what you achieve, it’s always important that you give back to others.”

However, given the history of Mennonite missionaries bringing people of different cultures and backgrounds into the Mennonite faith, Quiñones had an opportunity to grow close to the diverse people who lived in the same dorm.

“We came from different areas, but we also all experienced a lot of racism,” she said. “It kind of unified us.”

“And it really awakened me in seeing I wasn’t the only one experiencing this, there’s a lot of people experiencing this, but also want to achieve more in life, that want an opportunity in life and for their families,” she added.

A NEW LIGHT

THE ONLY ONE

During her elementary and middle school years, Quiñones’ parents moved her and brother to Warminster, and later Dublin, Pennsylvania.

In those environments, she was often among the only Puerto Ricans in her school.

Growing up with proud Puerto Rican parents, they always made sure to remind her of her Puerto Rican culture and heritage.

However, she learned early on that her heritage made her “different.”

“I would say my name properly like my parents taught me, and I learned that wasn’t always looked upon favorably by other people,” she noted.

At 13, Quiñones came in contact with a skinhead who told her he didn’t like Puerto Ricans, except for her “because she was cute.”

Despite not knowing what skinheads or white supremacy hate groups were at the time, “I just knew it didn’t feel right,” she said.

“That’s kind of my beginning of awakening, realizing that I wasn’t always accepted in the environments that I was living, or it was looked down upon, or made people kind of feel uncomfortable,” said Quiñones.

While a difficult realization, it taught her to be more mindful and aware of her surroundings and who she interacted with.

14 •

A proud Puerto Rican, Quiñones often found herself in environments where she was the only Latina.

Courtesy .

Orgullosa de ser puertorriqueña, Quiñones se encontraba a menudo en ambientes donde era la única latina.

A FURTHER AWAKENING

Fast forward to high school, and Quiñones and her family moved to Philadelphia.

There, she saw more people who looked like her. However, during summers her mother would send her to Puerto Rico, and every other weekend to Brooklyn, to spend time with family there.

“I very much knew my culture, who I was, where I come from, and then going to Puerto Rico and seeing a bunch of people that are part of my culture… and I felt disconnected because I wasn’t from

Cortesía

the island, but I felt connected because there are many different people so it’s not a big deal,” said Quiñones.

Seeing the diversity throughout Puerto Rico awakened Quiñones to dive deeper into the history of the United States, and how different people are perceived.

Back in Philadelphia, Quiñones’ mom didn’t want her going to school in the city, as she understood the common struggles many city school districts often faced.

So, she sent her to a boarding school in Lancaster. There, she was surrounded primarily by Mennonites, who were often of German descent.

Quiñones earned her way into a full ride scholarship to West Chester University, where she finally was able to find a community of individuals who looked like her.

While at West Chester, Quiñones found two organizations that would be critical to her time as an undergrad.

One was the Office of Multicultural Affairs, which unites all students of color and connects them with mentors and peer advisors who help engage the students throughout their college experience.

“They engaged us in every step of our experience at West Chester… they were very much invested in seeing us being successful,” she said of the mentors and advisors.

This was critical for Quiñones, who worked two jobs for college to provide for herself. As a first-generation college student of color, she learned very valuable lessons from her mentors and advisors, and now passes that advice down to her college-aged son, and other students of color.

The second was the Lambda Theta Alpha, the first Latina sorority in the country.

“They taught me so much about professionalism, professional development [and] all those soft skills that weren’t necessarily taught in the classroom,” said Quiñones.

Becoming a sorority sister helped Quiñones develop a large network of educated Latinos, who like her, were trying to improve their lives and also their communities.

She remains actively involved with the sorority to this day.

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

PORTADA THE POWER OF ALPFA

Despite earning her undergraduate degree in political science, Quiñones’ professional career has been almost exclusively in higher education.

After different roles with Eastern University and Esperanza College, in 2007 Quiñones joined Temple University’s Fox School of Business.

Starting out as an academic advisor, she has been in her role as Associate Director at the Center for Undergraduate Advising since 2010.

About six years ago, a group of undergrad students approached Quiñones wanting to start a Latino business student organization. Once she heard more about their idea for the organization, Quiñones was immediately onboard.

After going through the process of creating a student organization, in the spring of 2017, ALPFA’s Temple University chapter was officially launched.

ELVITA QUIÑONES FROM

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY HERITAGE

PUERTO RICAN UNDERGRADUATE

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AT THE CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING ALPFA PHILADELPHIA

PRESIDENT

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

Throughout her career, Quiñones has been committed to helping other Latinx individuals and students navigate their educational and professional journeys.

A lo largo de su carrera, Quiñones se ha comprometido a ayudar a otros individuos y estudiantes latinos a navegar por sus viajes educativos y profesionales.

Courtesy .

Cortesía

The demographics of the country is changing, so we need businesses and educational institutions to take heed to that because there is profit in diversity Within a few months, Quiñones — who serves as the staff adviser for the chapter — saw the true power of the organization during one of its regional student summits.

“It was life changing,” she said of the event.

“These students are really doing a lot and the national organization is doing a lot for the students, opening doors to opportunities, and I want to be able to pass that on continually to other students,” she added.

ALPFA has helped Quiñones further grow her own professional network, while also helping students create theirs.

NEW CHAPTER PRESIDENT

Last year, Quiñones decided to run for a board position for ALPFA’s Philadelphia chapter, as director of student engagement.

However, she instead was approached for the president position.

“They approached me and said, ‘We’d really be interested in having you run for president because… you work with students and we really want to en-

gage more students into our membership,’” she recalled.

Beyond that, ALPFA Philadelphia was looking to bridge the gap between recruiters and students, and encourage more mid- and upper-level professionals to engage with the organization.

“Being mid-level myself and working with students, they thought it would be a good fit,” said Quiñones.

In 2022, Quiñones was officially named the new president of Philadelphia’s ALPFA chapter.

Through her involvement with the organization, Quiñones has been highly encouraged by the level of dedication to create professional development opportunities for people who have often been excluded from certain spaces.

A VISION OF ADVANCING DE&I

Quiñones’ is eager to see this effort continue moving forward.

As the mother of a college freshman, she is hopeful that her son and the next generation of Latino college students and young professionals don’t have to face the same roadblocks she faced.

“The demographics of the country is changing, so we need businesses and educational institutions to take heed to that because there is profit in diversity,” said Quiñones.

At Temple, Quiñones is hopeful to see more representation at all levels, bringing those diverse voices together and implementing change that can have a positive impact on everyone.

“I see education and I see business both moving in the right direction, and anything I can do to help facilitate that in my lifetime, I want to be a part of that change,” she noted.

With ALPFA, she is looking to make a similar impact, helping ensure that diverse students and early career professionals are provided with tools to grow in their careers and enter into space they’ve often been excluded from.

While noting it’s a big responsibility, she wants to be that representative voice to ensure that those she is leading get exactly what they need.

“We’re trying to grow talent, so we can open up more doors to create more spaces for executive Latino professionals,” said Quiñones. z

• 15

COVER UNA NUEVA LUZ

Quiñones consiguió una beca completa para ir a West Chester University, donde encontró una comunidad de personas compatibles con ella. Mientras estaba allí, conoció dos organizaciones que serían fundamentales en su etapa de estudiante.

La primera fue la Oficina de Asuntos Multiculturales, que une a todos los estudiantes de color y los pone en contacto con mentores y asesores que los ayudan a conectar durante su experiencia universitaria. “Nos involucraron en cada paso de nuestra experiencia en West Chester; estaban muy interesados en que tuviéramos éxito”, dijo.

Eso fue fundamental para ella, que tuvo dos trabajos para mantenerse. Como parte de la primera generación de estudiantes de color, aprendió lecciones muy valiosas de sus mentores y asesores, y

Discovering ALPFA has helped Elvita Quiñones grow her network, while helping students and other professionals grow theirs.

Courtesy .

Descubrir la ALPFA ha ayudado a Elvita Quiñones a ampliar su red de contactos, al tiempo que ha ayudado a estudiantes y otros profesionales a ampliar la suya.

ESPAÑOL

| Viene pág 12

En Puerto Rico, los abuelos maternos de Quiñones conocieron a un grupo de misioneros y, más tarde, se convirtieron en menonitas. “El impacto en sus vidas fue real porque la ayudaron a ella y a su familia de diferentes maneras”, contó Quiñones de su abuela.

Cuando sus abuelos se establecieron en Brooklyn (Nueva York), fundaron una iglesia en su casa y ayudaron a otras familias con necesidades básicas, como encontrar trabajo y recursos para adaptarse al continente. “La familia, la comunidad y ayudar a las comunidades es realmente importante para toda mi familia”, indicó Quiñones. “No importa lo que hagas o lo que consigas, siempre es importante que devuelvas algo a los demás”, advierte.

LA ÚNICA

Durante sus años de escuela primaria y secundaria, los padres de Quiñones la trasladaron a ella y a su hermano a Warminster, y, más tarde, a Dublín (Pensilvania). En aquellos lugares estaba entre los únicos puertorriqueños en su escuela.

Si bien el hecho de crecer con padres orgullosos de ser puertorriqueños, que siempre se aseguraron de recordarle su cultura y su herencia, pronto aprendió que ello la hacía “diferente”. “Decía mi nom-

16 •

Cortesía

bre correctamente, como me enseñaron mis padres, y aprendí que eso no siempre era visto con buenos ojos por los demás”, recuerda.

A los 13 años, Quiñones entró en contacto con un skinhead (‘cabeza rapada’) que le dijo que no le gustaban los puertorriqueños, excepto ella “porque era guapa”. A pesar de no saber quiénes eran los skinheads o los grupos de supremacía blanca en ese momento, “simplemente sabía que no me parecía bien”, dijo. “Ese fue el comienzo de mi despertar; darme cuenta de que no siempre era aceptada en los entornos donde vivía, o que era mal vista, o que hacía que la gente se sintiera incómoda”.

Aunque fue difícil darse cuenta de lo que pasaba, la situación le enseñó a ser más consciente de su entorno y con quién se relacionaba.

UN NUEVO DESPERTAR

Al llegar a bachillerato, Quiñones y su familia se mudaron a Filadelfia. Aunque allí vio más gente que se parecía a ella, durante los veranos su madre la enviaba a Puerto Rico, y cada dos fines de semana a Brooklyn para pasar tiempo con la familia de allí. “Conocía muy bien mi cultura, quién era yo, de dónde venía. Y luego de ir

a Puerto Rico y ver a un montón de gente que formaba parte de mi cultura, me sentí desconectada porque no era de la isla.

Pero me sentí conectada porque había mucha gente diferente, así que no era un gran problema”, manifestó.

Ver la diversidad en todo Puerto Rico despertó en Quiñones el deseo de profundizar en la historia de Estados Unidos y en cómo se perciben las diferentes personas.

De vuelta a Filadelfia, la madre de Quiñones no quería que fuera a la escuela en la ciudad, ya que comprendía las dificultades comunes que muchos distritos escolares solían tener. Así, la envió a un internado en Lancaster, donde estaba rodeada principalmente de menonitas, a menudo de ascendencia alemana.

Dada la historia de los misioneros, que acercaron a la fe menonita a personas de diferentes culturas y orígenes, Quiñones tuvo la oportunidad de crecer cerca de las diversas personas que vivían en el mismo dormitorio. “Veníamos de diferentes áreas, pero también todos experimentamos mucho racismo”, dijo. “En cierto modo, eso nos unió. A mí me despertó ver que no era la única que experimentaba el racismo y que otros también quieren lograr más en la vida, que quieren una oportunidad para ellos y sus familias”, añadió.

ELVITA QUIÑONES DE

NEWARK, NUEVA JERSEY

LICENCIATURA

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORA ASOCIADA DEL CENTRO DE ASESORAMIENTO A ESTUDIANTES

ALPFA PHILADELPHIA

PRESIDENTA

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

PORTADA ahora transmite esos consejos a su hijo en edad universitaria y a otros estudiantes como ella.

La segunda fue la Lambda Theta Alpha, la primera hermandad latina del país. “Me enseñaron mucho sobre el profesionalismo, el desarrollo profesional y todas esas habilidades interpersonales que no se enseñan necesariamente en el aula”, comentó.

Convertirse en miembro de la hermandad le ayudó a Quiñones a desarrollar una gran red de contactos latinos educados, quienes, como ella, estaban tratando de mejorar sus vidas y sus comunidades. Hasta hoy sigue participando activamente allí.

