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FRAN GOES NATIONAL Francisco Cortes went from fighting for the LGBTQ+ Latinx community in Philly to doing it across the U.S. Francisco Cortés empezó a luchar por los latinos de la comunidad LGBTQ+ en Filadelfia y ahora lo hace en todo el país.

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ROSALÍA CONFUSED HER FANS Rosalía confundió a sus fans PAGE 18

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THE NEW STATE HOUSE MAP

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EDUCATION: MORE THAN MONEY Educación: Más que dinero PAGE 30

CONTENT 3 AL FRENTE | UP FRONT

STICKING UP FOR RIGHTS

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VIOLENCE IN A MEXICAN STADIUM

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THE LATINA MOM BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH AND SNACKING

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LATINO-POWERED REDISTRICTING

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GUZMAN’S STATE OF SMALL BIZ

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FIGHTING FOR INTERSECTIONAL JUSTICE

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FRANCISCO CORTES’ FLAG IS THE DEFENSE OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY RIGHTS. SASKIA SORROSA WORKS AND FIGHTS FOR A HEALTHY NUTRITION. FRANCISCO CORTÉS DEFIENDE LOS DERECHOS DE LA COMUNIDAD LGBTQ+. SASKIA SORROSA TRABAJA Y LUCHA POR UNA ALIMENTACIÓN SALUDABLE. By | Por: FERNANDO MILLÁN | AL DÍA News Print Editor

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rancisco Cortes is from Guanajuato (Mexico), where he came from with his family in the early `90s. From the very beginning he felt the cultural differences with other people who lived in Kennett Square.

“I think it also made me grow up into a very interested and curious adult as well because of just the constant changes and realizations of different cultural differences among folks,” he says in an interview with AL DÍA, which makes the central article of this issue.

It was that curiosity that transferred to his work as a member of the Latin LGBTQ+ community. Following this instinct, he joined Galaei, a social justice organization that advocates for queer y trans, black, indigenous and people of color in Philadelphia.

“I hadn’t been in a space where I felt whole until I was in a space like Galaei,” he said.

Halfway through 2018 he became the interim executive director of Galaei for a year and a half. From that moment, many changes occurred and he mainly focused on, among other things, LGBTQ+ Latin immigrants who were victims of inhumane conditions at the border between the United States and Mexico, and detention centers across the country.

Today is the co-director of Familia, a nationwide Latin LGBTQ+ organization, whose goal is community building, the defense of its rights, education and organizing.

FOR A HEALTHY NUTRITION

The cultural differences that he found in the United States turned out to be Francisco Cortes’ driving force. Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News La diferencia cultural que encontró en Estados Unidos resultó ser el motor en la vida de Francisco Corté. Harrison Brink/AL DÍA News

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In this issue, also standing out is the story of entrepreneur Saskia Sorrosa. Born in Ecuador, she has promoted a healthy nutrition, especially in children, with her company Fresh Bellies.

Consumers “are seeing snacking as a way to contribute to a healthy way of life. That didn’t happen before,” she said in a conversation with AL DÍA. She talked about the impact the pandemic had on people’s choices. “They weren’t really controlling what they were eating, and all of those things have led to people making healthier choices and really trying to regain their health,” she said.

In the market, Fresh Bellies has an important role to play as, in the case of children in the United States, for the most part they are missing important food groups for their health like vegetables, grains, protein and fiber.

The company was founded in 2016, and its products can be found in over 4,500 stores around the country. z

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rancisco Cortés es de Guanajuato (México), de donde llegó con su familia a comienzos de los años 90. Desde el principio sintió las diferencias culturales con otras personas que vivían en Kennett Square.

“Me hizo convertirme en un adulto curioso y lleno de interés por los cambios constantes y el descubrimiento de las diferencias culturales entre la gente”, cuenta en la entrevista con AL DÍA y que es el reportaje central de esta edición.

Precisamente, esa curiosidad se manifestó en su labor como miembro de la comunidad latina LGBTQ+. En esa perspectiva. Se vinculó a Galaei, organización por la justicia social queer y trans, negra, indígena, y de personas de color en Filadelfia.

“No había estado en un espacio donde me haya sentido completo hasta que llegué a un espacio como Galaei”, contó.

A mediados del 2018 se convirtió en director ejecutivo interino en Galaei por año y medio. Desde allí se generaron cambios y se concentró, entre otras cosas, en los inmigrantes latinos LGBTQ+ víctimas de condiciones inhumanas en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México y en los centros de detención en todo el país.

Hoy es codirector de Familia, organización de latinos LGBTQ+ de alcance nacional. La meta es la construcción de la comunidad, la defensa de sus derechos, la educación y la organización.

POR UNA ALIMENTACIÓN SALUDABLE

En esta edición también se destaca la historia de la emprendedora Saskia Sorrosa, ecuatoriana de nacimiento, que ha impulsado Fresh Bellies para promover una alimentación más saludable, especialmente en los niños.

Los consumidores “están viendo que tomar una merienda es una manera de contribuir con un estilo de vida saludable. Antes no era así”, relató en el diálogo con AL DÍA. Se refirió al impacto que tuvo la pandemia en las decisiones de la gente. “No estaban controlando lo que estaban comiendo y todo eso ha hecho que la gente busque opciones más saludables para recuperar su salud”, dijo.

En el mercado, Fresh Bellies tiene un papel importante por, en el caso de los niños en Estados Unidos, no consumen mayoritariamente alimentos importantes para su salud, como verduras, granos, proteína y fibra.

La empresa fue fundada en 2016 y sus productos se encuentran en más de 4.500 tiendas del país.z •3

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VIOLENCE IN A MEXICAN STADIUM

This family is running in La Corregidora stadium, in Queretaro (Mexico), trying to protect themselves after a fight between fans in the stands, during a match between the local team and Atlas, which was suspended due to the incident. The events occurred last Saturday night. According to the official report there were no deaths, but there were at least 26 injured. However, witnesses claimed that 17 people died. Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images Esta familia corre por la cancha del estadio La Corregidora, en Querétaro (México), tratando de protegerse después de iniciarse una pelea en las tribunas entre aficionados, durante el partido entre el equipo local y Atlas, que fue suspendido por los incidentes. Los hechos ocurrieron el sábado en la noche. Oficialmente se aseguró que no hubo muertos, pero sí al menos 26 heridos. Sin embargo, testigos aseguran que murieron 17 personas. Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images

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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH AND SNACKING

SASKIA SORROSA IS LEADING THE UNION OF HEALTH AND MUNCHING WITHIN SNACKING CULTURE. SASKIA SORROSA DE FRESH BELLIES ESTÁ LIDERANDO LA UNIÓN ENTRE LO SALUDABLE Y LA COSTUMBRE DE MERENDAR, EN LA CULTURA DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. By | Por: ANDREW KOLBA | AL DÍA News Staff Writer ENGLISH

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t’s no secret that many Americans take to snacking.

Where snacking may be lost on some people is in a lack of healthy options for savory treats. At this intersection with a solution is Latina entrepreneur Saskia Sorrosa.

Snacking in adults was on the rise prior to the pandemic, and its growth was only accelerated because of it. There are a few reasons behind the shifting culture.

“It used to be that, 30 years ago, snacking was seen as something that wasn’t good for you… or that it was mainly for kids,” said Sorrosa in conversation with AL DÍA. “Now, [consumers] are seeing snacking as a way to contribute to a healthy way of life. That didn’t happen before.”

One deciding factor behind the cultural shift was a need for nourishment during the pandemic; then the need to meet nourishment with the uptick in snacking.

“People had felt like they gained weight,” said Sorrosa. “They were home more often, they weren’t really controlling what they were eating, and all of those things have led to people making healthier choices and really trying to regain their health.”

In pandemic times, people began paying more attention to how their eating habits affect their health, leading to different practices in snacking.

DON’T FORGET THE CHILDREN

Saskia Sorrosa is the CEO and co-founder of Fresh Bellies.

Fresh Bellies

Saskia Sorrosa es la directora general y cofundadora de Fresh Bellies.

However, many children in America are missing out on important groups like vegetables, grains, protein, and fiber.

Many children instead are developing sweets tooths in reaction to the many added sugars commonplace in kids’ snacks.

This occurs as early as infancy, as baby food often contains vegetables mixed with fruits, training palates to prefer sweets.

One way to eliminate this shortcoming is allowing children’s palates to develop with savory foods that are naturally unsweetened, a major goal of Fresh Bellies.

Sorrosa is the CEO and co-founder of Fresh Bellies.

The company believes kids should learn to love vegetables without hidden sugars.

Celebrating savory flavors and seasoning with real herbs and spices, Fresh Bellies offers an array of

o es secreto que muchos estadounidenses están habituados a comer pasabocas.

Lo que algunas personas no entienden es cómo consumir bocados saludables que sean deliciosos. La emprendedora latina Saskia Sorrosa tiene la solución a este problema.

Hay que tener en cuenta que el consumo de pasabocas en los adultos iba en aumento antes de la pandemia, y que su crecimiento se aceleró debido a ella. Existen varias razones detrás de este cambio cultural.

“Antes, hace 30 años, merendar era visto como algo que no era bueno para ti…o que era algo sobre todo para los niños”, dijo Sorrosa en una conversación con AL DÍA. “Ahora, [los consumidores] están viendo que tomar una merienda es una manera de contribuir con un estilo de vida saludable. Antes no era así”.

Uno de los factores decisivos para este cambio cultural fue la necesidad de nutrirse durante la pandemia; y luego la necesidad de unir la nutrición con la subida en el consumo de pasabocas.

“La gente sentía como que había subido de peso”, dijo Sorrosa. “Estaban en casa con más frecuencia, no estaban controlando lo que estaban comiendo, y todo eso ha hecho que la gente busque opciones más saludables para recuperar su salud”.

Durante la pandemia, la gente empezó a prestar más atención a cómo sus hábitos afectan su salud, lo que resultó en diferentes prácticas al comer una merienda.

Fresh Bellies

The company believes kids should learn to love vegetables without hidden sugars.

La compañía cree que los niños deben aprender a amar los vegetales sin azúcares escondidos.

NO OLVIDEMOS A LOS NIÑOS

Aun así, los niños en Estados Unidos no están consumiendo grupos de alimentos importantes como verduras, granos, proteína y fibra.

Muchos niños están desarrollando preferencia por losdulces como respuesta a todos los consabidos azúcares añadidos en los pasabocas para ellos..

Esto ocurre desde la infancia, ya que la comida para bebés por lo general contiene verduras mezcladas con frutas, lo que entrena sus paladares para que prefieran lo dulce.

Una manera de eliminar esta desventaja es permitir que el paladar de los bebés se desarrolle con comida de sal que naturalmente no tenga dulce, lo cual es la meta principal de Fresh Bellies.

La compañía, de la cual Sorrosa es la directora y cofundadora, cree que los niños deben aprender a amar los vegetales sin azúcares escondidos.

Fresh Bellies ofrece un conjunto de pasabocas certificados como “non-GMO” (no genéticamente modificados)

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The PHA Board meeting will take place at 3 p.m. on March 17, 2022 as previously published, however it will be a virtual meeting. Participation procedures are currently altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic and information on how to participate in the meeting or comment can befound at: www.pha.phila.gov.

La reunión de la Junta Directiva de la PHA tendrá lugar a las 3 p.m. del 17 de marzo de 2022 como se publicó anteriormente, sin embargo, será será una reunión virtual. Los procedimientos de participación están actualmente de participación están alterados debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 y la información información sobre cómo participar en la reunión o hacer comentarios puede encontrarse en: www.pha.phila.gov.

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PA State Reps. Danilo Burgos and Manny Guzman are two of four Latinos in the Pennsylvania House. They could triple that number with the new House map.

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Los representantes del estado de Filadelfia Danilo Burgos y Manny Guzmán son dos de los cuatro latinos en la Cámara de Pensilvania. Podrían triplicar ese número con el nuevo mapa de la Cámara.

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PA STATE REPS. DANILO BURGOS AND MANNY GUZMAN WEIGH IN ON THE STATE’S NEW HOUSE MAP. LOS REPRESENTANTES DEL ESTADO DE FILADELFIA DANILO BURGOS Y MANNY GUZMÁN OPINAN ACERCA DEL NUEVO MAPA DE LA CÁMARA DEL ESTADO. By | Por: NIGEL THOMPSON | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

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n March 4, 2022, Pennsylvania’s Legislative Redistricting Commission Chair Mark Nordenberg released his final detailed report about the state’s legislative redistricting plan, meaning what has been a long and grueling process to reapportion and reconfigure all of PA’s electoral lines is almost over.

At this point, the only things holding back the new congressional and legislative maps from being permanent for the next decade are a slew of lawsuits filed by objectors in PA’s Supreme Court.

While that plays out, AL DÍA recently spoke to Pennsylvania Reps. Danilo Burgos and Manny Guzman about the State House map, which if it holds up, could be a boom for Latino representation across the state.

Currently, there are four Latino reps in the State House. In addition to Guzman and Burgos, there’s longtime Philadelphia Rep. Angel Cruz and Ben Sanchez, who represents District 153 in

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‘CAN’T BE BRUSHED ASIDE’

According to Burgos and Guzman, the new map could potentially triple that representation in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives.

Those new districts both inherit more area within the state’s metropolitan centers of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and areas outside them, like Reading, Allentown, Lancaster and York, to name a few.

All were areas that saw a major influx of Latinos over the last decade.

“The Latino community here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not a community that can be brushed aside anymore,” said Guzman.

He went on to add that Democrats nor Republicans can afford to dismiss Latinos anymore, as they saw growth in districts run by both parties. On the new map, Latinos no longer make up five or

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l 4 de marzo de 2022, el presidente de la Comisión Legislativa para la Redistribución de Distritos, Mark Nordenberg expidió un informe detallado final del plan de redistribución distrital del estado, lo que significa que el largo y extenuante proceso de volver a segmentar y reconfigurar todas las líneas electorales de Filadelfia ya casi concluye.

En este punto, las únicas cosas que impiden que los nuevos mapas congresionales y legislativos sean permanentes durante la próxima década es un montón de demandas entabladas por contradictores en la Suprema Corte de Filadelfia.

Mientras eso se resuelve, AL DÍA habló recientemente con los representantes de Pensilvania Danilo Burgos y Manny Guzmán acerca del mapa de la Cámara del estado, que de sostenerse, podría representar un boom para la representación latina en todo el estado.

Actualmente, hay cuatro representantes latinos en la Cámara del estado. Además de Guzmán y Burgos, están los representantes

de larga data de Filadelfia Ángel Cruz y Ben Sánchez, que representan al Distrito 153 en el condado de Montgomery. Más en el senado de Pensilvania no hay ninguno.

‘NO NOS PUEDEN HACER A UN LADO’

Según Burgos y Guzmán, el nuevo mapa podría potencialmente triplicar esa representación en la Cámara de Representantes de Pensilvania.

Esos nuevos distritos heredan más área dentro de los centros metropolitanos del estado como Filadelfia y Pittsburgh, y áreas fuera de ellos, como Reading, Allentown, Lancaster y York, para nombrar solo algunos.

Todas ellas áreas donde se dio una afluencia importante de latinos en la última década.

“La comunidad latina en la mancomunidad de Pensilvania ya no es una comunidad que se le pueda hacer a un lado”, dijo Guzmán.

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Eso significa que como sea los pensilvanos ganan.

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“These candidates that are running in these 40% Latino districts, now they actually have to go and knock on Latino doors,” said Guzman. “Now they actually have to go and talk to, and talk about Latino issues. Now they actually have to ask us for their votes.”

Down the road, Burgos said the map could also better represent the Latino entrepreneurs that have long been the economic engines in their communities, and lead to more beneficial legislation for those small businesses.

“They’re not taking into account what they’re doing when we’re doing policy,” he said of some of his fellow members of the State House.

FINDING LATINO CANDIDATES

But to fully get there, these newly-empowered Latino communities must also eventually put forth their own candidates to compete in, and win elections. While there are new promising candidates like Janet Diaz in Lancaster, and Johanny Cepeda-Freyitz in one of Reading’s newly-formed districts, there is still a lack of qualified, experienced candidates born from the community.

“It’s one thing to have a Latino seat. But it’s another thing to have a Latino seat and not be able to find a Latino candidate to run for that seat,” said Guzman.

That’s the challenge, and one that will persist in the coming decades, as both Burgos and Guzman predict the Latino population across Pennsylvania will only continue to grow.

In its current form, Burgos and Guzman also highlighted that the State House map is much closer to the political reality of Pennsylvania. It’s one that often sits squarely in the middle of the aisle as a swing, or “purple” state, according to many political analysts.

There’s still a slight Republican lean, but the purple districts are more abundant, led primarily by a new, burgeoning Latino community.

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ESPAÑOL canos ya pueden permitirse excluir a los latinos, ya que se dio un aumento en los distritos gobernados por cada partido. En el nuevo mapa, los latinos ya no conforman el 5 o 10 % en algunos distritos. Ahora, conforman entre el 35 y el 40 % de la población total del distrito, lo que les da a los latinos la oportunidad de influir en más elecciones.

“Estos candidatos que están postulándose en estos distritos de 40 % de latinos, ahora deben tocar a las puertas de los latinos”, dijo Guzmán. “Ahora de verdad deben ir a hablar a los latinos acerca de problemáticas de latinos. Ahora sí tienen que pedirnos nuestros votos”.

Más adelante, según Burgos el mapa también podría representar mejor a los emprendedores que por mucho tiempo han sido el motor económico de sus comunidades, y conducir a una legislación más beneficiosa para todos aquellos pequeños negocios.

“No están tomando en cuenta lo que ellos hacen cuando estamos diseñando políticas”, dijo al referirse a sus colegas miembros de la Cámara.

A LA BÚSQUEDA DE CANDIDATOS LATINOS

Pero para llegar ahí, estas recién empoderadas comunidades latinas deberán también presentar sus propios candidatos a la contienda, y ganar elecciones.

Aunque hay nuevos y prometedores candidatos como Janet Díaz en Lancaster, y Johanny Cepeda-Freyitz en uno de los distritos de Reading formados recientemente, hay aún una falta de candidatos calificados y con experiencia que provengan de la comunidad.

“Una cosa es tener un escaño para un latino. Es otra cosa que ese puesto exista, pero que se no pueda encontrar un candidato latino que se postule para el mismo”, dijo Guzmán.

Ese es el reto, y persistirá en las décadas futuras, como Burgos y Guzmán lo predicen las poblaciones latinas en Pensilvania seguirán creciendo.

Tal como está ahora, Burgos y Guzmán también enfatizaron que el mapa de la Cámara del Estado se acerca mucho más a la realidad política de Pensilvania. Por lo general queda en la mitad como un estado pendular o “estado púrpura”, según muchos analistas políticos.

Todavía existe una ligera inclinación republicana, pero los distritos púrpura son más numerosos, liderados principalmente por una creciente comunidad latina.

“Eso significa que como sea los pensilvanos ganan”, dijo Burgos.z

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GUZMAN’S STATE OF SMALL BIZ

SBA ADMINISTRATOR ISABEL GUZMAN WAS BACK IN PHILLY TO CAP OFF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. LA ADMINISTRADORA DE LA SBA, ISABEL GUZMÁN, REGRESÓ A FILI PARA CERRAR EL MES DE LA HISTORIA NEGRA Y VISITAR MÁS COMPAÑÍAS POC. By | Por: BRITTANY VALENTINE | AL DÍA News Staff Writer

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n Monday, February 28, SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman, visited Philadelphia to celebrate POC-owned businesses at the end of Black History Month.