EL PODER DE LA ALPFA

A pesar de haber obtenido su título universitario en ciencias políticas, la carrera profesional de Quiñones se ha desarrollado casi exclusivamente en el ámbito de la educación superior.

Tras desempeñar diferentes funciones en la Eastern University y en el Esperanza College, en 2007 Quiñones se incorporó a la Fox School of Business de la Temple University. De asesora académica pasó a convertirse en directora asociada en el Centro de Asesoramiento de Pregrado, desde 2010.

Hace unos seis años, un grupo de estudiantes de pregrado se acercó a ella con el ánimo de iniciar una organización de estudiantes latinos de negocios. Se unió de inmediato.

Después de pasar por el proceso de crear la organización estudiantil, en la primavera de 2017 se lanzó oficialmente el capítulo de la ALPFA, en la Temple University.

A los pocos meses, Quiñones, que es asesora para la sección, vio el verdadero poder de la organización durante una de sus cumbres estudiantiles regionales.

“Fue un cambio de vida”, dijo sobre el evento. “Estos estudiantes están haciendo mucho, y la organización nacional está haciendo mucho por los jóvenes al abrirles puertas a las oportunidades. Quiero ser capaz de transmitir eso continuamente a otros estudiantes”, añadió.

La ALPFA ha ayudado a Quiñones a ampliar su propia red profesional, al tiempo que ha ayudado a los estudiantes a crear la suya propia.

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

“La demografía del país está cambiando, por lo que necesitamos que las empresas y las instituciones educativas presten atención a ello porque hay una ganancia en la diversidad

LA NUEVA PRESIDENTA DE ALPFA

El año pasado, Quiñones decidió presentarse a un puesto en la junta directiva de la sección de ALPFA en Filadelfia, como directora de participación estudiantil. Sin embargo, se le propuso el puesto de presidenta. Recuerda que “se acercaron a mí y me dijeron: ‘Nos interesaría mucho que te presentaras a la Presidencia porque trabajas con estudiantes y, realmente, queremos que haya más estudiantes entre nuestros miembros’”.

Aparte de eso, ALPFA Filadelfia quería salvar la distancia entre los reclutadores y los estudiantes, y animar a más profesionales de nivel medio y alto a participar en la organización. “Siendo yo misma de nivel medio y trabajando con estudiantes, pensé que sería un buen ajuste”, dijo.

En 2022, fue nombrada oficialmente como presidenta de la sección de la ALPFA en Filadelfia. A través de su participación en la organización, se ha sentido muy motivada por su dedicación para crear oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para personas que han sido excluidas de ciertos espacios.

e implementando un cambio que pueda tener un impacto positivo en todos. “Veo que tanto la educación como las empresas avanzan en la dirección correcta, y haré todo lo que esté a mi alcance para que siga siendo así porque quiero ser parte de ese cambio”, manifestó.

Con la ALPFA, ella pretende tener un impacto similar, ayudando a garantizar que los estudiantes y los profesionales que inicien su carrera tengan herramientas

para crecer en sus carreras y entrar en un espacio del que a menudo han sido excluidos.

Aunque señala que es una gran responsabilidad, quiere ser esa voz representativa que garantice que aquellos a los que dirige reciben exactamente lo que necesitan. “Estamos tratando de hacer crecer el talento para poder abrir más puertas y crear más espacios para latinos ejecutivos profesionales”, concluyó.. z

UNA VISIÓN DEL AVANCE

Quiñones desea que este esfuerzo siga avanzando. Como madre de un estudiante universitario de primer año, tiene la esperanza de que su hijo y la próxima generación de estudiantes universitarios y jóvenes profesionales latinos no tengan que enfrentarse a los mismos obstáculos que ella.

“La demografía del país está cambiando, por lo que necesitamos que las empresas y las instituciones educativas presten atención a ello porque hay una ganancia en la diversidad”, señaló.

En Temple, Quiñones tiene la esperanza de ver más representación en todos los niveles, reuniendo esas diversas voces

Quiñones joined Temple University’s Fox School of Business staff and has been an adjunct faculty since 2011.

Courtesy .

Quiñones se unió al personal de la Escuela de Negocios Fox de la Universidad de Temple y ha sido profesora adjunta desde 2011

Cortesía

• 17

GLOBAL KIOSKO WHAT THE WORLD PRESS IS TALKING ABOUT US

Edited By | FERNANDO MILLÁN | AL DÍA News Print Editor

EL FINANCIERO COSTA RICA

DIVISIONS AND TENSIONS

This June 11th, analyst Constantino Urcuyo wrote about the scope of the Summit of the Americas, held last week in Los Angeles. He notes: “In search of leadership and unity, after Trump’s indifference, the guest list caused divisions due to the exclusion of autocratic leaders. The Mexican President assumed the leadership of the critics and, joined by others, finally decided not to participate, marking a loss of influence of the United States (US). Basically, there is a confrontation between a realism that promotes coexistence among the different and other actors who see the world in ideological terms: global confrontation between autocracies and democracies. Realpolitik versus idealism. The exclusion of dictators is also linked to the internal U.S. politics. The upcoming November elections, the images of Biden shaking hands with Cubans or Maduro would make the Democratic attempt to control Congress more difficult. The activism of powerful senators of Cuban origin, Menéndez and Rubio, makes the Democratic path steeper”.

Este 11 de junio, el analista Constantino Urcuyo escribió sobre el alcance de la Cumbre de las Américas, realizada la semana pasada en Los Ángeles. Señala: “En busca de liderazgo y unidad, luego del desinterés de Trump, la lista de invitados provocó divisiones por la exclusión de líderes autocráticos. El presidente mexicano asumió el liderazgo de los críticos y finalmente decidió no participar, a lo que se han sumado otros , marcando pérdida de influencia de los Estados Unidos (EE. UU.). En el fondo es una confrontación entre un realismo que promueve la coexistencia entre los diferentes; y otros actores que ven el mundo en términos ideológicos: confrontación global entre autocracias y democracias. Realpolitik versus Idealismo. La exclusión de dictadores está ligada también a la política interna de los EE. UU. Las elecciones de noviembre cercanas, las imágenes de Biden, estrechando la mano de los cubanos o de Maduro, harían más difícil el intento demócrata por controlar el Congreso. El activismo de poderosos senadores de origen cubano, Menéndez y Rubio, hace más empinada la ruta demócrata”.

EL PAÍS SPAIN

A MISSED OPPORTUNITY

In its June 11th editorial, the Spanish daily concludes that the Summit of the Americas “has ratified the distance between the United States and the rest of the continent [...] the meeting has confirmed the lack of enthusiasm and, in the best scenario, the coldness or even the uneasiness that presides multilateral relations. [...] an agreement to regulate legal migration and restrain the illegal one, signed by only 20 of the 35 countries of the region, is a poor result [...] Joe Biden tried to save the meeting by assuring that there is a basic understanding on the essential issues. However, what the summit revealed is an x-ray of the many things that do not work in inter-American foreign policy. The forum’s setbacks began with diplomatic blunders. First, the way in which the exclusion of the representatives of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua was handled [...] And secondly, the protest of other leaders, such as Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who preferred not to attend, generating a small domino effect”.

En su editorial del 11 de junio, el diario español concluye que la Cumbre de las Américas “ha ratificado la distancia que separa a Estados Unidos del resto del continente. (…) el encuentro ha confirmado la falta de entusiasmo y, en el mejor de los casos, la frialdad o incluso el malestar que presiden las relaciones multilaterales. (…) un acuerdo para regular la migración legal y frenar la ilegal, suscrito solo por 20 de los 35 países de la región, es un resultado demasiado pobre (…). Joe Biden trató de salvar la cita asegurando que existe un entendimiento de fondo en los asuntos esenciales. Sin embargo, lo que evidenció la cumbre es una radiografía de las muchas cosas que no funcionan en la política exterior interamericana. Los tropiezos del foro empezaron por las torpezas diplomáticas. Primero, el modo en que se gestionó la exclusión de los representantes de Cuba, Venezuela y Nicaragua (…) Y en segundo lugar, la protesta de otros mandatarios, como el mexicano Andrés Manuel López Obrador, quien prefirió no acudir generando un pequeño efecto dominó”.

ELTIEMPO COLOMBIA

ONE MORE SUMMIT

In his comment of June 11th, journalist Antonio Albiñana said: the “Summits of the Americas have been held every 3 or 4 years since 1994, although never with as much expectation as the one inaugurated last Monday in Los Angeles, hosted by the United States. From the beginning, a feeling of failure spread, due to vetoes and announced absenteeism. A central issue to be addressed: the problem of Latin American migrations to the United States, with about 15,000 people of 18 nationalities who, crossing Mexico to the north, tried to draw the attention of the Summit. Besides, due the absence of the Mexican presidency, the problem of migration was unapproachable in its full dimension. This time, the meeting has been presented as an attempt by President Joe Biden to save the influence of the United States in Latin America, when at the previous meeting, held four years ago in Peru, his predecessor Donald Trump decided not to attend, communicating his absence only one day before to the organizers”.

El periodista Antonio Albiñana dijo en su comentario de este 11 de junio que las “Cumbres de las Américas se han venido celebrando sin pena ni gloria cada 3 o 4 años desde 1994, aunque nunca con tanta expectativa como la inaugurada el lunes pasado, en Los Ángeles, con Estados Unidos como anfitrión. De entrada, una sensación de fracaso se extendió antes de empezar, por vetos e inasistencias anunciadas. Un tema central por tratar: el problema de las migraciones latinoamericanas hacia Estados Unidos, con una marcha de cerca de 15.000 personas de 18 nacionalidades que, atravesando México hacia el norte, trataron de llamar la atención de la Cumbre. Y un problema, el de las migraciones, que, sin la asistencia de la presidencia México, fue inabordable en toda su dimensión. En esta ocasión, la reunión se ha planteado como un intento del presidente Joe Biden de salvar la influencia de Estados Unidos en América Latina, cuando a la anterior cita, realizada hace 4 años en Perú, su antecesor Donald Trump decidió no asistir, comunicándolo solo un día antes a los organizadores”.

MILENIO MEXICO

INCONSISTENCIES AND CLAIMS

In her June 11th article, Gemma Medina questioned the U.S. veto to some countries of the region for the Summit of the Americas. She says that it ended “with the evidence of a host that believes itself to be the best example of democracy, the most qualified to qualify governments; that is why the invitation was not for all the 35 members of the countries of the Americas, because for the U.S. Government the leaders of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela are dictators and, therefore, undeserving to be included, although outside our continent they are related to Saudi Arabia and Israel [...]. Considering that the initial principle of including all members of the continent since the beginning of the first summit in 1995 was ignored, Andrés Manuel López Obrador did not attend and was represented by Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrad under protest, who said: ‘because it is not acceptable to exclude anyone, what we are looking for is unity among all the American countries, as well as avoiding restrictions and discrimination’”.

En su artículo del 11 de junio, Gemma Medina cuestionó el veto de Estados Unidos a algunos países de la región para la Cumbre de las Américas. Dice que terminó “con la evidencia de un anfitrión que se cree el mejor ejemplo de democracia, el más capacitado para calificar gobiernos; por eso la invitación no fue para todos los 35 integrantes de los países de América, porque para el gobierno de Estados Unidos los mandatarios de Cuba, Nicaragua y Venezuela son dictadores y por ello inmerecidos para ser incluidos, aunque fuera de nuestro continente si se relacionan con Arabia Saudita e Israel(…). Por eso durante el evento en el que fue ignorado el principio inicial de incluir a todos los integrantes del continente desde los inicios de la primera cumbre en 1995, de países como el nuestro no asistió el presidente AMLO y los hizo en representación el canciller Marcelo Ebrad bajo protesta, quien señaló: ‘porque no se acepta que se excluya a nadie, lo que se busca es que haya unidad entre todos los países americanos, así como evitar bloqueos y discriminación’”.

18 •

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

y sean de utilidad en cualquier disciplina.

Serán visionarios con una creatividad, agilidad y curiosidad incansables.