Gathering at SouthSide Events and Catering, Guzman joined leaders of the National Urban League, to meet with local business owners for a discussion on the state of small businesses under the Biden-Harris administration.

THE COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM

The National Urban League is one of 51 Hubs within the SBA’s Community Navigator Program an American Rescue Plan initiative designed to reduce barriers faced by entrepreneurs when attempting to access programs needed to recover from economic crises or to simply start and grow their business.

The program will provide a total of $100 million to fund organizations that will work with hundreds of local community groups to improve access to SBA and government resources for America’s entrepreneurs.

The selected projects will cover communities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico and connect small businesses to industry-specific training, financial assistance and access to capital, business development, and more.

Data from a 2021 survey from tax-prep service H&R Block found that 53% of Black business owners saw their revenue drop by half, compared to 37% of White owners, since the pandemic started.

While pandemic relief was available throughout the year for small businesses via the American Rescue Plan Act, there was still the challenge of actually connecting certain small businesses — especially POC-owned ones — with the resources to survive.

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l lunes, febrero 28, la administradora de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA), Isabel Guzmán, administradora de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA), visitó Filadelfia el pasado 28 de febrero para homenajear a los emprendimientos POC (de personas de color), al cierre del Mes de la Historia Negra.

En SouthSide Events and Catering se congregaron líderes de la National Urban League y empresarios locales para discutir sobre el estado de los negocios locales en el gobierno Biden-Harris.

EL PROGRAMA DE NAVEGADORES COMUNITARIOS

La National Urban League es uno de los 51 centros dentro del Programa de Navegadores Comunitarios de la SBA, iniciativa dentro del Plan de Rescate Americano diseñada para reducir las barreras con las que se encuentran los emprendedores al intentar acceder a los programas necesarios para recuperarse de la crisis económica. O, simplemente, para iniciar y hacer crecer su negocio.

El programa dará $100 millones para financiar organizaciones que trabajen con centenares de grupos comunitarios locales para mejorar el acceso a la SBA y a recursos del gobierno destinados a emprendedores.

Los proyectos seleccionados cubrirán comunidades en Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico y conectarán a pequeños negocios con capacitación específica para cada industria, ayudas financieras, acceso a capital, desarrollo de negocios, entre otros.

Según datos de una encuesta del 2021 de H&R Block, desde que comenzó la pandemia, cayeron sus ingresos a la mitad el 53 % de negocios de propiedad de personas negras, en comparación con el 37 % de propietarios blancos.

Mientras que la ayuda para la pandemia estuvo disponible durante todo el año para las pequeñas empresas a través de la

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Isabel Guzman came back to Philadelphia on Monday, Feb. 28 to end Black History Month.

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Isabel Guzmán regresó a Filadelfia el lunes, Feb. 28, para dar cierre al Mes de la Historia Negra.

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Forty-one percent [of Blackowned businesses] in the United States shuttered during COVID, compared to 17% of our White owned businesses.

41 % [de los negocios de propietarios negros] en los Estados Unidos cerraron durante la COVID, en comparación con el 17 % de los negocios cuyos propietarios son blancos.

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COMMENTS AND EDITORIALS FROM HISPANIC AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS ON THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS IN THE MIDST OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE. EL DISCURSO DEL ESTADO DE LA UNIÓN, EN MEDIO DE LA GUERRA EN UCRANIA Y SUS EFECTOS HICIERON PARTE DE COMENTARIOS DE DIARIOS EN HISPANOAMÉRICA.

EL TIEMPO COLOMBIA

‘SOME AIR FOR BIDEN’

Editorial of March 2: “Not that approval of the administration of American President, Joe Biden, is going to sky-rocket as if by magic, or that opposition is going to disappear, even between members of his own party. But the state of the Union speech, the first one he gave, was a good way to portray himself as the unifying leader of a world ready to put a stop to Vladimir Putin’s imperialist delusions and to assert that at least when it comes to the war in Ukraine, there is a shared identity between Democrats and Republicans, a bipartisan epiphany that rarely sees the light, and only appears when there are armed conflicts. This, despite of him reiterating, as he has along this week, that the United States is not going to get any soldiers involved in that cause.

Drawing a ‘red line’ at one of the attacked countries is a member of NATO.” Editorial del 2 de marzo: “No es que por arte de magia la aprobación a la gestión del presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, vaya a dispararse positivamente, o que deje de tener oposición, incluso entre algunos de los miembros de su propio partido. Pero el discurso del estado de la Unión, el primero que le correspondió, fue una buena percha para mostrarse como el líder unificador de un mundo libre dispuesto a frenar los delirios imperialistas de Vladimir Putin y para exhibir que, al menos en el punto de la guerra en Ucrania, hay identidad entre demócratas y republicanos, una epifanía bipartidista que rara vez ve la luz y suele aparecer solo cuando hay conflictos bélicos de por medio. Esto a pesar de que reiteró, como lo ha hecho toda la semana, que Estados Unidos no va a comprometer soldados en esa causa. Con la obvia ‘línea roja’ de que el atacado sea uno de los países socios de la Otán”.

EL COMERCIO PERÚ

‘THE COST OF DEMOCRACY’

Editorial of March 5: “(…) the Russian invasion to Ukraine is acting as (or should be) an alarm clock, and it has been a matter of concern and solidarity in most countries. Suddenly, the sovereignty of a European country, not long ago freed from the Soviet oppression, has been brutally violated, and others fear to be next. Once again, threat is on America’s backyard and it comes backed by a discourse that is pointing directly at it. Because, Vladimir Putin, the tyrant that is leading Russia without any kind of counterpower or opposition, under unsustainable pretexts, has chosen to punish the “westernization” of neighbor Ukraine (…) A country invading another so that it doesn’t freely exercise its self-determination, has to remind us how vulnerable democracy is, and unite the nations believing in freedom in a crusade to protect it. This involves, on one side, supporting Ukrainian resistance (…), the increase of economic pressure on Russia, and opening the doors to the refugees.”

Editorial del 5 de marzo: “(…) la invasión rusa a Ucrania ha actuado (o debería actuar) como un reloj despertador y viene siendo materia de preocupación y solidaridad en la gran mayoría de países. De pronto, la soberanía de un país europeo, liberado hace no mucho del yugo soviético, ha sido quebrantada de forma salvaje y otros temen ser los siguientes. Una vez más, la amenaza está en el patio trasero de Occidente y llega respaldada por un discurso que lo señala directamente como el blanco. Porque Vladimir Putin, el tirano que lidera Rusia sin ningún tipo de contrapoder u oposición, bajo pretextos francamente insostenibles, ha elegido castigar la “occidentalización” de un vecino como Ucrania (…). La circunstancia de que un país invada a otro para que no haga un libre ejercicio de su autodeterminación, en fin, debe recordarnos lo vulnerable que es la democracia y unir a las naciones creyentes de la libertad en la cruzada por protegerla. Esto involucra, por un lado, el apoyo a la resistencia ucraniana (…), el aumento de la presión económica a Rusia y la apertura de puertas a los refugiados”.

EL PERIÓDICO SPAIN

‘NEITHER RUSSOPHOBIA NOR RUSSOPHILIA’

All wars claim victims outside the battlefields. As their ravaging effects prolong and appear in civil populations, public opinion reacts in a binary way, for or against the countries involved, as if they were responsible for the deaths caused by the armies. The results translate into philias and phobias that oversimplify the causes of the conflict and promote the appearance of racist outbreaks, as unfair as dangerous. The first symptoms of this have already appeared around the war in Ukraine, which should be fought against by the governments and the media. (…) Stigmatization of Russians and what is Russian that has appeared in different European countries are a reason to be alarmed and should be counteracted by society and governments. Russophobia displays are as absurd and harmful as as Russophilia ones (…), based on stereotypes that settled in the European public opinion on the determining role of the Red Army over the defeat of Nazism.”

Todas las guerras se cobran víctimas más allá de los campos de batalla. A medida que se prolongan y muestran sus devastadores efectos sobre las poblaciones civiles, las opiniones públicas suelen reaccionar de modo binario, a favor o en contra de los pueblos concernidos, como si estos tuvieran la responsabilidad de las muertes provocadas por los ejércitos. El resultado suele traducirse en filias y fobias que simplifican las causas del conflicto y crean las condiciones para que surjan brotes racistas tan injustos como peligrosos. Han aparecido ya los primeros síntomas de esta deriva entorno a la guerra de Ucrania, que deben ser combatidos por los poderes públicos y los medios de comunicación. (…) Las manifestaciones de estigmatización de los rusos, y de lo ruso, que se han producido en diversos países europeos, constituyen una alarma que debe ser combatida desde la sociedad y desde los poderes públicos. Tan absurdas y perniciosas son las muestras de rusofobia como los rasgos de rusofilia (…), basadas en estereotipos que cuajaron en la opinión pública europea entorno al papel determinante que jugó el Ejército Rojo en la derrota del nazismo”.

LA NACIÓN ARGENTINA

‘BIDEN IN HISTORY’

Comment by Antonio Cano on March 3: “The brutal aggression of Russia against Ukraine has seen a weak leadership by the United States. That is probably one of the reasons that convinced Vladimir Putin in the first place to order an invasion. The unexpected and heroic resistance of Ukrainian people has given time to the European Union and Joe Biden to correct that initial weakness and act more forcefully to restrain Putin and try to abort his purpose of redefining Europe’s borders. Is there still time to do that? How far can the American response go? Could Biden gain prestige and popularity in this crisis? (…) The initial reaction of Biden was a predictable one in a presidency whose foreign policy, like many other things, has failed. Blinken has demonstrated a terrible absence of political personality to be the secretary of state.”

El comentario de Antonio Caño del 3 de marzo: “La brutal agresión de Rusia contra Ucrania se ha encontrado con un liderazgo débil en Estados Unidos. Probablemente esa es una de las razones que convencieron en primer lugar a Vladimir Putin para ordenar la invasión. La inesperada y heroica resistencia del pueblo ucraniano le ha dado tiempo a la Unión Europea y a Joe Biden para corregir esa debilidad inicial y actuar de forma más contundente para contener a Putin y tratar de abortar su propósito de redibujar el mapa de Europa. ¿Están todavía a tiempo de conseguirlo? ¿Hasta dónde puede llegar la reacción norteamericana? ¿Podría Biden ganar prestigio y popularidad por su actuación en esta crisis? (…) La reacción inicial de Biden fue la previsible en una presidencia cuya política exterior, como tantas otras cosas, ha naufragado hasta ahora. Blinken ha demostrado una grave carencia de personalidad política para ocupar la secretaría de Estado”.

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FIGHTING FOR INTERSECTIONAL

JUSTICE FRANCISCO CORTES HAS TAKEN HIS LGBTQ+ LATINX ADVOCACY TO NEW HEIGHTS.

FRANCISCO CORTÉS HA LLEVADO OTRO NIVEL LA DEFENSA DE LOS LATINOS DE LA COMUNIDAD LGBTQ+.

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Francisco Cortes’ career in the nonprofit sphere has seen him go from Philly to nationwide activist for Latinx LGBTQ+ rights.

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La carrera de Francisco Cortés en la esfera de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro lo ha llevado desde Fili a toda la nación en donde es activista para los derechos de los latinos LGBTQ+.

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o appreciate the journey of Francisco Cortés in the nonprofit world, one must go back before his days at Temple University, where he was the first member of his family to go to college.

“I went in kind of like, the world is my oyster, so to speak,” he said in an interview with AL DÍA. Having grown up in Kennett Square, PA, about an hour’s drive from Philadelphia in Chester County, college was something Cortés wanted because all his friends were going.

However, his path there was very different and one he had to forge all on his own.

A NATURALLY CURIOUS KID

Cortés was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and his family moved to Kennett Square in the early 90s to work in its global mushroom industry. Back then, there were very few in the small town that looked like them beyond Cortés’ other cousins.

That difference sticks out especially when remembering one of his family’s early efforts to celebrate El Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, which falls every Dec. 12. In Mexico, the day, which commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary before an Aztec Indian in 1531, is arguably the most important in the country’s Catholic tradition. In the U.S., it is celebrated as a day of solidarity with immigrants, but nothing beyond a traditional mass takes place.

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ara poder apreciar el recorrido de Francisco Cortés en el mundo de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, hay que remontarse hasta antes de sus días en la Universidad Temple, en donde estudió y con lo que fue el primer miembro de su familia en tener estudios universitarios.

“Yo iba como: el mundo, mi país, de alguna manera”, dijo en una entrevista a AL DÍA. Creció en Kennett Square, Filadelfia, a más o menos una hora de camino del condado de Chester de Filadelfia, ir a la universidad fue algo que quiso porque todos sus amigos estaban yendo.

Sin embargo, su camino hacia allá fue muy diferente, y además se lo debió labrar solo.

UN NIÑO CURIOSO POR NATURALEZA

Cortés nació en Guanajuato, México, y su familia se mudó a Kennett Square a comienzo de la década de los 90 para trabajar en su industria global del champiñón. En ese entonces, no muchos se veían físicamente como ellos en la pequeña ciudad aparte de sus primos.

Esa diferencia se notó en especial cuando recuerda uno de los primeros esfuerzos de su familia para celebrar el Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, que cae el 12 de diciembre. En México, este día conmemora la aparición de la Virgen María a un indígena azteca en 1531, y es sin duda la celebración más importante de tradición católica en este país. En los Estados Unidos, se celebra en solidaridad con los inmigrantes, pero no pasa de una misa tradicional.

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I think it also made me grow up into a very interested and curious adult as well because of just the constant changes.

Creo que también me hizo convertirme en un adulto curioso y lleno de interés por los cambios constantes.

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“We went to an English mass and it was not the same, and my parents were taken back a little because it was different,” said Cortes.

But unlike his parents, a young Francisco was drawn to the differences he saw not just in church that day, but everywhere.

“I think it also made me grow up into a very interested and curious adult as well because of just the constant changes and realizations of different cultural differences among folks,” he said.

FINDING GALAEI

At Temple, that curiosity manifested itself in his efforts to find a career where he could interact with and help people while also finding a place he could feel at home as a member of the Latinx LGBTQ+ community.

His first plan was to be a teacher, but after learning he didn’t like being around kids as much as he previously thought and taking an introductory psychology class, Cortes changed course. The class especially piqued an untapped interest in humans and how they interact.

With that in mind, his next idea was to be a therapist of some sort, but he found galaei instead at a job fair and joined as an intern in his senior year.

The organization, started in 1989 to provide HIV/AIDS relief to Latinx LGBTQ+ men in Philly, is one of the few of its kind in the U.S. Today, it defines itself as a Queer and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) radical social justice organization. It still offers HIV/AIDS resources to LGBTQ+ youth, but has expanded to include services that both educate and empower individuals on QTBIPOC issues in those same communities across Philadelphia.

After starting as an intern, Cortes rose to be interim executive director in 2018.

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Después de comenzar como interno, Cortés ascendió al puesto de director ejecutivo interino en 2018.

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“I think just because of being a gay immigrant myself, galaei just seemed so fit for me,” said Cortes.

It also helped him realize what he had been missing from his life in Kennett Square and up to that point at Temple.

Growing up as an LGBTQ+ Latinx individual, Cortes can remember being able to pinpoint the spaces that were “safe.”

Latino and LGBTQ+ student orgs had potential, but both left out parts of his experience. The former never touched on LGBTQ+ issues and the latter was often a white-centered space — something Cortes says is still true in LGBTQ+ orgs to this day.

“I hadn’t been in a space where I felt whole until I was in a space like galaei,” he said.

As an intern, Cortes found the experience much more involved than he expected. He shadowed galaei leaders as they presented to LGBTQ+ student organizations and other community groups in the city. By the end of his internship, Cortés was the one giving those presentations.

The hands-on experience left a mark, but he graduated with his bachelor’s in psychology and left the city a year after the internship, moving back to Kennett and working with youth in a truancy program run by Chester County.

Not long after leaving, galaei reached back out and offered Cortes the position of youth programs coordinator. He accepted and moved back to Philadelphia at 21.

INTERN TO INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

For the next seven years, Cortes learned all the ins-and-outs of what it meant to serve youth as part of galaei, and also operate in the larger nonprofit world.

On the programming side, his efforts centered on creating the same feeling of wholeness he felt when first discovering the organization, but for LGBTQ+ youth across the city.

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“Everything I created in that job. I thought of like: ‘Okay, would Fran at 15 appreciate this? Is this something that a Fran who’s like 15 out there could thrive from or learn from, or feel supported in a space like that?” he said.

Some of the programs included SOY (standing for Supporting Our Youth) and Project YEAAH (Youth Education and Arts Advocacy on HIV). The former was a one-on-one youth mentorship program for trans and gender nonconforming youth that struggled to be heard by therapists and case managers. The latter was a youth-run education workshop to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS in the community.

His most memorable experiences came from one of galaei’s longest-running traditions — an Alternative Prom for LGBTQ+ youth in the city that was usually held every June.

“We would have young people who, even four, five years ago, didn’t feel comfortable, safe going to their own proms because they were LGBTQ, or they couldn’t present themselves the way they wanted to,” said Cortes. “As they’re leaving, [they’re] asking, when is the next prom?”

Beyond the programs, Cortes also got an intimate look at how nonprofits like galaei operated in the context of the larger nonprofit world. He dipped his feet in everything on the administrative side from operations decisions down to grant writing to get potential funding.

“What does it take to run an organization? There’s a lot of… for some people, not fun stuff,” he said.

Halfway through 2018, those learnings hit a new level as Cortes was elevated to interim executive director at GALAEI. He was in the position for a year-and-a-half, where its focus shifted slightly to also include discussions around Latinx LGBTQ+ immigrants that faced inhumane conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border and in detention centers across the country.

JOINING FAMILIA

It’s an experience that now defines Cortes new post, as a Co-Director of the nationwide LGBTQ+ Latinx organization Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement (Familia for short). He joined amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a consultant for strategic operations, but was announced as co-director alongside Jennicet Gutiérrez on Nov. 4, 2021 after former director Jorge Gutierrez stepped down.

“My initial reaction was it felt like the right move,” said Cortes. “I think like with everyone, reflecting on how COVID affects our work and global pandemics and everything, I was like: ‘Okay, it’s time for me to, to like, think of the next step.’”

Familia’s overarching goal is the liberation of trans, queer, and gender nonconforming Latinxs through community building, advocacy, education, and organizing.

The organization itself has three programs that help with different aspects of Latinx LGBTQ+ detention, but its biggest effort to date is the End Trans Detention campaign, which is a partnership with Mijente, the Transgender Law Center, and the Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project.

END TRANS DETENTION

Its goals are the release of all transgender individuals in ICE custody, who regularly face inhumane, hazardous, and inadequate care.

In the past, the campaign sent a memo to the administration offering a guide on how to release transgender individuals properly back into communities.

In the meantime, it also provides concrete needs to meet to properly care for transgender individuals in custody.

“We’re not just screaming,” said Cortes. “We are providing a very detailed way of how this process should go.”

On March 2, 2021, the campaign sent a letter to President Joe Biden, demanding his administration release all transgender individuals in custody of ICE. It was followed up by a month-long action during Pride Month in June that staged protests and marches across the country in places like Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, Georgia and North Carolina, to name a few, demanding the same action from Biden’s administration.

The latest action was a protest in Washington D.C. during Día de los Muertos.