La Universidad Thomas Jefferson, una universidad de investigación doctoral a nivel nacio es una institución global enfocada en las profesiones, que prepara a sus estudiantes p el futuro del mundo laboral mediante nuestra innovación y descubrimientos sin ig nuestro enfoque Nexus Learning™, que rompe con la prácticas compartimentalizadas Currículo Enfocado en la Creatividad y una mentalidad de pensamiento de diseño en to los programas. En Jefferson, los estudiantes y el profesorado se atreven a preguntar y lu Redefinimos lo que es a“humanamente se atreven responder a las preguntas importantes delposible” siglo XXI. Nuestros programa Redefi ningmoda, Humanly Possible arquitectura, negocios, diseño, ingeniería, salud, medicina, enfermería, cienc ciencias sociales, y textiles están redefiniendo lo que significa humanamente posible.

LOS EMPLEADOS Y LAS INDUSTRIAS DEL MAÑANA VAN A NECESITAR DE PROFESIONALES CON UN CONJUNTO DE DESTREZAS QUE PARECIERAN SER IMPOSIBLES DE TENER:

Las que les permitan anticiparse a lo desconocido.

Impulsamos la iniciativa en el desarrollo de habilidades, una perspectiva global, la curiosidad, la comprensión del contexto, la cooperación, el discernimiento en lo ético, la empatía y la autoconfianza; todas formadas para que perduren en el tiempo y sean de utilidad en cualquier disciplina.

Serán visionarios con una creatividad, agilidad y curiosidad incansables.

EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRIES OF TOMORROW WILL NEED PROFESSIONALS WITH SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE SKILL SETS:

The ability to anticipate the unknown. La Universidad Thomas Jefferson, una universidad de investigación doctoral a nivel nacional, es una institución global enfocada en las profesiones, que prepara a sus estudiantes para el futuro del mundo laboral mediante nuestra innovación y descubrimientos sin igual; Power skills–initiative, global perspective, curiosity, contextual understanding, collaboration, ethical reflection, empathy, confidence– that stand the test of nuestro enfoque Nexus Learning™, que rompe con la prácticas compartimentalizadas; un Currículo Enfocado en la Creatividad y una mentalidad de pensamiento de diseño en todos and work across disciplines. los programas. En Jefferson, los estudiantes y el profesorado se atreven a preguntar y luego se atreven a responder a las preguntas importantes del siglo XXI. Nuestros programas de Visionaries with relentless creativity, agility and curiosity. negocios, diseño, ingeniería, moda, salud, medicina, enfermería, ciencias, arquitectura, ciencias sociales, y textiles están redefiniendo lo que significa humanamente posible.

A national doctoral research university, Thomas Jefferson University is a professions-focused, global institution preparing students for the future of work thro The ability to anticipate the unknown. unrivaled innovation andglobal discovery, silo-shattering Nexus Learning™, a Creativity Core Curriculum and design-thinking mentality in ofalltime majors. At Jeffe Power skills–initiative, perspective, curiosity, contextual understanding, collaboration, ethical reflection, empathy, confidence– thatembedded stand the test and work across disciplines.

Visionaries with relentless creativity, agility and curiosity. students and faculty dare to ask and then dare to answer the important questions of the 21st century. In the fields of architecture, business, design, engineering, fas A national doctoral research university, Thomas Jefferson University is a professions-focused, global institution preparing students for the future of work through unrivaled discovery, silo-shattering Nexus and Learning™, Core Curriculum and design-thinking health, innovation medicine,and nursing, science, social science, textiles,a Creativity they are redefi ning humanly possible. mentality embedded in all majors. At Jefferson, students and faculty dare to ask and then dare to answer the important questions of the 21st century. In the fields of architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion, EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRIES OF TOMORROW WILL NEED PROFESSIONALS WITH SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE SKILL SETS:

health, medicine, nursing, science, social science, and textiles, they are redefining humanly possible.

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 19

CULTURE PERFUME DE GARDENIAS

LET THE DEATH ‘COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET’

A COLOMBIAN-PUERTO RICAN FILM THAT EXPOSES DEATH FROM A REFLECTIVE, CRITICAL AND COMEDIC POINT OF VIEW.

ESTA PELÍCULA COLOMBO-PUERTORRIQUEÑA EXPONE LA MUERTE CON HUMOR NEGRO Y DESDE UN PUNTO DE VISTA REFLEXIVO Y CRÍTICO. DIRIGE MACHA COLÓN. By | Por: SANDRA RAMÍREZ ORTEGA | AL DÍA News Writer

Perfume de Gardenias, a Colombian-Puerto Rican production, tells a fictional story that invites a real reflection on loss, pain, empathy and solidarity among women dedicated to caring for their families.

Courtesy

.

‘Perfume de Gardenias’, una producción entre Colombia y Puerto Rico, narra una historia ficticia que invita a una reflexión real sobre la pérdida, el dolor, la empatía y la solidaridad entre mujeres dedicadas al cuidado de sus familias.

“T

he only disadvantage with death is that we don’t know when it’s going to happen”. So... why is it so hard for human beings to be aware that death is the only sure thing in our entire existence?

Puerto Rican filmmaker Gisela Rosario Ramos, better known in the art world as Macha Colón, has asked herself this question more than once and wanted to explore the answer through a fresh, direct and transparent artistic narrative; a narrative that, after years of work, has reached the big screen as a debut film under the name of Perfume de Gardenias.

“I wanted to tell the story from my point of view, how I see it. It seemed to me that this was an honest, authentic way, and for me it was a great exercise and a big step as filmmaker”, said Colón in an interview with AL DÍA from her house in Puerto Rico. The idea was born in 2009, and by the end of 2012 the script was almost ready.

Perfume de Gardenias tells the story of Isabel, a character played by Luz

20 •

ENGLISH María Rondón. She is a woman absolutely devoted to the care of her sick husband. Widowed shortly after, her life falls apart and the hours, once imperceptible, now seem inexhaustible. Aware of her idle time and motivated by her enthusiastic neighbor Toña, Isabel agrees to organize the funeral of a carpenter from her community. Unknowingly, chance or fate itself had prepared for her a new stage that would boost her creativity in an environment that required infinite empathy and solidarity.

“Being poor and with few resources, great creativity is required to make a wooden box look less simple. Isabel uses elements from the carpentry workshop, from sawdust to saws and working tools placed on top of the box. Not everyone appreciates Isabel’s unconventional style, but she continues to be cheered on by Toña”, states the synopsis of the film premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

The film, named after a well-known bolero that recreates a time, an atmo-

Cortesía

ESPAÑOL

“L

a única desventaja con la muerte es que no sabemos cuándo va a pasar”. Entonces… ¿por qué a los seres humanos nos cuesta tanto ser conscientes de que la muerte es lo único seguro en toda nuestra existencia?

La realizadora puertorriqueña Gisela Rosario Ramos, más conocida en el mundo artístico como Macha Colón, se ha planteado esta pregunta más de una vez y ha querido explorar la respuesta a través de una narración artística fresca, directa y transparente; una narración que tras años de trabajo ha llegado a la gran pantalla en formato de ópera prima y con el nombre de ‘Perfume de Gardenias’.

“Quería contar la historia desde mi punto de vista, cómo la veo. Me parecía que esta era una manera honesta, auténtica y para mí fue un gran ejercicio y un gran paso como realizadora”, dice Colón en entrevista con AL DÍA desde su casa en Puerto Rico. La idea nació en el 2009 y hasta finales del 2012 el guion estaba casi listo.

‘Perfume de Gardenias’ relata la his-

toria de Isabel, personaje interpretado por Luz María Rondón. Es una mujer entregada absolutamente al cuidado de su esposo enfermo. Enviuda poco tiempo después, su vida se desmorona y las horas, antes imperceptibles, ahora parecen inagotables. Consciente de su tiempo ocioso y motivada por su entusiasta vecina Toña, Isabel accede a organizar el funeral de un carpintero de su comunidad. Sin saberlo, el azar o el mismo destino le tenía preparada una nueva etapa que impulsaría su creatividad en un ambiente que requería infinita empatía y solidaridad.

“Como es pobre y de pocos recursos se requiere de gran creatividad para hacer que una caja de madera luzca menos simple. Isabel usa elementos del taller de carpintería, desde aserrín hasta sierras y herramientas de trabajo colocados sobre la caja. No todo el mundo aprecia el estilo poco convencional de Isabel, pero ella continúa vitoreada por Toña”, señala la sinopsis de la película estrenada en el 2021 en el Festival de Cine de Tribeca, en Nueva York.

La cinta, que debe su nombre a un conocido bolero que recrea un tiempo, una

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

CULTURA ENGLISH sphere and a complicity between women, is a Colombian-Puerto Rican production.

The film is classified as “dark comedy”, which brings more than a smile to the Puerto Rican director’s face when she recalls the whole creating process of her first feature film.

“The topic —death— scared people, people said: “The audience won’t understand that it’s funny.

How can you say that? This is a comedy!”, says the director. “We propose to come out of the closet with this topic. The Caribbean experience is a very hard experience about loss and it’s not something that is talked about all the time”.

BEING READY FOR DEATH

It is not easy to talk about the end of life in Latin American culture without hurting susceptibilities, without sticking a finger or two in the wound or without deserving malicious looks.

Nor is it easy to weigh an imminent death, to remember the scent of a gardenia to become the main character of a funeral and to understand, at the same time, that the flower in this ephemeral earthly walk is a symbol of pure love.

Nothing is easy when death encloses life, but Macha —with her extensive experience in short films and her artistic sensitivity—, her technical-creative team composed mostly of women and her cast have inspired Puerto Rican, Latin American, American and European audiences in theaters to reflect on the obsession with eternal youth and the fear of death.

They have done so well that Perfume de Gardenias won the award for “Best Narrative Feature” 2021 at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival.

ESPAÑOL atmósfera y una complicidad entre mujeres, es una producción entre Colombia y Puerto Rico.

La película es catalogada como “comedia de humor negro”, lo que dibuja más de una sonrisa a la directora boricua cuando recuerda todo el proceso de creación de su primer largometraje. “El tema -la muerte- asustaba a la gente, la gente decía: ‘no no no, el público no va a entender que eso es gracioso. ¡Cómo vas a decir que esto es una comedia’”, comenta la directora. “Nosotros proponemos salir del clóset con este tema. La experiencia del Caribe es una experiencia bien dura sobre la pérdida y no es algo de lo que se hable todo el tiempo”, acota.

PREPARARNOS PARA LA MUERTE

No es fácil hablar del fin de la vida en la cultura latinoamericana sin herir susceptibilidades, sin clavar un dedo o dos en la llaga o sin merecer miradas malignas.

Tampoco es fácil sopesar una muerte inminente, recordar el aroma que desprende una gardenia para convertirse en protagonista de un funeral y entender al mismo tiempo que la flor en este efímero paseo terrenal es un símbolo de puro amor.

Nada es fácil cuando la muerte envuelve la vida, pero Macha -con su amplia experiencia en cortometrajes y su sensibilidad artística-, su equipo técnico-creativo compuesto en su mayoría por mujeres y su elenco han inspirado en las salas de cine al público puertorriqueño, latinoamericano, estadounidense y europeo a reflexionar sobre la obsesión por la eterna juventud y el temor a la muerte.

Lo han hecho tan bien que han llevado a ‘Perfume de Gardenias’ a ganar el premio a “Mejor Película Narrativa” 2021 en el Festival de Cine de Trinidad y Tobago.

Continues in pag. 28 |Continúa pág. 28

“ Diversity and inclusion, which are the real grounds for creativity must remain at the center of what we do ” Marco Bizzarri CEO of Guccii

Jobs

DIVERSITY hiring made SIMPLE

Comprehensive set of RECRUITING SOLUTIONS to:

¡Descubra su Biblioteca Pública de Filadelfia (Free Library of Philadelphia)! » Servicios prestados dentro del edificio además de algunos lugares donde puede recoger los materiales sin contacto » Ayuda con las tareas en línea, clases de idiomas y talleres de desarrollo profesional » Cientos de programas virtuales, incluidos grupos de conversación en inglés y hora de cuentos para niños » ¡Audiolibros y libros electrónicos en español!

• Brand your Company • Co-host Recruitment Events • Advertise Immediate Job Openings on Digital and Print For additional information call us at

Estamos aquí para usted.

freelibrary.org

215 789 6971

Ser propietario de una vivienda de forma más accesible.

M&T tiene opciones para ayudarle a lograr ser propietario de una vivienda.

Usted puede ser elegible para soluciones que lo ayuden a: • • • •

Reducir el dinero en efectivo necesario en el cierre Disminuir los pagos mensuales Ahorrar miles de dólares al pagar menos intereses Calificar con un historial de crédito que no sea perfecto

Comience con uno de nuestros especialistas en hipotecas llamando al 1-888-253-0993 o visítenos en mtb.com.

Prestamista hipotecario equitativo.

Se aplican ciertas restricciones. Sujeto a aprobación del crédito y de la propiedad. Toda la documentación de préstamo se le proporcionará en inglés.

Tenga en cuenta que las futuras comunicaciones verbales y escritas del banco pueden estar únicamente en inglés. ©2022 M&T Bank. Miembro FDIC. NMLS# 381076. AMP-2091-HSP 220520 VF Al Dia: 5.933” x 5.5”

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 21

CULTURE

THE BIZARRAP PHENOMENON

THE ARGENTINE PRODUCER’S ORIGINAL LIVE SESSIONS ON YOUTUBE EARNED HIM FOUR GRAMMY NOMINATIONS. TIENE CUATRO NOMINACIONES A LOS GRAMMY POR SUS ORIGINALES SESIONES EN YOUTUBE, CON FIGURAS DE LA MÚSICA URBANA Y DESDE SU ESTUDIO CASERO. By | Por: OFER LASZEWICKI | AL DÍA News Writer

G

ENGLISH

onzalo Julián Conde, known in the musical world as Bizarrap, has achieved something unusual.

At the age of 13 he started rapping, and fantasized about producing his own music. Slowly, he tested different music production software. As an amateur, he never imagined he would end up attracting the great stars of the urban music scene to his home studio, and that his live sessions on YouTube would end up becoming an international hit.

Today, Bizarrap is the focus, and everyone aspires to be touched by his talent.

In recent times, some of his most successful sessions were the controversial diss track Residente dedicated to J Balvin, or the challenge he launched with his compatriot Paulo Londra. On Instagram, Bizarrap challenged his followers to post 23 million comments on a single post to launch the long-awaited 23rd session. Within 24 hours, he surpassed the goal: it became the most commented hiphop post in the history of Instagram.

“I can’t believe it, I didn’t think we were going to do it so fast,” he said.

Names like Cazzu, Nicky Jam, Zaramay, Dani, Nicki Nicole and Morad have all passed through his home studio room.

In total, he has 49 sessions.

AN EARLY COMMITMENT TO MUSIC

Bizarrap arriving at Sony Music Latin’s Official El After Party in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2021. .

Bizarrap durante una gala musical celebrada en Las Vegas en noviembre de 2021.

22 •

GettyImages

GettyImages

His passion started from his school, a place where he was committed to the creative arts. His family, and especially his father, surrounded him with music from a very young age. During adolescence, he dedicated himself to composing songs as a hobby. From 18 on, he felt ready to jump into the professional world.

“I prepared myself having fun, and it ended up being half unintentionally,” he said in an interview.

ESPAÑOL

G

onzalo Julián Conde es conocido en el mundo musical como Bizarrap y logró lo impensable. Bizarrap es el foco y todos aspiran a ser alumbrados por su talento.

Desde los 13 años empezó a rapear y fantaseó con producir su propia música. Poco a poco, fue probando distintos software de producción musical.

En aquella fase amateur nunca llegó a imaginar que acabaría atrayendo a su estudio casero a las grandes estrellas del panorama musical urbano. Y menos que sus sesiones en directo por Youtube se convirtieran en una referencia internacional.

En los últimos tiempos, algunas de sus sesiones más laureadas fueron la polémica tiraera que Residente dedicó a J Balvin, o el reto que lanzó junto a su compatriota Paulo Londra. Desde su Instagram, Bizarrap retó a sus seguidores a publicar 23 millones de comentarios en una publicación para lanzar la esperada sesión #23. En 24 horas, sobrepasó el objetivo: se convirtió en la publicación de hip-hop más comentada en la historia de la red social. “No lo puedo creer, no pensé que lo íbamos a lograr tan rápido”, reconoció.

Por su sala de máquinas casera han pasado Cazzu, Nicky Jam, Zaramay, Dani, Nicki Nicole, Morad… Ya suma 49 sesiones.

ESCUELA MUSICAL

Su pasión empezó desde la escuela, un lugar que apostaba por un modelo educativo basado en las artes creativas.

Su familia, y especialmente su padre, le rodearon de música desde bien pequeño. Durante la adolescencia se dedicó a componer canciones como hobbie.

Pasados los 18 años, se sintió preparado para lanzarse en solitario al mundo profesional.

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

CULTURA ENGLISH Unintentionally, he ended up one of the best in the world. His path to fame began with the ‘Locos Combos’ (2017), a series of videos where he compiled battle raps mixed with humor and introducing his own beats. There, he started hanging out with Kodigo, Ecko, Lit Killah and other big names in the scene.

Then came the first ‘Freestyle session’ (2018), where he shined as an innovative DJ. That project evolved into the current ‘Bzrp Music Session,’ after reaching more than 150 million views with a recorded live session alongside Nicki Nicole. The biggest names from the U.S., Puerto Rico and Spain now dream of coming to his studio. This was the case for Nathy Peluso, whose “Music Session 36” earned both a Spanish platinum record. He then made the leap to producing full-length albums, such as Duki’s Desde el fin del mundo.

THE BIZARRAP GENRE

Many think Bizarrap could define a genre himself, capable of navigating between pop, electronic music, trap and reggaeton. From his beginnings, he was always closely related to freestyling, and the essence of improvisation. Since he was a teenager, he was fascinated by the electronics of DJ Tïesto, the beats of classic American rappers, but also enjoys the psychedelic feel of modern bands like Tame Impala.

He is also a versatile creator, capable of making stadiums of 100,000 people jump by playing his own music, or producing hits from his room. Always dressed in his unmistakable black cap with the slogan “BZRP” and huge black sunglasses, he admits that “I’m a bit shy, and I prefer to create music.”

For all his facets, the introverted Bizarrap is already a modern musical icon. z

ESPAÑOL “Me preparé divirtiéndome, y se acabó dando medio sin querer”, reconoció en una entrevista. Sin querer, acabó siendo el número 1 del mundo. Su camino a la fama empezó con los “Combos Locos” (2017), videos en los cuales juntaba batallas de gallos de raperos mezclados con humor e introduciendo sus propios beats. Ahí empezó a juntarse con Kodigo, Ecko, Lit Killah y otros cantantes populares.

Luego llegaron las “Freestyle sesión” (2018), donde brilló como un dj innovador.

Ese proyecto evolucionó en las actuales “Bzrp Music Session”, tras alcanzar más de 150 millones de reproducciones en el directo grabado junto a Nicki Nicole.

Los más grandes de EE.UU., Puerto Rico o España imploraban llegar a su estudio. Así ocurrió con Nathy Peluso, cuya “Music Session 36” le valió un disco de platino español.

Luego dio el salto a la producción de discos completos, como “Desde el fin del mundo” de Duki.

GÉNERO BIZARRAP

Muchos consideran que Bizarrap se acabó consolidando como un propio género en sí mismo, capaz de navegar entre el pop, la música electrónica, el trap y el reggaetón. Y es que desde sus inicios siempre estuvo muy relacionado con el freestyle, la esencia de la improvisación. Desde adolescente se dejó fascinar por la electrónica de Dj Tiesto, los beats de los clásicos raperos estadounidenses, pero también fluyó con la psicodelia de los modernos Tame Impala.

Además, es un creador polivalente. Es capaz de hacer vibrar estadios de 100.000 personas pinchando su propia música, o produciendo hits desde su habitación. Siempre vestido con su inconfundible gorra negra con el lema “BZRP” y unas enormes gafas de sol negras, reconoce que “soy un poco tímido, y me gusta más crear la música”. En cualquiera de sus facetas, el introvertido Bizarrap es ya todo un icono musical moderno. z

Over 35 years serving neighbors, friends, and family.

As a local health plan, we don’t only take care of members. For over 35 years, we

Our roots run deep.

have known them as our neighbors, friends, and family. Visit keystonefirstpa.com to learn why Keystone First is southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest Medical Assistance managed care health plan.

www.keystonefirstpa.com

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 23

BLACK TIE

1

3

2

4

6

5

7

8

1-Hernan Guaracao, Brunilda “Cookie” Sanchez, Monica J. Harmon, Wanda Nolasco, David Álvarez-Sánchez, Alicia Valentin, Dr. Donna Volpe, Dr. Melissa Pluguez Moldavskiy, Rebecca Rivas, Tracy Walker, Dr. Adriana Perez. 2- Over two dozen individuals were praised for their dedication to the medical field in AL DIA’s fifth annual Top Nurses Awards June 10. 3-David Álvarez-Sánchez 4 - Hernan Guaracao, Wanda Nolasco, Dr. Adriana Perez. 5-Alicia Valentin, Rebecca Rivas. 6 - A fireside chat with Dr. Daisy Lara and Valerie Caraballo, moderated by Dr. Margarita David took place during the AL DIA Top Nurses Awards. 7-Dr. Margarita David, Marcos David. 8- Ana Pichardo, Brunilda “Cookie” Sanchez. Peter Fitzpatrick/AL DIA News

24 •

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

DE GALA TOP

2022 NURSES By | Por: JENSEN TOUSSAINT | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

ENGLISH

T 9

10

he fourth annual AL DÍA Top Nurses event took place in-person for the first time since 2019.

The night celebrated both the current and future generation of the nursing profession throughout the region. If the pandemic did one good thing, it highlighted the significant value and influence of our diverse nursing profession. From students who will soon start their careers, such as David Álvarez Sánchez and Andre Rosario, to longtime professionals like Wanda Nolasco and Cookie “Brunilda” Sanchez, the profession is filled with individuals who have a strong desire to help and educate others, while making their communities healthier. The event shined a brighter light on these individuals making a positive impact on their communities.

The event also featured a panel discussion between two notable professionals in the nursing and entrepreneurial field — Valerie Caraballo and Daisy Lara. The event took place at the Pyramid Club on Friday, June 10. z

11

ESPAÑOL

E

l cuarto evento anual de AL DÍA Top Nurses tuvo lugar por primera vez desde 2019. La noche celebró tanto la generación actual como el futuro de la profesión de enfermería en toda la región. Si la pandemia hizo algo bueno, fue destacar el importante valor e influencia de nuestra diversa profesión de enfermería. Desde los estudiantes que pronto comenzarán sus carreras, como David Álvarez Sánchez y Andre Rosario, hasta las profesionales de larga data como Wanda Nolasco y Cookie “Brunilda” Sánchez, la profesión está llena de individuos que tienen un fuerte deseo de ayudar y educar a otros, mientras hacen que sus comunidades sean más saludables. El evento dio a conocer a estas personas que tienen un impacto positivo en sus comunidades.

El evento también contó con una mesa redonda entre dos notables profesionales de la enfermería y del ámbito empresarial: Valerie Caraballo y Daisy Lara. El acto tuvo lugar en el Pyramid Club el viernes 10 de junio. z

12

9-Maria Velasco, Avaline Surilo, Wanda Nolasco, Ivan Pineiro, Juan Velasco. 10- Alfredo Donado, Hernan Guaracao, Valerie Caraballo. 11- Hernan Guaracao, CEO of AL DIA News addresses and thanks all awardees during the ALDIA Top Nurses Awards at the Pyramid Club in Philadelphia June 10. 12- Pamela Alva, Danisa Porroa, Nancy Porroa. Peter Fitzpatrick/AL DIA News

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 25

A LOOK AT ACCENTURE’S

NORTH AMERICA APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Accenture has brought on more than 1,200 apprentices in over 35 cities across the continent since its program launch.

Jensen Toussaint/AL DÍA News. .

Accenture ha contratado a más de 1.200 aprendices en más de 35 ciudades del continente desde el lanzamiento de su programa.

I

n 2016, Accenture set out to do something that would make a meaningful and lasting impact.

From that desire came the Accenture North America apprenticeship program, which was launched to give underserved individuals greater access to digital economy jobs, while simultaneously creating new career pathways for talent who haven’t had the opportunity to work in the tech industry.

Since its launch, the company has brought on more than 1,200 apprentices in over 35 cities across the continent.

ENGLISH “When we thought about the roles that Accenture was looking to fill, we actually went broad,” said Jordan Rambo, Philadelphia office managing director at Accenture.

Apprentices have filled a variety of roles from cybersecurity to data analytics, cloud migration and many more. As the years have gone on, the program has expanded even further.

The apprenticeship model has paid huge dividends for both employers and the apprentices themselves.

Jensen Toussaint/AL DÍA News.