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CO-DIRECTOR FAMILIA: TRANS QUEER LIBERATION MOVEMENT INDUSTRY

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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY As for 2022 and beyond, Cortes says the organization’s goals are to continue forcing the issue of ending trans detention, and expanding its presence to more areas in the U.S. like rural America and the Deep South. Those areas especially are facing the worst of local policies restricting trans and LGBTQ+ rights.

“We know that there’s a lot of migration happening down there for folks and there isn’t a lot of resources,” said Cortes. “We want to make sure that we’re providing the resources at the local levels to prevent any local policies that sometimes affect people more directly.”. z

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“Fuimos a una misa en inglés y no era lo mismo, mis papás hasta se retractaron porque todo era diferente”, dijo Cortés.

A diferencia de sus padres, el joven Francisco se sintió atraído por las diferencias que veía no solo en la iglesia ese día, sino en todos lados.

“Creo que también me hizo convertirme en un adulto curioso y lleno de interés por los cambios constantes y el descubrimiento de las diferencias culturales entre la gente”, dijo.

EL ENCUENTRO CON GALAEI

En Temple, esa curiosidad se manifestó en esfuerzos por encontrar una carrera donde pudiera interactuar con las personas y ayudarlas a la vez que encontraba un lugar donde se pudiera sentir como en casa como miembro de la comunidad latina LGBTQ+.

Su primer plan fue ser profesor, pero después de darse cuenta de que no le gustaba estar rodeado de niños como había pensado, y de tomar una clase de introducción a la psicología, Cortés cambió de programa. La clase despertó su interés en los humanos y en cómo interactúan.

Con eso en mente, su siguiente idea fue ser algún tipo de terapeuta, pero se encontró con galaei en una feria laboral y se unió como practicante en su último año.

La organización se inició en 1989 para ofrecer ayuda en el tema de VIH/SIDA a los hombres de la comunidad latina LGBTQ+ de Filadelfia, y es una de las pocas en su género en los Estados Unidos. Hoy, se define como una organización radical de justicia social queer y trans, negra, indígena, y de personas de color (QTBIPOC).

Aún ofrece recursos para la juventud LGBTQ+ en el área de VIH/SIDA, pero se ha expandido e incluye servicios que educan y empoderan a los individuos en problemáticas QTBIPOC en esas mismas comunidades en todo Filadelfia.

“Creo que por ser yo mismo un inmigrante gay, galaei encajaba perfecto conmigo”, dijo Cortés.

También lo ayudó a darse cuenta de lo se había estado perdiendo en su vida en Kennett Square y en Temple hasta ese momento. Al crecer como persona Latina LGBTQ+, Cortés recuerda identificar con exactitud los espacios que eran “seguros”.

Las organizaciones estudiantiles fueran latinas o LGBTQ+ tenían potencial, pero a las dos les faltaba una parte de su experiencia. Una de ellas nunca tocaba los temas LGBTQ+ y la otra muchas veces era un espacio con enfoque hacia las personas blancas —lo cual según Cortés es aún hoy cierto en las organizaciones LGBTQ+.

“No había estado en un espacio donde me haya sentido completo hasta que llegué a un espacio como galaei”, dijo.

Como practicante, Cortés encontró que la experiencia fue más intensa de lo que esperaba. Acompañaba a los líderes de galaei en sus presentaciones ante organizaciones estudiantiles LGBTQ+ y otros grupos de la comunidad en la ciudad. Al final de su práctica profesional, Cortés era el que hacía las presentaciones.

La práctica dejó su huella, pero se graduó de pregrado de sicología y se fue de la ciudad después de un año de internado, se mudó a Kennett y trabajó con jóvenes en un programa de ausentismo escolar administrado por el condado de Chester.

No mucho después de irse, galaei lo contactó y le ofreció el cargo de coordinador de programas de juventud. Aceptó y se mudó nuevamente a Filadelfia a los 21 años.

DE PRACTICANTE A DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO INTERINO

En los siguientes siete años, Cortés aprendió todos los secretos de lo que era servir a la juventud como parte de galaei, y también a operar en el mundo más amplio de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

Por el lado de los programas, sus esfuerzos se centraron en crear la misma sensación de sentirse completo como cuando descubrió la organización por primera vez, esta vez para los jóvenes LGBTQ+ de la ciudad.

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“Todo lo creé en ese empleo, lo hacía pensando como: ‘¿Bueno, el Fran de 15 años apreciaría esto?, ¿esto es algo de lo que cualquier Fran de unos 15 años podría aprender y usar para salir adelante?, ¿o un lugar donde se pudiera sentir apoyado?” dijo.

Unos de los programas eran SOY (Supporting Our Youth) y el proyecto YEAAH (Youth Education and Arts Advocacy on HIV). El primero era un programa de mentorías personalizadas para jóvenes trans y con inconformidad de género que han luchado por hacerse escuchar por terapeutas y gerentes de casos. El segundo era un taller educativo manejado por jóvenes para crear conciencia sobre el VIH/ SIDA en la comunidad.

Su experiencia más memorable fue en una de las tradiciones más antiguas de galaei, una celebración de graduación alternativa para los jóvenes LGBTQ+ de la ciudad que normalmente se hacía en junio.

“Había jóvenes que, incluso, hace cuatro o cinco años, no se sintieron cómodos yendo a sus graduaciones porque eran LGBTQ, o no se podían presentar de la manera en que querían” dijo Cortés. “Cuando iban saliendo, preguntaban, ¿cuándo es el próximo?”

Aparte de los programas, Cortés también tuvo un acercamiento profundo a cómo operaban las organizaciones sin fines de lucro dentro de un contexto más amplio. Metió las manos en todo lo que tenía que ver con el lado administrativo, desde decisiones operativas hasta realizar el proceso para conseguir una posible financiación. “¿Qué hace falta para administrar una organización? Para algunas personas, hay muchas cosas… que no son divertidas”, dijo.

A mediados del 2018, esos aprendizajes llegaron a un nuevo nivel cuando Cortés ascendió a director ejecutivo interino en GALAEI. Estuvo en el cargo durante un año y medio, durante el cual el enfoque cambió un poco incluyendo discusiones acerca de los inmigrantes latinos LGBTQ+ que se enfrentaban a condiciones inhumanas en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, y en centros de detención en todo el país.

TQ+ de alcance nacional Familia (Trans Queer Liberation Movement). Se unió en medio de la pandemia de la COVID-19 como consultor de operaciones estratégicas, pero lo nombraron codirector junto con Jennicet Gutiérrez el 4 de noviembre de 2021 después de que el anterior director Jorge Gutiérrez renunciara.

“Mi reacción inicial fue que era paso correcto”, dijo Cortés. “Creo que como le pasó a todos, reflexioné sobre cómo la COVID afecta nuestro trabajo, y la pandemia y todo, y dije como: ‘Bien, es hora de que yo piense en el próximo paso’”.

La meta general de Familia es la liberación de los Latinos trans, queer y no conformes con su género a través de la construcción de la comunidad, defensa de sus derechos, la educación y la organización.

La misma organización tiene tres programas que ayudan con los diferentes aspectos de la detención de Latinos LGBTQ+, pero su mayor iniciativa es a la fecha la campaña para acabar con la detención de los trans, que hace en asociación con Mijente, el Transgender Law Center y el Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project.

FIN DE LA DETENCIÓN DE TRANS

Su meta es liberar a todas las personas transgénero en custodia del Servicio de Inmigración (ICE), que de manera frecuente se enfrentan a un trato inhumano, peligroso o inadecuado.

Como parte de la campaña ya se envió un memo antes a la administración donde se daba una guía acerca de cómo regresar de manera adecuada a las personas transgénero a sus comunidades. Actualmente, también surte las necesidades de tratar apropiadamente a las personas transgénero bajo custodia.

“No solo estamos gritando”, dijo Cortés. “Estamos presentando una manera muy detallada de cómo se debe hacer este proceso”.

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Todo lo creé en ese empleo. Pensé como: ‘¿Bueno, el Fran de 15 años apreciaría esto?

El 2 de marzo de 2021, desde la campaña se envió una carta al presiente Joe Biden, que exigía a la administración liberar a las personas transgénero bajo la custodia del ICE. A lo que siguió una acción que duró un mes durante el Mes del Orgullo en junio con protestas y marchas en el país, en lugares como Filadelfia, Los Ángeles, Nueva York, Georgia y Carolina del Norte, para nombrar algunos, exigiendo la misma acción propuesta a la administración de Biden.

La última acción fue una protesta en Washington D.C. durante el Día de los Muertos.

A partir del 2022 en adelante, Cortés dice que las metas de la organización son continuar presionando con el problema de la detención de trans, y expandiendo su presencia en los Estados Unidos como en sus zonas rurales y en el Sur Profundo. Son áreas donde existen algunas de las peores políticas restrictivas de los derechos de los trans y LGBTQ+.

“Sabemos que hay mucha migración allá y no hay muchos recursos” dijo Cortés. “Nos queremos cerciorar de que estamos dando los recursos en el aspecto local para evitar políticas locales que a veces afectan a las personas de manera más directa”. z

Cortes was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and moved to Kennett Square with his family when he was four years old.

Cortés nació en Guanajuato, México, y se mudó a Kennett Square con su familia cuando tenía cuatro años

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CODIRECTOR DE FAMILIA: MOVIMIENTO DE LIBERACIÓN TRANS QUEER INDUSTRIA

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KENNETT SQUARE, PENSILVANIA NACIONALIDAD

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“CHICKEN TERIYAKI” By | Por: OFER LASZEWICKI | AL DÍA News Writer

THE SPANISH SINGER RELEASED A 20-SECOND CLIP OF ANOTHER NEW SONG, WITH LYRICS THAT CONFUSED HER FANS. LA CANTANTE ESPAÑOLA PUBLICÓ 20 SEGUNDOS DE SU NUEVA CANCIÓN, CUYA LETRA GENERÓ DESCONCIERTO ENTRE SUS FANS. Getty Images

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The Spanish singer published 20 seconds of her new song, whose lyrics generated bewilderment among her fans.

La cantante española publicó 20 segundos de su nueva canción, cuya letra generó desconcierto entre sus fans.

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osalía has decided to reveal her new album in bits and pieces.

The unstoppable marketing campaign of the Spanish singer, who will release her new album Motomami on March 18, continues to generate noise, headlines and top trending lists. This time, she went viral with a 20-second video posted on TikTok. Sporting braids alongside her boyfriend's little black dog, she revealed the chorus of “Chicken Teriyaki.”

It is known that Rosalia is a lover of Japan and its culture. She is a fan of its aesthetics, manga, movies, and food. The song is a tribute to her favorite dish. Another song on the album, “Hentai,” also references her passion for the culture’s more obscure corners — like animated porn.

The most quoted line on social media from the short clip is: “girl, what are you saying?” They’re the same words Rosalía uses at the beginning of “Saoko” — already released — but the way the line is delivered makes it hard to understand.

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?

It’s easy to be confused. The whole 20-second clip is difficult to understand.

What Rosalía spits is as follows: “Pa’ ti, naki, Chicken Teriyaki. Tu gata quiere maki. Quiero una cadena que me arruine todas las cuentas.”

According to the different tracks she’s already released, it is still hard to understand the style and narrative that will define Motomami. Musically, the new song seems to resemble the style of

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The mellow chords and soft flamenco voices that Rosalía rode to prominence on her debut album Los Ángeles, seem to be in the past. In fact, with the previews of her new album, many fans have criticized her for lyrics that are on at the same level of her previous works.

For now, the Catalan star has released short songs “Candy,” “Hentai,” “Bulerías,” and the now, “Chicken Teriyaki” on TikTok. Another new aspect of Rosalía is her radical change of look. She recently abandoned her dark hair, and traded it for bright red. An Instagram post was the announcement of the appearance change.

"Fitting for the new," she wrote and received more than 2 million likes within hours.

HOME SWEET HOME

It is unknown if the brief preview of "Chicken Teriyaki" was filmed in her brand new villa: a house in Manresa, Barcelona, built in 1905 and considered a Cultural Asset of Local Interest. It’s an acquisition she celebrated with her boyfriend, popular reggaeton artist Rauw Alejandro.

The villa is a huge palace of 2600 square meters, featuring classic furniture, spacious lounges, a swimming pool, and an endless outdoor garden. There are rumors the popular couple spent about 2.2 million euros on the property, whose historical condition greatly increases the value.z

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arece que Rosalía se ha decidido a revelar su nuevo disco a pedacitos.

La infalible campaña de marketing de la cantante española, que el próximo 18 de marzo publicará su nuevo disco “Motomami”, sigue generando ruido, titulares y trendings topic. Esta vez, con un video de apenas 20 segundos publicado en su perfil de la aplicación TikTok. Con trenzas y junto al pequeño perro negro de su novio, desveló el estribillo de “Chicken Teriyaki”.

Es sabido que Rosalía es una devota de Japón y su cultura. Es fan de su estética, los cómics manga, el cine y, por supuesto, la comida. De hecho, la canción es un homenaje a su plato favorito. Otra canción del disco, “Hentai”, también gira en torno a su pasión oriental: se trata de un tipo de animación para adultos muy popular en el país asiático.

Las reacciones más repetidas en redes sociales a su corto vídeo han sido: “chica, qué dices”. Usando las mismas palabras que la propia Rosalía utiliza al inicio de “Saoko” –el segundo videoclip ya publicado-, sus fans le reprochaban que no entendían las primeras palabras del nuevo tema.

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Y no es para menos. En los veinte segundos de vídeo canta una frase de difícil comprensión: “Pa’ ti, naki, Chiken Teriyaki. Tu gata quiere maki. Quiero una cadena que me arruine todas las cuentas”.

Según las distintas pistas y canciones que ha ido revelando, todavía cuesta entender cuál será la temática y el estilo que definirá “Motomami”. En lo musical, esta nueva canción parece asemejarse al estilo

de “Saoko”, una pegadiza composición llamada a triunfar en discotecas de todo el mundo.

Lejos quedan ya aquellos melosos acordes y suaves voces flamencas que la popularizaron con su disco debut “Los Ángeles”. De hecho, con este y anteriores avances de su nuevo disco, muchos fans criticaron que sus letras no están a la altura de sus anteriores trabajos.

Por ahora, la catalana ya avanzó desde su cuenta de TikTok fragmentos de “Candy”, “Hentai”, “Bulerías” y la recién promocionada “Chicken Teriyaki”.

Otra de las novedades que publicó Rosalía fue su cambio de look radical: abandonó su pelo oscuro para pasarse a un color rojo vivo. Aprovechó el post con la imagen para avanzar que se trata, probablemente, de la nueva imagen que lucirá en uno de los próximos videoclips. “Fitting de lo nuevo”, escribió en Instagram, donde recibió más de dos millones de likes en las primeras horas.

NUEVO HOGAR

Se desconoce si el breve avance de “Chicken Teriyaki” fue filmado ya desde su flamante nueva villa: una casa en Manresa (Barcelona), construida en 1905 y considerada Bien Cultural de Interés Local. Una adquisición que celebró junto a su novio, el popular cantante de reggaetón Rauw Alejandro.

Es un verdadero palacio de 2.600 metros cuadrados, con muebles clásicos de época, espaciosos salones, piscina y unos jardines exteriores de ensueño. Se especula que la pareja de moda del momento habría gastado unos 2,2 millones de euros en el inmueble, cuya condición histórica eleva mucho su valor. z

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EL REINO INFANTIL

ARGENTINA’S KUKY PUMAR IS BEHIND THE NUMBER ONE HISPANIC YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

EL PRODUCTOR ARGENTINO KUKY PUMAR HA CONVERTIDO “EL REINO INFANTIL” EN EL CANAL DE YOUTUBE DE HABLA HISPANA NÚMERO UNO. By | Por: ANDREA RODES | AL DÍA News Print Editor

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artolito was a rooster. that lived happily. When the sun came up, Bartolito sang like so...”

That is how one of the most popular songs goes from La Granja de Zenón (Zenón’s Farm), a series of short videos for children broadcast by the YouTube channel El Reino Infantil, a space with Latin flavor that has in recent years challenged the big Anglo-Saxon producers, like Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network.

With 47 million subscribers and about 40 billion views across more than 20 countries, including some that are non-Spanish speaking. El Reino Infantil, created in 2011 by Argentinian artist and producer Roberto Kuky Pumar, is the biggest Spanish-language YouTube channel in the world.

“I think this digital phenomenon is demonstrating that we Latin people can also be big content creators at the same level of the Anglo-Saxon world,” Pumar told EFE in October 2021, which coincided with the beginning of the first tour around Spain of the music show EXACTO!, inspired by La Granja de Zenón. The tour allowed hundreds of Spanish children to “meet” their favorite characters of the series, like Bartolito the rooster, Lola the cow, Percherón the horse and Zenón himself, a farmer with the looks of a rancher.

A VISION OF THE FUTURE

With a long career in the music industry — Pumar founded his own label, Leader Entertainment, 40 years ago and promoted Argentinian cumbia and artists such as Paulina Rubio and Thalia, Pumar then decided to make a change of career and take a chance in the creation of kids content on Internet over a decade

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artolito era un gallo, que vivía muy feliz, cuando el sol amanecía, Bartolito cantaba así...”. Así suena una de las canciones más populares de La granja de Zenón, una serie de videoclips infantiles emitida por el canal de Youtube El Reino Infantil, un espacio con sello latino que en los últimos años ha conseguido retar a los grandes productores anglosajones, como Disney, Nickelodeon y Cartoon Network.

Con 47 millones de suscriptores y cerca de 40.000 millones de visualizaciones en más de 20 países, incluyendo algunos de habla no hispana, El Reino Infantil, creado en 2011 por el artista y productor musical argentino Roberto Kuky Pumar (Buenos Aires, 1960), es hoy el canal de Youtube en español más visto del mundo.

“Este fenómeno digital creo que está demostrando que los latinos también podemos ser creadores de grandes contenidos al mismo nivel que el mundo anglosajón”, dijo Pumar a Efe en octubre del año pasado, coincidiendo con el inicio de la primera gira por España del espectáculo musical ¡EXACTO!, inspirado en La granja de Zenón. La gira permitió a centenares de niños españoles “conocer” en directo a sus personajes favoritos de la serie, como el gallo Bartolito, la vaca Lola, el caballo Percherón y el mismo Zenón, un granjero con aspecto de ranchero.

VISIÓN DE FUTURO

Con una larga experiencia en la industria musical (fundó su propio sello Leader Entertainment hace 40 años, habiendo impulsado la cumbia argentina y promovido a artistas como Paulina Rubio y Thalía), Pumar decidió dar un giro a su trayectoria y apostar por la creación de contenido infantil en internet hace poco más de una década, al darse cuenta de que los niños

The key to success for La Granja de Zenón is recreating a farm as it is without trying to humanize any of the animals.

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Una de las claves del éxito de la Granja de Zenón es haber concebido la granja tal cual es, sin tratar de humanizar a ningún animal. Youtube

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That is how he came up with the idea of taking a list of children songs and using animation to make videos around them, like “Susanita Tiene un Ratón” (Susanita Has a Mouse), “La Vaca Lechera” (The Milking Cow) and “La Gallina Turuleca” (The Crazy Hen). Later, they would be set to their own productions, like La Granja de Zenón (Zenón’s Farm), Canciones del Zoo (Zoo Songs), Bichikids and La Familia Blu (The Blu Family).