ESPAÑOL

E

n 2016, Accenture se propuso hacer algo que tuviera un impacto significativo y duradero. De ese deseo surgió el programa de aprendizaje Accenture North America, que se puso en marcha para dar a las personas de escasos recursos un mayor acceso a los puestos de trabajo de la economía digital, creando al mismo tiempo nuevas opciones de carrera para los talentos que no han tenido la oportunidad de trabajar en la industria tecnológica.

Desde su lanzamiento, la empresa ha contratado a más de 1200 aprendices en más de 35

ciudades del continente. “Cuando pensamos en los puestos que Accenture buscaba cubrir, tuvimos una mente bastante abierta”, dijo Jordan Rambo, director gerente de la oficina de Accenture en Filadelfia.

Los aprendices han desempeñado una gran variedad de funciones, desde la ciberseguridad hasta el análisis de datos, pasando por la migración a la nube y muchas más. Con el paso de los años, el programa se ha ampliado aún más.

El modelo de aprendizaje ha reportado grandes beneficios, tanto a las empresas

BILINGUAL BRAND STUDIO Sponsored by | Patrocinado por

26 •

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

AFTER SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHING IN 2016, THE PROGRAM IS LOOKING TO HELP THE ENTIRE REGION BENEFIT FROM THE APPRENTICESHIP MODEL. TRAS SU EXITOSO LANZAMIENTO EN 2016, ESTE PROGRAMA BUSCA AYUDAR A TODA LA REGIÓN A BENEFICIARSE DE SU MODELO DE APRENDIZAJE. By | Por: JENSEN TOUSSAINT | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

ENGLISH Using a learn-and-earn model, apprentices receive 12 months of formal learning, onthe-job training, and coaching to help them build their skills and advance their careers.

“It’s been an amazing journey, seeing people grow from the time they come in,” said Brinda Rajaraman, managing director at Accenture. “We upskill them, help them evolve, and during the 12-month period, we provide lots of mentorship and coaching because we don’t want people to just come in.”

This then provides the apprentices with a pathway to a full-time role with Accenture after the 12-month-long apprenticeship ends, if possible.

Rajaraman noted that just about every single apprentice has graduated from the program since it launched, and a majority have taken full-time employment opportunities with Accenture.

To build on the success of the apprenticeship program, Accenture and Aon joined forces to co-found the Philadelphia Apprentice Network — modeled after the Chicago Apprentice Network.

Through this network, more organizations in the region will have the opportunity to take part in the apprenticeship program.

Marc Armstrong, managing principal at

Aon, praised just how much value apprentices have on employers and organizations in finding diverse talent.

“It’s a great business model,” he said.

“It’s a great opportunity.”

In 2021 alone, Accenture brought on 575 apprentices.

Within the Philadelphia Apprenticeship Network, the goal is to reach 500 apprentices by the year 2025.

As part of the company’s commitment to growing and scaling its professional apprentices, Accenture announced a goal to fill 20% of its entry-level roles from its apprentice program in fiscal year 2022, which ends on August 31.

“We are actively pursuing that… we’re very committed to the work,” said Rambo.

“We’ve seen it with the talented individuals that we brought on, we’ve seen the increased diversity of our workforce.”

He added that the importance of diversity — not only in representation, but also diversity of thought — cannot be overstated, and is critically important for Accenture as a professional organization.

“We’re trying to create an environment where [everyone] can aspire to be what they see,” he added. z

ESPAÑOL como a los propios aprendices. Mediante un modelo de aprendizaje-ganancia, los aprendices reciben doce meses de aprendizaje formal, formación en el puesto de trabajo y entrenamiento para ayudarles a desarrollar sus habilidades y avanzar en sus carreras.

“Ha sido increíble ver a la gente crecer desde el momento en que entra”, dijo Brinda Rajaraman, directora general de Accenture.

“Los capacitamos, los ayudamos a evolucionar y, durante los doce meses, les proporcionamos tutoría y entrenamiento porque no queremos que la gente solo entre y ya”.

Una vez finalizados los doce meses de aprendizaje, y en lo posible, los aprendices pueden acceder a un puesto de trabajo de tiempo completo en Accenture. Según Rajaraman, la mayoría de los aprendices que se han graduado del programa desde que se puso en marcha han aceptado oportunidades de empleo a tiempo completo en Accenture.

Con base en el éxito del programa de aprendizaje, Accenture y Aon unieron sus fuerzas para cofundar la Red de Aprendices de Filadelfia, siguiendo el modelo de la Red de Aprendices de Chicago. A través de esta red, más organizaciones de la región tendrán la oportunidad de participar en el programa de aprendizaje.

Marc Armstrong, director de gestión de Aon, elogió el valor que tienen los aprendices para los empleadores y las organizaciones en la búsqueda de diversos talentos. “Es un gran modelo de negocio, una gran oportunidad”, dijo.

Solo en 2021, Accenture contrató a 575 aprendices. Dentro de la Red de Aprendizaje de Filadelfia, el objetivo es llegar a 500 para 2025, y como parte del compromiso de Accenture con el crecimiento y la ampliación de sus aprendices profesionales, la empresa anunció el objetivo de cubrir el 20 % de sus puestos de nivel inicial a partir de su programa de aprendices en el año fiscal 2022, que finaliza el 31 de agosto.

“Estamos persiguiendo activamente eso... estamos muy comprometidos con el trabajo”, dijo Rambo. “Lo hemos visto con los talentos que hemos incorporado, hemos visto el aumento de la diversidad en nuestra plantilla”.

Añadió que la importancia de la diversidad —no solo en cuanto a la representación, sino también al pensamiento— no se puede sobreestimar, y que es de vital importancia para Accenture como organización profesional. “Intentamos crear un entorno en el que [todos] puedan aspirar a ser lo que ven”, añadió. z

Apprentices have filled a variety of roles from cybersecurity to data analytics, cloud migration and many more. As the years have gone on, the program has expanded even further.

Los aprendices han desempeñado una gran variedad de funciones, desde la ciberseguridad hasta el análisis de datos, pasando por la migración a la nube y muchas más. Con el paso de los años, el programa se ha ampliado aún más.

BILINGUAL BRAND STUDIO Sponsored by | Patrocinado por

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 27

FROM PAGE NATALIA ORTIZ’S RECOGNITION

THE VALUED MENTOR

Ortiz-Torrent has built her career around building trust from her patients.

Beyond that, given the fact that she can relate to many of the challenges of those who are going through their own journeys, she has also been a dedicated mentor to others.

“I identify myself with a lot of the students and healthcare professionals of Latino American descent,” said Ortiz-Torrent.

ENGLISH Therefore, she wanted to give back and serve as an inspiration for the next generation of medical professionals.

This was especially valuable in her former role as President of Society of Ibero Latin American Medical Professionals (SILAMP).

“The way I see it is… the community has a lot of talent, the opportunities are out there,” said Dr. Ortiz-Torrent. “With the help of mentors and sponsors, we can continue growing and be able to accomplish a lot of our potential.” z From pag. 6 |

ESPAÑOL | Viene pág 6 mostrar su gran capacidad de resiliencia.

UNA MENTORA VALIOSA

Ortiz-Torrent ha construido su carrera en torno al fortalecimiento de la confianza de sus pacientes.

Más allá de eso, dado que puede relacionarse con muchos de los desafíos de aquellos que están pasando por sus propias travesías, también ha sido una mentora dedicada a otros. “Me identifico con muchos de los estudiantes y profesionales de la salud de ascendencia latina”, dijo

Ortiz-Torrent. Por lo tanto, quería retribuir y servir de inspiración para la próxima generación de profesionales médicos.

Esto fue especialmente valioso en su anterior papel como presidenta de la Sociedad de Profesionales Médicos Iberoamericanos (SILAMP, por sus siglas en inglés). “La forma en que lo veo es... la comunidad tiene mucho talento, las oportunidades están ahí afuera”, dijo la Dra. Ortiz-Torrent. “Con la ayuda de mentores y patrocinadores, podremos seguir creciendo y ser capaces de aprovechar al máximo nuestro potencial”.z

THE GAPING HOLE IN GUN CONTROL From pag. 9 |

address the issue of gun violence prevention in Spanish at a national level.

REPUBLICANS REIGN SUPREME

On the other side of the aisle, the Republican Party has long had the jump on the Spanish-language information train, which it directs to Hispanic communities across the U.S. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is as robust in Spanish content — it’s also almost non-existent on its site — but an article recently promoted as one of its

ENGLISH

most popular in English is very timely considering the tragedy that was Uvalde.

It’s an article from February 2020 titled “How Venezuela’s Good Citizens Were Disarmed is a Lesson For Us,” and details how a 2014 crackdown on firearms from the Venezuela government has left the population unable to defend itself in the present day from Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

The article is the perfect piece of propaganda directed at Latinos in the U.S. potentially questioning the importance of their firearms as their children are gunned down.z

ESPAÑOL

| Viene pág 9

publicitarias en español que aborden la prevención de la violencia armada en el país.

EL REINO SUPREMO DE LOS REPUBLICANOS

Al otro lado del pasillo, hace tiempo que el Partido Republicano se subió al tren de la información en español, que dirige a las comunidades hispanas de todo Estados Unidos.

La Asociación Nacional del Rifle (NRA), con contenidos casi inexistentes en español en su sitio web, publicó en febrero de 2020 uno de sus más populares artículos en inglés, muy oportuno en medio de la tragedia en Uvalde.

El texto titulado ‘How Venezuela’s Good Citizens Were Disarmed is a Lesson for Us’ (‘Cómo los buenos ciudadanos de Venezuela fueron desarmados es una lección para nosotros’) detalla cómo una campaña de 2014 contra las armas de fuego por parte del Gobierno de Venezuela ha dejado a la población incapaz de defenderse del régimen de Nicolás Maduro.

El artículo es la pieza perfecta de propaganda dirigida a los latinos en Estados Unidos, que potencialmente cuestiona la importancia de las armas de fuego mientras sus hijos son acribillados. z

A BAD SALSA From pag. 11 |

“empowering the Cuban people to determine their own future.”

On the economic front, the softening of policy could be a much-needed big boom for Cuba’s economy.

Even amid the Trump administration’s restrictions, close to 500,000 Americans still visited the island in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic crashed the global tourism industry. With COVID proto-

ENGLISH

cols still in place, Cuba saw even worse visitor numbers in 2021 compared to 2020, but hopes a big 2022 could bring the industry and island back to life.

Regarding remittances, even with the Trump era cap, they still represented Cuba’s third-biggest revenue source, bringing in $2-$3 billion annually. Given the softened stance from the Biden administration, those numbers too, should increase. z

ESPAÑOL

| Viene pág 11

propio futuro”. Esta suavización de la política podría significar un gran auge, muy necesario, para la economía de Cuba.

Incluso en medio de las restricciones de la administración Trump, cerca de 500.000 estadounidenses siguieron visitando la isla en 2019, antes de que la pandemia de COVID-19 colapsara la industria turística mundial. Con los protocolos de COVID todavía en vigor, en 2021 Cuba vio un núme-

ro de visitantes aún peor que en 2020, pero espera que un gran 2022 pueda devolver la vida a la industria y a la isla.

En cuanto a las remesas, incluso con el tope de la era Trump, todavía representaban la tercera mayor fuente de ingresos de Cuba, pues aportaban entre 2.000 y 3.000 millones de dólares anuales. Dada la postura suavizada de la administración Biden, esas cifras deberían aumentar. z

LET THE DEATH ‘COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET’ From pag. 21 |

After its commercial premiere, this year the production continues to be presented in festivals in the United States and Europe, where Macha Colón was recently able to participate in colloquiums and understand, firsthand, the audience’s perception of the film’s legacy.

As she assimilates all the success of her debut feature, Macha Colón looks to

28 •

ENGLISH

the horizon and sees that the near future holds two documentary projects for her.

Although she still prefers to slow down, sigh and take a temporary break from music, this multifaceted Boricua exudes optimism when talking about her new challenges... because she knows that “sometimes something has to die so that something else can flourish”. z

ESPAÑOL

| Viene pág 21

Después de su estreno comercial, este año la producción sigue presentándose en festivales en Estados Unidos y Europa, donde recientemente Macha Colón pudo participar en coloquios y entender, de primerísima mano, la percepción de la audiencia sobre el legado de la cinta.

Mientras asimila todo el éxito cosechado con su ópera prima, Macha Colón

mira el horizonte y ve que el futuro cercano tiene para ella dos proyectos de documentales. Aunque todavía prefiere pisar el freno, suspirar y tomarse una pausa temporal de la música, esta multifacética boricua desprende optimismo cuando habla de sus nuevos desafíos… porque sabe que “a veces algo tiene que morir para que otra cosa pueda florecer”. z JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

¿QUÉ HACEN LOS CHICOS DE PHILLY CON SUS TÍTULOS DE SECUNDARIA? Air National Guard Albright College American Musical and Dramatic Academy College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts Anna Maria College Arcadia University Arizona State University Automotive Training Center - Warminster Bard College Bates College Berklee College of Music Bloomsburg University Boston University Bryn Athyn College Bryn Mawr College Bucks County Community College Cabrini University California University of Pennsylvania Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Chestnut Hill College Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Colgate University Community College of Philadelphia The Cooper Union Cornell University Daemen College Dartmouth College Delaware College of Art and Design Delaware State University Delaware Valley University Denison University DeSales University Dickinson College Drew University Drexel University East Stroudsburg University Eastern University Elizabethtown College Emory University Empire Beauty School - Philadelphia Northeast Fayetteville State University Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Memorial University Franklin and Marshall College Full Sail University Georgia State University Goshen College Goucher College Gwynedd Mercy University Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harcum College Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Harvard University Haverford College Holy Family University Howard University Hussian College - Philadelphia Indiana University of Pennsylvania Ithaca College James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Juniata College Kenyon College Kutztown University La Salle University Lasell University Lehigh University Lincoln Technical Institute Lincoln University Loyola University - Chicago Lycoming College Manor College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mercer County Community College Michigan State University Middlebury College United States Military Academy West Point Millersville University Montgomery County Community College Moravian University Morgan State University Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music Neumann University

North Carolina A&T State University Northampton Community College Northeastern University Northwestern University New York University Ohio Wesleyan University Orleans Technical College Pace University Paine College Palm Beach Atlantic University Penn State World Campus Pennco Tech - Bristol Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Penn State Abington Penn State Altoona Penn State Brandywine Penn State Greater Allegheny Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Main Campus Point Park University Pomona College Princeton University Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design Rochester Institute of Technology Rosemont College Rowan College South Jersey Rowan University Saint Joseph’s University San Diego State University Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Stanford University State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry State University of New York - Purchase State University of New York - Albany Stockton University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Temple University Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology The New School Thomas Jefferson University Thomas University Tulane University

Tuskegee University United States Air Force United States National Guard Union College University of California, Berkeley University of California, San Diego University of Central Florida University of Delaware University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign University of Michigan University of North Carolina Greensboro University of North Carolina School of the Arts University of North Carolina Charlotte University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Puerto Rico University of Richmond University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Tampa University of the Arts University of the Sciences University of Toronto University of Vermont University of Wisconsin - Madison University of Rochester University of Delaware Ursinus College Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Union University Wagner College Washington College West Chester University West Virginia University Western Governors University Widener University Williamson College of the Trades Xavier University of Louisiana York College of Pennsylvania ¡Y mas!

BRAVO CLASE 2022. ¡TE LO GANASTE!

Reconocemos tu determinación, coraje y fortaleza. Ni siquiera el COVID te detiene.

Te felicitamos así como a tus profesores, escuelas, familias y mentores.

TRAE TU ÉXITO DE VUELTA A FILADELFIA. Necesitamos tu talento, tu ánimo y espíritu de ‘es posible hacerlo’. ¡Felicidades!

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 29

Job

Diversity hiring made simple For comprehensive recruitment solutions, please call us at (215)789-6971 SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00874919 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 6TH Day of JULY, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College - Camden Campus Camden Conference Center 200 North Broadway Camden, NJ 08102 https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-ccc-blackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 113 WATKINS AVENUE, LAWNSIDE, NJ 08045 Number of Feet to Nearest Cross Street: NORTHEASTERLY 101.29 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF WATKINS AVENUE WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF GLOUCESTER AVENUE. Tax Lot and Block NO.: BLOCK 21, LOT 1211 BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE, COUNTY OF CAMDEN Dimensions approximately: 50 FEET WIDE BY 167 FEET Amount Due for Taxes: Taxes due in the approximate amount of $1,313.80 as of 04/07/22 Sale may be subject to subsequent taxes, liens utilities and interest since 04/07/22.

Sewer/CCMUA due in the approximate amount of $801.10 as of 04/07/22 As the above description does not constitute a full legal description, said full legal description is annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Camden County Clerk’s office in Book 10277 at Page 1018. et seq.: New jersey, and the Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Camden County.

Subject to: All unpaid municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any set of facts of which an accurate survey would disclose; Any restrictions or covenants on record which run with the land; Rights of the United States of America, if any; Any Condominium lien priority, pursuant to NJSA 46:88-21, if any: Any outstanding PUD or Homeowner’s Associations due or fees if any; Any occupants or persons in possession of the property, if any; Additional municipal charges, liens, taxes or tax sale certificates and insurance, if any; and any such taxes municipal liens or other charges, liens, insurance premiums or other charges can be obtained from the local taxing authority. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount due thereon. ** if the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the depository paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication.

The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $110,481.94 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: MICHELLE VERDI, ET AL and taken in execution of THE MONEY SOURCE INC. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 19003622 DATED: June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 GROSS POLOWY, LLC 1775 WEHRLE DRIVE SUITE 100 WILLIAMSVILLE, NJ 14221 $246.48

30 •

DEADLINE: Mondays at 4:00pm for Wednesday publication.

Prepayment required.

Make sure to revise your ad first week when published. We are not responsible for incorrect ads after the first week.

CALL 215-789-6971 immediately if you find an error. No refunds only credit for future new ad.

TIEMPO LÍMITE: Lunes 4:00 PM para la semana siguiente.

Todos los anuncios tienen que ser prepagados.

Asegúrese de revisar los anuncios en la primera edición que aparecen. No nos hacemos responsables por más de una inserción incorrecta. Llame al 215-789-6971 inmediatamente con cualquier error. NO se hace devolución de dinero, sólo se otorga crédito para nuevo anuncio.

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00910517 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 29th Day of JUNE, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/ about-1/contact-ccc-blackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in BOROUGH OF MAGNOLIA, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 302 EAST MONROE AVENUE, MAGNOLIA, NJ 08049 Being Tax Lot: 27, Block: 3.03 Dimensions approximately: 58 X 116 IR Nearest Cross Street: WHITE HORSE PIKE *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sewer plus interest through date of payoff.

The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $269,483.30 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: DAWN M. GAGLIARDI; NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES and taken in execution of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001105 Dated: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2022 PARKER MCCAY, P.A. 9000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE SUITE 300 P.O. BOX 5054 MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 $192.76

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00277321 atPublic Venue on WEDNESDAY the 13TH Day of JULY, 2021 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ SHORT FORM DESCRIPTION Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 7 MUIRFIELD COURT, GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ 08012 BEING KNOWN AS LOT 47 BLOCK 8006 on the official Map of TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, Dimensions approximately: N/A CONDO UNIT Nearest Cross Street: N/A The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication.

The sale is subject to unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water and sewer liens and other municipal assessments.

The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to NJSA 46;88-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited lien priority of any condominium/ homeowner association liens which may exist.

The judgement sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $266,281.97 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have Information regarding the surplus, if any.

Subject to a first mortgage held by Commerce Bank, N.A., having an approximate balance of $25,000.00 as of Mortgage Recording Dated on November 11, 2022.

Seized as the property of: EMERY TROY; LIBERTY BELL BANK; LINKS AT VALLEYBROOK || NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION INC.; STATE OF NEW JERSEY and taken in execution of U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CVF ||| MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST || GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001232 Dated: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2022 PINCUS LAW GROUP, PLLC 425 RXR PLAZA, UNIONDALE, NY 11556 $189.60

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00185119 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 29th Day of JUNE, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of LAWNSIDE BORO, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 28 E OAK AVENUE, LAWNSIDE, NJ 08045 Being Tax Lot: 4 Block: 1004 Dimensions approximately: 100 FEET WIDE BY 244 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: WARWICK RD THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. 2022 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2022 $1,271.84 BILLED: $4.24 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; $1,267.60 PAID 2022 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2022 Vacant lot charge: Acct: To: 12/03/2021 $600.00 OPEN Contact PROCHAMPS @ 321-421-6639 or www.prochamps.com for additional Billing, Payment and Renewal Details (if applicable).

CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 210012282 04/01/2022-06/30/2022 $88.00 OPEN AND DUE 05/15/2022 $32.39 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $145,335.95 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

For sale information, please visit Auction at www.

Auction.com or call (800)280-2832 Seized as the property of: NELLIE B. FOY, HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST; JUAN D. FOY; SHAWN FOY; DERRICK FOY; JUANA FOY; CANDY FOY; MR. FOY, SPOUSE OF CANDY FOY; MELANIE FOY; MR. FOY, SPOUSE OF MELANIE FOY; PATRICIA FOY; JAN-FELICE FOY; MR.FOY, SPOUSE OF JAN-FELICE FOY; ATLANTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and taken in execution of OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 19003570 Dated: June 1, 8. 15, 22 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 $259.12 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004

Looking for a

Jobs

DIVERSITY hiring made SIMPLE

JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

LINE COOK Full-time Buca D’oro Ristorante 711 Locust street Philadelphia Pa 19106

TRABAJOS SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00602021 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 29th Day of JUNE, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of HADDON HEIGHTS BORO, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 1821 W HIGH STREET, HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 08035 Being Tax Lot: 16 Block: 148 Dimensions approximately: 50 FEET WIDE BY 148 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: HAVERFORD AVE THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 180025306 04/01/2022-06/30/2022 $88.00 OPEN $440.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $312,115.89 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

For sale information, please visit Auction at www.

Auction.com or call (800)280-2832 Seized as the property of: EILEEN MALLACE and taken in execution of PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001091 Dated: June 1, 8. 15, 22 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $199.08

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00025218 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 29th Day of JUNE, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of BLACKWOOD (GLOUCESTER TWP), County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 533 HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD (GLOUCESTER TWP), NJ 08012 Being Tax Lot: 11 Block: 12602 Dimensions approximately: 75X129 Nearest Cross Street: FAIRFAX AVE THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 150097830 03/01/2022-05/30/2022 $88.00 PAID; Possible credit balance exists contact Municipality to verify.

The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $413,188.85 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

For sale information, please visit Auction at www.

Auction.com or call (800)280-2832 Seized as the property of: RICHARD D. VANWHY A/K/A RICHARD VANWHY; SUNNOVA TE MANAGEMENT | LLC and taken in execution of THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-D GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001109 Dated: June 1, 8, 15, 22 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $221.20

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F01768418 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAYThe 29th Day of JUNE, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of COLLINGSWOOD BORO, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 26 ARDMORE TERR, COLLINGSWOOD BORO, County of Camden, State of New Jersey Being Tax Lot: 7.04 Block: 5 Dimensions approximately: 40X103 Nearest Cross Street: MAPLE AVE THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. 2022 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2022 $2,063.10 OPEN Water: Collingswood Boro 678 Haddon Ave Collingswood, NJ 08108 856-854-0720 Acct: 178 0 04/01/2022 - 06/30/2022 $70.25 OPEN $70.25 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS Subject to final reading.

CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 120001805 04/01/2022-06/30/2022 $88.00 OPEN $254.07.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $199,195.58 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

For sale information, please visit Auction at www.

Auction.com or call (800)280-2832 Seized as the property of: ANDREW W. MANALO-LLAMANNA; ELIZABETH A. MANALO-LAMANNA; TD BANK, N.A.; VIRTUA-WEST JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. and taken in execution of LOANCARE, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001077 Dated: June 1, 8, 15, 22 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $233.84 • 31

JOBS SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00796820 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 6th Day of JULY, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College - Camden Campus Camden Conference Center 200 North Broadway Camden, NJ 08102 https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of , County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 1313 MT EPHRAIM AVENUE, CAMDEN, NJ 08104 Tax Lot: 65 Block: 411 Dimensions approximately: 14.00’ X 84.00’ Nearest Cross Street:MECHANIC ST THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, WATER, AND SEWER LIENS, AND ANY OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, IF ANY. THE AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY. PURSUANT TO NJSA 46:8B-21 THIS SALE MAY BE ALSO SUBJECT TO LIMITED LIEN PRIORITY OF ANY CONDOMINIUM/HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION LIENS WHICH MAY EXIST. ANY SET OF FACT WHICH AN ACCURATE SURVEY WOULD DISCLOSE; ANY RESTRICTIONS OR COVENANTS ON RECORD WHICH RUN WITH THE LAND; RIGHTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IF ANY, ANY OCCUPANTS OR PERSON IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY, IF ANY. ADDITIONAL MUNICIPAL CHARGES, LIENS, TAXES OR TAX SALE CERTIFICATES AND INSURANCE, IF ANY. The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $103,261.69 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

For sale information, please visit Auction at www.