According to Pumar, a differentiating factor that explains the content’s worldwide success, especially La Granja de Zenón, is that they recreated a farm “as it

is, without trying to humanize any of the animals,” he explained to Coolt, an online outlet about Hispanic culture. Bartolito, the rooster — the audience favorite — “is an anti-hero leader. He is a leader who makes mistakes, but everyone loves him anyway. That is what I wanted to communicate.”

At the moment, the YouTube kids channel with the most subscribers is CoCoMelon, a British-American producer with 128 million subscribers and content in several languages, but its Spanish channel has a little over a million. CoCoMelon is the creator of the popular Bath Song, a video with cartoons whose main characters are two little kids in a bubble bath singing a “Baby Shark,” which has more than 4 billion views and millions of dollars in endorsements and remixes. z

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Fue así como se le ocurrió poner animación visual a todo un repertorio de canciones infantiles musicales de toda la vida, como Susanita tiene un ratón, La vaca lechera y La gallina turuleca. Más adelante se pusieron a hacer sus propias producciones, como La granja de Zenón, Canciones del Zoo, Bichikids y La Familia Blu. Según Pumar, un factor diferencial que explica el éxito mundial de sus contenidos, especialmente La granja de Zenón, es que concibieron una granja “tal cual es, sin tratar de humanizar a ningún animal”, explicó hace unos días a Coolt, un medio online sobre cultura hispana.

El gallo Bartolito —el favorito de la audiencia—, por ejemplo, “es un líder antihéroe, es un líder que se equivoca y todos lo quieren igual”. Y eso era lo que querían transmitir.

En la actualidad, el canal infantil de Youtube con más suscriptores del mundo es CoCoMelon, una productora británico-estadounidense con 128 millones de suscriptores, que ofrece contenido en varios idiomas, aunque en español apenas sobrepasan el millón de seguidores.

CoCoMelon es el autor del popular Bath Song (Canción del baño), un vídeo de dibujos animados protagonizado por dos niños pequeños en una bañera de burbujas cantando la melodía de Baby Shark, que ha sido visto 4.900 millones de veces y ha generado millones de dólares en ingresos publicitarios. z

I think this digital phenomenon is demonstrating that we Latin people can also be big content creators at the same level of the Anglo-Saxon world.

Este fenómeno digital creo que está demostrando que los latinos también podemos ser creadores de grandes contenidos al mismo nivel que el mundo anglosajón.

Kuky Pumar, founder of El Reino Infantil.

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1- “So at least sunflowers will grow,” a message for peace from protesters. “Para que al menos crezcan girasoles’, el mensaje de los manifestantes a favor de la paz. 2- On Sunday, protesters gathered in Asser Levy park in Brighton Beach. El domingo se concentraron en el parque Asser Levy de Brighton Beach. 3 - Ukrainians and Russians got together to protest against Russian invasion. Ucranianos y rusos se unieron para protestar contra la invasión rusa. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

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ENSAYO FOTOGRÁFICO OUTCRY OVER THE WAR IN UKRAINE By | Por: FERNANDO MILLÁN | AL DÍA News Print Editor

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efugees wanting to save their lives escaping from the war in Ukraine reach 1 and a half million people. The world has shown its solidarity to the victims of the Russian invasion, but also has demanded the end of the war and a negotiated agreement between the parties.

Last Sunday, demonstrations of dozens of people against Russian president, Vladimir Putin and the invasion, took place on the boardwalk of Russian neighborhood Brighton Beach (or ‘Little Odessa’), in Brooklyn District, in New York. It is the zone with most people from that part of the world in the United States. It is estimated that the majority of the 600 thousand residents in New York live there. It is also the place where there are more Ukrainians outside Eastern Europe.

There, Russians have been solidary with Ukrainians, and have partaken in demonstrations to put an end to the armed conflict. They have even organized medicine collections to send to Ukrainian refugees.

During the protests, Russians, Ukrainians and Americans sang Ukrainian songs, and prayed for the war to end. z

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os refugiados por cuenta de la guerra en Ucrania llegan al millón y medio de personas que buscan salvar su vida. En el mundo se ha dado gestos de solidaridad para las víctimas de la invasión ruda, pero también se ha exigido el final de la guerra y que las partes lleguen a un acuerdo negociado.

El pasado domingo, decenas de personas se manifestaron contra el presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin y la invasión en el paseo marítimo del barrio ruso de Brighton Beach (o ‘La Pequeña Odessa’), del distrito de Brooklyn, en Nueva York. Es la zona con más personas de esa parte del mundo en Estados Unidos. Se calcula que allí vive la mayoría de los 600 mil que residente en Nueva York. Pero también es el sitio donde hay más ucranianos fuera de Europa Oriental.

Allí, los rusos se han solidarizado con los ucranianos y han participado en los gestos para poner fin a la acción armada. Incluso, se han realizado colectas de medicinas para enviar a los refugiados de Ucrania.

Durante la jornada de protesta, rusos, ucranianos y americanos entonaron canciones de Ucrania y oraron para que termine la guerra.z

5 4- On Sunday, American and Ukrainian flags fluttered in Brighton Beach, the Russian neighborhood where also Ukrainians live. El domingo se juntaron las banderas de Estados Unidos y Ucrania en Brighton Beach, el barrio ruso y donde también Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images viven ucranianos. 5- They chanted for the war to end and for victim families to receive support. La consigna es que se le ponga fin a la guerra y se auxilie a las familias que han sido víctimas.n.

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FROM PAGE THE LATINA MOM BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH AND SNACKING From pag. 6 |

non-GMO verified and Kosher certified snacks.

Their snacks cross off unique flavors not often found in savory and kid-friendly snacks, with a focus on low-sodium items.

Fresh Bellies flavors include beets (“Turn-Up The Beet”), broccoli (“Broc N’ Roll”), and even mushroom (“Shroomtastic”), claimed as never-before-seen in kids’ products.

In recent times, Sorrosa has observed a cultural shift in snacking, especially when healthier options are introduced.

THE STORY OF FRESH BELLIES

First operating primarily as a baby food vendor, Fresh Bellies’ line of snacks propelled the company further into the spotlight.

Originally founded in 2016, by the end of last year Fresh Bellies products could

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be found in over 4,500 stores.

Sorrosa, in addition to being Fresh Bellies’ CEO, is also a mother who knows the importance of introducing a healthy diet to children.

Born and raised in Ecuador, where she lived until age 17, Sorrosa is the daughter of a banana farmer and agricultural entrepreneur.

After some time employed by a PR firm, Sorrosa would work as an NBA executive: calling the position a dream of sorts.

However, Sorrosa’s time in the NBA would end. She quit to focus on motherhood, but also to pursue Fresh Bellies.

The brand is now ranked within the top five brands of natural toddler snacks in the country.

“As we’re looking to innovate, we really wanna focus on these [qualities] of no added sugars, low-sodium, nutritious, and tasty,” said Sorrosa. z

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y kosher enalteciendo los sabores salados y sazonados con hierbas y especias reales.

Sus pasabocas mezclan sabores únicos que no se encuentran en pasabocas para niños que sean de sal, con un enfoque en el contenido bajo en sodio.

Los sabores de Fresh Bellies incluyen remolacha o betarraga llamado “Turn-Up The Beet”, brócoli, “Broc N’ Roll”, y hasta champiñones, “Shroomtastic”, que afirman nunca se habían visto antes en productos para los niños.

Recientemente, Sorrosa ha visto un cambio cultural en el consumo de pasabocas, en especial cuando se ofrecen opciones más saludables.

LA HISTORIA DE FRESH BELLIES

Fresh Bellies empezó principalmente como proveedor de comida para bebés, pero la línea de pasabocas la impulsó a hasta llegar al centro de la atención.

A finales del año pasado, los productos de Fresh Bellies, fundada en 2016, se podían

encontrar en más de 4.500 tiendas.

Sorrosa, además de ser la directora de Fresh Bellies, es también una madre que conoce la importancia de alimentar a los niños con una dieta saludable.

Nació y creció en Ecuador, donde vivió hasta los 17 años y es hija de un cultivador de banano y emprendedor agrícola.

Después de algún tiempo como empleada en una firma de relaciones públicas, trabajó como ejecutiva en la NBA, lo que llamó una especie de sueño.

Su tiempo en la NBA concluyó para poder enfocarse en la maternidad, pero también para ir tras su proyecto Fresh Bellies.

La marca está posicionada ente las cinco principales en pasabocas naturales para niños en el país.

“Como buscamos innovar, queremos enfocarnos en los [atributos] de los productos, como que no tienen azúcares añadidos, son bajos en sodio, nutritivos y sabrosos” dijo Sorrosa.z

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The Community Navigator program hopes to bridge many of those gaps with communities.

Andrea Custis, president & CEO of the Urban League of Philadelphia, spoke about the state of Black-owned businesses during the pandemic, and how the Community Navigator Program will help people rebuild.

“Forty-one percent [of Black-owned businesses] in the United States shuttered during COVID, compared to 17% of our White owned businesses. Unfortunately, Philadelphia was aligned. We had 40% that shuttered. It was access to capital,” she said.

“So for all of you who have made it and will continue to make it: We thank you. We just want to have the ability to impact many more. And so the $5.8 million that we brought in for finance in the last year, I want that to look like $10 million or more,’ Custis continued.

POSITIONED FOR SUCCESS

In Guzman’s remarks, she highlighted the position of organizations

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like the National Urban League and the Urban League of Philadelphia to continue to play the key connector between small business owners in the community and funds dispersed by the SBA. “This is a unique time and opportunity, and we want to make sure that all of our businesses are positioned for success. And thanks to the local network of National Urban League, they are designing programs that will make a difference in helping businesses develop strategic plans,” Guzman said.

Small business owners in attendance of the event shared their stories of struggling through the pandemic, and for many Black business owners, access to capital was the biggest roadblock.