Auction.com or call (800)280-2832 Seized as the property of: LYRONE MARTIN A/K/A LYRONE D. MARTIN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONWIDE EQUITIES, CORP.; FIA CARD SERVICES NA; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC and taken in execution of U.S. BANK TRUST NA AS TRUSTEE OF THE AMERICAN HOMEOWNER PRESERVATION TRUST SERIES AHP SERVICING GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001167 Dated:June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 PATRICK O. LACSINA LAW OFFICES, LLC 215 NORTH 5 STREET SUITE #2 HARRISON, NJ 07029 $218.04

32 •

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F04720513 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 22nd Day of JUNE, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 1206 NORTH 28TH STREET, CAMDEN, NJ 08105 Mailing Address: 1206 NORTH 28TH STREET, CAMDEN, NJ 08105-4026 Being Tax Lot: #901, Block #21 Nearest Cross Street: TYLER AVENUE Dimensions approximately: 50’ X 100’ A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY The property is sold subject to unpaid taxes, and any other municipal liens or assessments, including but not limited to Certificate No. 20-01794 sold on December 13, 2021 with an approximate redemption amount of $829.70 as of February 1, 2022.

The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. Pursuant to N.J.S.A 46:88-21 the sale may also be subject to the limited lien priority of the Condominium / Homeowner Association liens which may exist.

All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether any outstanding interests remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount due thereon. ** If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagees attorneys.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Purchaser must certify that Purchaser is not employed by the Toronto-Dominion Bank, or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated corporations (the “Bank”), nor is Purchaser related in any way with solicitors or agents retained by or on behalf of the Bank in relation to the property that is subject of this transaction and confirming that Purchaser is dealing at arm’s length with the aforementioned parties.

The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $77,791.86 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: PATRICIA ELSEY; KEVIN ELSEY; CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES; COOPER HOSPITAL UMC; CITY OF CAMDEN; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; AND MR. ELSEY, HUSBAND OF PATRICIA ELSEY, and taken in execution of TD BANK, N.A. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001034 Dated: May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2022 DUANE MORRIS LLP 30 SOUTH 17TH STREET 9TH FLOOR PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103 $224.64

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F01954517 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 6th Day of JULY, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College - Camden Campus Camden Conference Center 200 North Broadway Camden, NJ 08102 https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-cccblackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of CHERRY HILL TWP County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 209 AVON ROAD, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034 Being Tax Lot: 21 Block: 339.15 Dimensions approximately: 75X125 Nearest Cross Street: BRIGHTON RD THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THROUGH PUBLICATION. *SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, MUNICIPAL LIENS OR OTHER CHARGES, AND ANY SUCH TAXES, CHARGES, LIENS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR OTHER ADVANCES MADE BY PLAINTIFF PRIOR TO THIS SALE. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE TO CONDUCT AND RELY UPON THEIR OWN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT ANY OUTSTANDING INTEREST REMAIN OF RECORD AND/OR HAVE PRIORITY OVER THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED AND, IF SO THE CURRENT AMOUNT DUE THEREON. 2022 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2022 $1,937.64 OPEN Sewer: Cherry Hill Twp 820 Mercer St Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 856-488-7880 Acct: 9119 0 01/01/2022 12/31/2022 $95.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $190.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave, Camden, NJ 08104 856541-3700 Acct: 0900064098 04/01/2022-06/30/2022 $87.78 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $241,489.79 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

For sale information, please visit Auction at www.

Auction.com or call (800)280-2832 Seized as the property of: SHANE JIMINEZ; CHRIS JIMINEZ; MARTIN ABAG. TENANT, and taken in execution of OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001184 Dated: June 8, 15, 22, 29 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $208.56 Se notifica que la Autoridad de Vivienda de Filadelfia (PHA), aceptará propuestas para la Convocatoria No. P-005115-Reparación de techos, reemplazo y trabajos de mantenimiento relacionados. Las propuestas deben presentarse a más tardar a las 11:00 a.m. del 12 de julio de 2022. Las propuestas tardías no serán consideradas. Los interesados deben visitar www. pha.phila.gov y hacer clic en Business Opportunity para obtener más detalles. La PHA anima a las empresas de minorías, de mujeres y de la Sección 3 a presentar ofertas y a participar en empresas conjuntas. Dirija sus consultas a vanessa.martin@pha.phila.gov.

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00245220 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 6th Day of JULY , 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College - Camden Campus Camden Conference Center 200 North Broadway Camden, NJ 08102 Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4. https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-ccc-blackwooddirections/ Property to be sold is located in the municipality of TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER , County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 119 VILLAGE GREEN LANE, SICKLERVILLE, NJ 08081 Being known as: Lot: 21 Block 18505 on the official Tax Map of the TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER Dimensions approximately: 20 FT. X 100FT. Nearest Cross Street: SICKLERVILLE ROAD The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice through publication *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, The Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $293,201.93 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

For sale information, please visit Auction at www.

Auction.com or call (800)280-2832 Seized as the property of: JOHN E. LOWER, ET AL and taken in execution of FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22001158 Dated: June 8,15, 22, 29 2022 BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC 302 FELLOWSHIP ROAD SUITE 130 MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 $195.92

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Committee on Global Opportunities & Creative/ Innovative Economy of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 4:00 PM, in The String Theory School at 1600 Vine Street, to hear testimony on the following items: 220069 Resolution authorizing Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on the findings and recommendations of the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Global Opportunities & Creative/Innovative Economy, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael A. Decker Chief Clerk JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

TRABAJOS THE DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES FOR PUBLIC REVIEW:

LA COMISIÓN DE PLANIFICACIÓN REGIONAL DEL VALLE DE DELAWARE ANUNCIA PARA SU REVISIÓN PÚBLICA:

Draft Conformity Determination: FY2023 TIP for Pennsylvania

Borrador de la Determinación de Conformidad: FY2023 TIP para Pennsylvania La Comisión de Planificación Regional del Valle de Delaware (DVRPC) busca su opinión y abrirá un período de comentarios públicos para el Borrador de la Determinación de Conformidad para el Borrador del Programa de Mejora del Transporte FY2023 de la DVRPC para Pensilvania (FY23-FY26). El DVRPC aceptará comentarios desde el miércoles 15 de junio de 2022 hasta el 18 de julio de 2022 a las 5:00 PM hora local.

Una versión electrónica del Proyecto de Determinación de Conformidad está disponible en línea en www.dvrpc.org/ AirQuality/Conformity/. Si se solicita, el proyecto de determinación de conformidad puede traducirse a un formato o idioma alternativo.

Esta Determinación de Conformidad es requerida debido a las enmiendas de proyectos regionalmente significativos al Borrador FY2023 TIP para Pennsylvania, que también está para el comentario público. Una Determinación de Conformidad se lleva a cabo para asegurar que las inversiones de transporte se ajustan a la Ley Federal de Aire Limpio, y demostrar que un plan o proyecto propuesto no tendrá un impacto negativo en la capacidad de una región para cumplir o mantener las normas federales de calidad del aire.

Una reunión pública se llevará a cabo en línea y también incluirá una presentación del Borrador DVRPC FY2023 TIP para Pennsylvania.

Jueves, 16 de junio de 2022 7:00 PM a 8:00 PM Inscripción: https://dvrpc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tTahy33TTBmIocE1_hLIYQ Información de llamadas: 646 558 8656; ID del webinar: 829 3847 2423; Código de acceso: BwKp5Lnj La información sobre la inscripción también está disponible en el calendario de eventos del DVRPC en https://www. dvrpc.org/Calendar/.

Los asistentes pueden participar a través de un seminario web o por teléfono en modo de sólo escucha. Para cualquier adaptación, incluidos los subtítulos y la interpretación, envíe un correo electrónico a public_affairs@dvrpc.org o llame al 215-238-2929.

Los comentarios y las preguntas por escrito deben enviarse de una de las dos maneras indicadas a continuación: Por correo electrónico: airconformity@dvrpc.org O Por correo: Public Comments c/o DVRPC Office of Communications and Engagement 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520 Las preguntas y los comentarios deben presentarse por escrito. Si necesita ayuda para proporcionar un comentario por escrito, por favor, póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Comunicaciones y Participación de la DVRPC en 215-238-2929 o public_affairs@dvrpc.org.

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is seeking your input and will open a public comment period for the Draft Conformity Determination for the Draft DVRPC FY2023 Transportation Improvement Program for Pennsylvania (FY23-FY26). DVRPC will accept comments from Wednesday, June 15, 2022 until July 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM local time.

An electronic version of the Draft Conformity Determination is available online at www.dvrpc.org/AirQuality/ Conformity/. If requested, the draft Conformity Determination can be translated into an alternative format or language.

This Conformity Determination is required due to amendments of regionally significant projects to the Draft FY2023 TIP for Pennsylvania, which is also out for public comment. A Conformity Determination is conducted to ensure transportation investments conform to the federal Clean Air Act, and demonstrate that a proposed plan or project will not negatively impact a region’s ability to meet or maintain federal air quality standards.

A public meeting will be held online and also include a presentation of the Draft DVRPC FY2023 TIP for Pennsylvania.

Thursday, June 16, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Registration: https://dvrpc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tTahy33TTBmIocE1_hLIYQ Call-in information: 646 558 8656; Webinar ID: 829 3847 2423; Passcode: BwKp5Lnj Registration information is also available on DVRPC’s events calendar at https://www.dvrpc.org/Calendar/.

Attendees can join via webinar or by phone in listen-only mode. For any accommodations, including closed captioning and interpretation, please email public_affairs@dvrpc.org or call 215-238-2929.

Written comments and questions must be submitted in one of two ways listed below:

By Email: airconformity@dvrpc.org Or

By Mail: Public Comments c/o DVRPC Office of Communications and Engagement 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19106-1520 Questions and comments must be submitted in writing. If you need assistance in providing a written comment, please contact the DVRPC Office of Communications and Engagement at 215-238-2929 or public_affairs@dvrpc.org.

DVRPC must receive comments for the Draft Conformity by 5:00 PM (local time) on July 18, 2022.

Comments received via mail must be postmarked by July 18, 2022. Responses will not be provided unless comments are submitted in writing during the public comment period.

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, and related nondiscrimination mandates in all programs and activities. DVRPC's website, www.dvrpc.org, may be translated into multiple languages.

Publications and other public documents can be made available in alternative languages and formats, if requested. DVRPC’s public meetings are always held in ADA-accessible facilities, and held in transit-accessible locations whenever possible.

Translation, interpretation, or other auxiliary services can be provided to individuals who submit a request at least seven days prior to a public meeting. Translation and interpretation services for DVRPC’s projects, products, and planning processes are available, generally free of charge, by calling (215) 592-1800. All requests will be accommodated to the greatest extent possible.

Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice by DVRPC under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with DVRPC's Title VI Compliance Manager and/or the appropriate state or federal agency within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. For more information on DVRPC's Title VI program or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, please visit: www.dvrpc.org/GetInvolved/TitleVI, call (215) 592-1800, or email public_affairs@dvrpc.org.

Important Notice: DVRPC is committed to providing open and competitive procurement opportunities and that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), as defined in 49 CFR part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in federally funded contracts. For information about opportunities to do business with DVRPC, please visit www.dvrpc.org/ Business/.

El DVRPC debe recibir los comentarios para el Borrador de Conformidad antes de las 5:00 PM (hora local) del 18 de julio de 2022. Los comentarios recibidos por correo deben tener el sello postal antes del 18 de julio de 2022. No se proporcionarán respuestas a menos que los comentarios se presenten por escrito durante el período de comentarios públicos.

La Comisión Regional de Planificación del Valle de Delaware (DVRPC) cumple plenamente con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, la Ley de Restauración de los Derechos Civiles de 1987, la Orden Ejecutiva 12898 sobre Justicia Ambiental y los mandatos de no discriminación relacionados en todos los programas y actividades. El sitio web del DVRPC, www.dvrpc.org, puede traducirse a varios idiomas. Las publicaciones y otros documentos públicos pueden estar disponibles en idiomas y formatos alternativos, si así se solicita. Las reuniones públicas del DVRPC se celebran siempre en instalaciones accesibles para la ADA, y se celebran en lugares accesibles al tránsito siempre que sea posible. Se pueden proporcionar servicios de traducción, interpretación u otros servicios auxiliares a las personas que presenten una solicitud al menos siete días antes de una reunión pública. Los servicios de traducción e interpretación para los proyectos, productos y procesos de planificación del DVRPC están disponibles, generalmente de forma gratuita, llamando al (215) 592-1800.

Todas las solicitudes serán atendidas en la mayor medida posible.

Cualquier persona que crea haber sido agraviada por una práctica discriminatoria ilegal de la DVRPC bajo el Título VI tiene derecho a presentar una queja formal. Dicha queja debe presentarse por escrito ante el Gerente de Cumplimiento del Título VI de la DVRPC y/o la agencia estatal o federal correspondiente dentro de los 180 días posteriores al presunto hecho discriminatorio. Para más información sobre el programa del Título VI de la DVRPC o para obtener un formulario de queja del Título VI, visite: www.dvrpc.org/GetInvolved/TitleVI, llame al (215) 592-1800, o envíe un correo electrónico a public_affairs@dvrpc.org.

Aviso importante: La DVRPC se compromete a ofrecer oportunidades de contratación abiertas y competitivas y a que las Empresas en Desventaja (DBE), según se definen en el 49 CFR parte 26, tengan igualdad de oportunidades para recibir y participar en contratos financiados por el gobierno federal. Para obtener información sobre las oportunidades de hacer negocios con la DVRPC, visite www.dvrpc.org/Business/.

SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of a Writ of execution, to me directed, issued out Of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,CAMDEN COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F00544618 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAYthe 13th Day of JULY, 2022 A.D. at 12 o'clock, LOCAL TIME, noon of said day, at the Camden County College, Blackwood, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 in the Connector Building, Civic Hall (105) Parking Lots 3 and 4.https://www.camdencc.edu/about-1/contact-ccc-blackwood-directions/ Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 1237 LANGHAM AVENUE, CAMDEN, NJ 08103 Tax Lot 104 in Block #: 1290 Dimensions (Approx.): 17 X 98 Nearest Cross Street: WILDWOOD AVENUE IMPORTANT: Indicate lien information, if any, to be advertised pursuant to the Supreme Court decision of 10/28/99 - Summit Bank vs. Dennis Thiel (A-58-98).

Sheriff; kindly advertise the following: Tax Certificate Recorded: 2017-10-16 Amount $337.11 Book: 10725 Page: 1818 The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $75,939.53 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money.

The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.

Seized as the property of: WILLIE E. GRAY; KYLE GRAY and taken in execution of WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 19003662 Dated: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2022 FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 85 BROAD STREET SUITE 501, NEW YORK, NY 10004 $186.44 JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 33

THOUGHT LEADERS

THE LONG ROAD TO LEGISLATING GUNS

IT SHOULDN’T BE THIS HARD, ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN AFFECTED, BUT IT IS. IT WILL NEVER PASS IN THE SENATE. NO DEBERÍA SER TAN DIFÍCIL DE LOGRAR, ESPECIALMENTE POR LOS NIÑOS AFECTADOS, PERO LO ES. SÓLO HAY UN PROBLEMA: NUNCA SE APROBARÁ EN EL SENADO By | Por: NIGEL THOMPSON | AL DÍA News

O

n June 2, 2022, the U.S House of Representatives passed the Protecting Our Kids Act largely along party lines, with five Republicans joining all but two Democrats in voting it on to the Senate.

It’s a piece of gun legislation that would restrict a number of things around gun usage and access in the U.S. First and foremost, it would ban the sale of most semiautomatic firearms to individuals under 21 years of age. Other measures listed in the bill would establish a legal framework for regulating ghost guns (firearms without serial numbers), subject bump stocks to federal firearm laws, and ban the manufacturing and sale of high-capacity magazine feeders, among other regulations.

There’s only one problem — it will never pass the Senate.

The sweeping reform law was passed through the House on largely symbolic grounds. Symbolic for what you ask? To show that legislators have the power to regulate against some of the things that caused tragedies like Uvalde and Sandy Hook, but they choose not to.

Why do they choose not to? They’re bought and paid for.

What do I mean by that? When those legislators ran for office, they were given money for their campaigns by organizations like the National Rifle Association (NRA), which advocates for gun rights across the country. Amid tragedies like the many to hit the nation over the last month, it’s meant trying to defend gun ownership and taking a hardline when interpreting the U.S.’s Second Amendment.

THE SLIPPERY SLOPE OF GUNS

The approach is very much a slippery slope in their eyes — any gun legislation regulating any part of owning a firearm is seen as a first step towards eventually taking that firearm away for good.

Take the response from almost every NRA-backed politician when discussing how to stop tragedies like the one that happened in Uvalde. The answers were not less guns, but more.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (NRA-endorsed) answer to a question

34 •

ENGLISH from a reporter about potential gun legislation sums up the reasoning pretty well.

“With all due respect to these leftists, they just want to come after your Second Amendment rights,” was his answer, before calling out other common counter points utilized by Republicans to attack Democratic plans.

When DeSantis’ state was the subject of similar ire for its own tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, Florida passed a measure to arm school staff outside of teachers that “exclusively perform classroom duties,” and then another bill doing away with that distinction, allowing teachers to be armed.

Ohio has also since passed a bill that cuts the training for teachers to be armed in schools and Louisiana has a similar bill on its docket.

MORE THAN SYMBOLIC?

At the federal level, while the House bill will perish, a bipartisan group of 20 senators (10 Republicans and 10 Democrats) has since agreed to preliminary terms on what could be the first gun legislation in 30 years.

Led by Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, the potential terms of agreement could result in a bill that would grant major funding to states trying to implement red flag laws, billions for mental health and school safety, ban gun purchases to those convicted of spousal abuse, create the first federal law against straw purchasing, implement enhanced background checks for purchasers under 21, and clarify the federal guidelines around who needs to register as a licensed gun dealer.

“Will this bill do everything we need to end our nation’s gun violence epidemic? No. But it’s real, meaningful progress. And it breaks a 30 year log jam, demonstrating that Democrats and Republicans can work together in a way that truly saves lives,” tweeted Murphy after an initial deal was struck.

The bill must still be drafted and passed through both chambers of Congress — a process that will likely also see changes — but the announcement is still a hopeful one in such a dark time. z

ESPAÑOL

E

l 2 de junio, la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. aprobó la Ley para Proteger a Nuestros Hijos, en gran medida según las líneas de los partidos, con cinco republicanos que se unieron a todos los demócratas, excepto dos, para votarla en el Senado.

Se trata de una ley de armas que restringiría una serie de aspectos relacionados con el uso y el acceso en Estados Unidos. Principalmente, prohibiría la venta de la mayoría de las armas de fuego semiautomáticas a los menores de 21 años. Otras medidas establecen un marco legal para regular las armas fantasma (armas de fuego sin número de serie), somete a los bump stocks a las leyes federales sobre armas de fuego y prohibe la fabricación y venta de cargadores de alta capacidad, entre otras regulaciones. Solo hay un problema: nunca se aprobará en el Senado.

La amplia ley de reforma se aprobó en la Cámara por motivos principalmente simbólicos. ¿Simbólico para qué? Para mostrar que los legisladores tienen el poder de regular contra algunos de los motivos que causaron tragedias como las Uvalde y Sandy Hook, pero eligen no hacerlo. ¿Por qué eligen no hacerlo? Están comprados y reciben dinero por ello. ¿Qué quiero decir con eso? Cuando esos legisladores se presentaron a las elecciones, recibieron dinero para sus campañas de organizaciones como la Asociación Nacional del Rifle (NRA), que defiende los derechos de las armas en todo el país. En medio de tragedias como las que han azotado a la Nación en el último mes, insisten en defender la posesión de armas y en adoptar una línea dura a la hora de interpretar la Segunda Enmienda de Estados Unidos.

LA PENDIENTE RESBALADIZA DE LAS ARMAS

El enfoque es en gran medida una pendiente resbaladiza ante sus ojos: cualquier legislación que regule cualquier parte de la posesión de un arma de fuego es vista como un primer paso hacia la eventual eliminación de esa arma para siempre.

La respuesta de casi todos los políticos respaldados por la NRA cuando se discute cómo detener tragedias como la ocurrida en Uvalde no es “menos armas”, sino “más”.

La respuesta del gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, respaldado por la NRA, a la pregunta de un periodista sobre una posible legislación sobre armas resume bastante

bien el razonamiento: “Con el debido respeto a estos izquierdistas, solo quieren ir por sus derechos de la Segunda Enmienda”. Esa fue su respuesta antes de señalar otros contrapuntos habituales utilizados por los republicanos para atacar los planes demócratas.

Cuando el estado de DeSantis fue objeto de una ira similar por el trágico tiroteo en la Escuela Secundaria Marjory Stoneman Douglas en 2018, Florida aprobó una medida para armar al personal escolar fuera de los maestros que “exclusivamente realizan tareas en el aula”. Luego otro proyecto de ley que elimina esa distinción y permite que los maestros estén armados.

Desde entonces, Ohio también ha aprobado un proyecto de ley que recorta la capacitación para que los maestros estén armados en las escuelas, y Luisiana tiene un proyecto de ley similar en su expediente.

¿MÁS QUE SIMBÓLICO?

A escala federal, mientras que el proyecto de ley de la Cámara de Representantes perecerá, un grupo bipartidista de 20 senadores (10 republicanos y 10 demócratas) ha acordado desde entonces los términos preliminares de lo que podría ser la primera legislación sobre armas en 30 años.

Liderado por el senador demócrata Chris Murphy, los posibles términos del acuerdo podrían dar lugar a un proyecto de ley que concedería importantes fondos a los estados que intentan aplicar leyes de bandera roja y que invierten miles de millones para la salud mental y la seguridad escolar; prohibiría la compra de armas a los condenados por abuso conyugal; crearía la primera ley federal contra la compra de paja; implementaría controles de antecedentes mejorados para los compradores menores de 21 años; y aclararía las directrices federales sobre quién necesita registrarse como distribuidor de armas con licencia. “¿Hará este proyecto de ley todo lo que necesitamos para acabar con la epidemia de violencia con armas de fuego en nuestra Nación?

No, pero es un progreso real y significativo. Además, rompe un atasco de 30 años al demostrar que los demócratas y los republicanos pueden trabajar juntos para salvar vidas”, trinó Murphy después de alcanzar un acuerdo inicial.

El proyecto de ley aún debe ser redactado y aprobado por ambas cámaras del Congreso, un proceso que probablemente también sufrirá cambios, pero el anuncio sigue siendo esperanzador en un momento tan oscuro. z JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

Poder para las comunidades.

Como parte de su compromiso con la equidad y el apoyo a las comunidades vulnerables, PECO toma una serie de medidas para ayudar a los clientes a mantener la energía durante posibles crisis temporales o dificultades financieras prolongadas. Proporcionamos varios programas para ayudar a nuestros clientes a gestionar su coste de energía y ahorrar dinero, y también proporcionamos servicios especiales, como ofrecer interpretación las 24 horas del día en 140 idiomas, ofrecer las facturas de PECO en Braille y en letra grande, y dispositivos de telecomunicaciones para personas sordas. Para obtener más información, y para ver si puede recibir asistencia financiera, visita peco.com/help

© PECO Energy Company, 2022. All rights reserved.

PONTE EL

ESTARÁS MÁS SEGURO SIN DUDA ALGUNA.

ADEMÁS DE LA VACUNA. PA.GOV/COVID PAGADO CON LOS FONDOS DE LOS CONTRIBUYENTES DE PENNSYLVANIA

PONTE LA DOSIS DE REFUERZO HOY. JUNE 15 - 22, 2022

• 35

Durante los últimos 10 años, Comcast ha conectado a 10 millones de personas de hogares de bajos recursos a Internet de alta velocidad por menos de $10 al mes. Durante los próximos 10 años, a través de Project UP, Comcast invertirá $1000 millones de dólares para promover la equidad digital y llegar a más millones de personas con las herramientas y los recursos que necesitan para construir un futuro de posibilidades ilimitadas.