“They will help connect them to capital providers that can give them that working capital loan to grow and expand their business. I’ve been so pleased by the stories that were shared with me today, as it does inform my everyday work, and informs the policy that I am committed to delivering change for the Biden-Harris administration,” Guzman said. z

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Ley del Plan de Rescate Americano, está el reto de conectar a ciertas pequeñas empresas, especialmente las de propiedad de POC, para que sobrevivan.

El Programa de Navegadores Comunitarios espera cerrar muchas de esas brechas con las comunidades.

Andrea Custis, presidenta y directora de Urban League de Filadelfia, habló acerca del estado de los negocios de propietarios negros durante la pandemia, y cómo el Programa de Navegadores Comunitarios ayudará con la reconstrucción.

“41 % [de los negocios de propietarios negros] en los Estados Unidos cerraron durante la COVID, en comparación con el 17 % de los negocios cuyos propietarios son blancos.

Desafortunadamente, Filadelfia siguió la tendencia: 40 % cerró y se debió al acceso a capital”, dijo.

“Para todos ustedes que lo lograron y lo seguirán logrando, les agradecemos. Solo queremos poder ayudar a muchos más. Quiero que los $5.8 millones que dimos en financiación el año pasado se conviertan en $10 millones o más”, agregó Custis.

POSICIONADOS PARA EL ÉXITO

Guzmán resaltó la posición de organiza-

ciones como National Urban League y Urban League de Filadelfia, como pieza fundamental al conectar los propietarios de pequeñas empresas de la comunidad y los fondos que facilita la SBA. “Estos son un momento y una oportunidad únicos, y queremos asegurarnos de que nuestros negocios estén posicionados para el éxito. Gracias también a la red local de National Urban League. Ellos están diseñando programas que hacen una diferencia ayudando a los negocios a que desarrollen sus planes estratégicos”, dijo Guzmán.

Los propietarios de pequeños negocios que acudieron al evento compartieron sus historias de dificultades en la pandemia.

Para muchos propietarios negros, el acceso a capital fue la barrera más grande. “Ellos los ayudarán a conectarse con quienes puedan proveerles el préstamo para el capital de trabajo que necesitan, y hacer crecer y expandir sus negocios. Me han complacido tanto las historias que han compartido conmigo hoy, ya que me dan información para mi trabajo diario. Contribuye con las políticas con las que estoy comprometida para generar el cambio que busca la administración Biden-Harris”, agregó Guzmán. z MARCH 9 - 16, 2022

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REUNIONES DEL COMITÉ DE ADMINISTRACIÓN Y OPERACIONES Y EL 24 DE MARZO DE 2022, REUNIÓN MENSUAL DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA DE LA AUTORIDAD DE TRANSPORTE DEL SUDESTE DE PENNSYLVANIA SE NOTIFICA que la Autoridad de Transporte del Sureste de Pensilvania ("SEPTA") celebrará sus Reuniones Mensuales del Comité de Administración y Operaciones ("Reuniones del Comité") de forma virtual el jueves 17 de marzo de 2022, a las 12:00 horas, y la Reunión Mensual de la Junta Directiva (la "Reunión de la Junta Directiva") de forma virtual el jueves 24 de marzo de 2022, a las 15:00 horas.

Las reuniones de los comités y de la Junta Directiva se llevarán a cabo mediante WebEx. En el sitio web de la Autoridad, www.septa.org, se publicará más información sobre cómo inscribirse para asistir a través de WebEx. Se aceptarán y considerarán los comentarios del público.

Las personas que deseen asistir a las reuniones virtuales deberán inscribirse previamente en www.septa. org/notice. Las personas que deseen intervenir en las reuniones deberán inscribirse previamente antes de las 9:00 horas del día de la reunión programada en www.septa.org/notice. Las personas que deseen hacer comentarios orales pueden llamar al 215.580.7211 y presentar dichos comentarios a través de un mensaje de voz. Las personas que deseen presentar comentarios por escrito pueden enviarlos por correo electrónico al Secretario de la Junta en BoardSecretary@septa. org o por correo postal a SEPTA Board Secretary, 10th Floor, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Sólo es necesaria una forma de comunicación.

Tenga en cuenta que todos los comentarios deben ser recibidos por el Secretario de la Junta antes del cierre del 23 de marzo de 2022, para ser considerados para la Reunión de la Junta, o antes del cierre del 16 de marzo de 2022, para ser considerados para las Reuniones del Comité.

Todos los comentarios recibidos pasarán a formar parte del registro público y se incluirán en la transcripción de la reunión del Consejo, que se publicará posteriormente en el sitio web de SEPTA en www.septa.org. También se publicará una grabación de la reunión del Consejo en la página web de SEPTA www.septa.org/notice.

Michael A. Decker Chief Clerk

Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. Presidente

The Joint Committees on Public Safety, Labor and Civil Service & Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This remote hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/, to hear testimony on the following items: 220153 Resolution authorizing the Committees on Public Safety, Labor and Civil Service, and Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold a hearing examining the current staffing landscape within the Philadelphia Police Department to identify problems and solutions to improve public safety and ensure the best use of taxpayer dollars.

Speakers interested in giving testimony on any of these legislative matters must call 724-552-7379, or send an e-mail to laurel.grbach@phila.gov by 3 p.m. the day before the hearing and submit the following information: • Full name • Callback telephone number where you can be reached • Identify the resolution number that will be addressed Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the public hearing and invited to the remote hearing. They will be given additional instructions by the Committee Chair once they are connected.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Joint Committees on Public Safety, Labor and Civil Service & Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

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. F01591018 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 30TH Day of MARCH, 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 TOWNSHIP OF VOORHEES, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 98 SANDRA ROAD, VOORHEES, NJ 08043 Being Tax Lot: 10, Qual: C0093 Block: 150.17 Dimensions approximately: CONDO FEET WIDE BY CONDO FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: ABBEY ROAD 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" $188,564.08 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: THOMAS FIORE AKA THOMAS A. FIORE, HIS/HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, ET AL, and taken in execution of BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 2000321 Dated: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 KML LAW GROUP, PC THE LITS BUILDING- SUITE 5000 701 MARKET STREET ATTN: POST SALE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 $144 MARCH 9 - 16, 2022

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. F00835220 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd Day of MARCH, 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 CITY OF CAMDEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 1029 NORTH 24TH STREET, CAMDEN, NJ 08105 Tax Lot #42 in Block #: 857 Dimensions (Approx.): 40 X 110 Nearest Cross Street: WAYNE AVE Tax Lot #42 in Block#: 857 Dimensions (Approx.): 40 X 110 Nearest Cross Street: WAYNE AVE 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: N/A By: /s/ Adam J. Friedman, Esq. The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $156,550.87 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: RICHARD C. SMITH, JR; TANISHA GREEN-SMITH; GENARO MOLINA; KENNEDY HEALTH SYSTEM; STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ET AL and taken in execution of U.S. BANK TRUST N.A. AS TRUSTEE OF THE SCIG SERIES ||| TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000259 Dated: February 23, March, 2, 9,16, 2022 FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP 85 BROAD STREET SUITE 501 NEW YORK, NY 10004 $167.04

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”) will be holding a virtual Budget & Planning Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:50 AM at the SEPTA offices at 1234 Market Street, Mezzanine Level, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This Committee Meeting will be conducted using WebEx. Further information on how individuals can register to attend via WebEx will be posted on the Authority’s website: www.septa.org.

Public comments will be accepted and considered.

Anyone wishing to attend or speak at this virtual Committee meeting must pre-register at www.septa. org/notice. Those wishing to speak at the meeting must pre-register by 9:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting at www. septa.org/notice. Individuals desiring to provide oral comments may call 215.580.7211 and submit such comments via voicemail message. Individuals wishing to file written comments may email them to the Board Secretary at BoardSecretary@septa.org or via U.S. mail to SEPTA Board Secretary, 10th Floor, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Only one form of communication is necessary.

Please note that all comments must be received by the Board Secretary by close of business on March 16, 2022, in order to be considered for this Committee Meeting.

Carol R. Looby Secretary SE NOTIFICA que la Autoridad de Transporte del Sureste de Pensilvania ("SEPTA") celebrará una reunión virtual del Comité de Presupuesto y Planificación el jueves 17 de marzo de 2022, a las 11:50 AM en las oficinas de SEPTA en 1234 Market Street, Nivel Mezzanine, Filadelfia, Pensilvania.

Esta reunión del Comité se llevará a cabo mediante WebEx. En el sitio web de la Autoridad se publicará más información sobre cómo inscribirse para asistir a través de WebEx: www.septa.org.

Se aceptarán y considerarán los comentarios del público.

Las personas que deseen asistir o intervenir en esta reunión virtual del Comité deberán inscribirse previamente en www. septa.org/notice. Las personas que deseen intervenir en la reunión deberán inscribirse previamente antes de las 9:00 horas del día de la reunión programada en www.septa.org/notice.

Las personas que deseen hacer comentarios orales pueden llamar al 215.580.7211 y presentar dichos comentarios a través de un mensaje de voz. Las personas que deseen presentar comentarios por escrito pueden enviarlos por correo electrónico al Secretario de la Junta en BoardSecretary@ septa.org o por correo postal a SEPTA Board Secretary, 10th Floor, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Sólo es necesaria una forma de comunicación.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta que todos los comentarios deben ser recibidos por el Secretario de la Junta antes del cierre de las actividades del 16 de marzo de 2022, con el fin de ser considerados para esta reunión del Comité.

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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. F01015218 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 6TH Day of APRIL, 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 TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 3337 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109 Being Tax Lot: 5 FKA 3 in Block: 5109 FKA 61 Dimensions approximately: 50 FEET WIDE BY 177.53 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: CHESTNUT AVENUE 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" $215,509.40 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: KENNETH W. GARDENER, JR. ET AL, and taken in execution of DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 19004092 Dated: March 9, 16, 23, 30 2022 KML LAW GROUP, PC 216 HADDON AVENUE SUITE 406 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 $132.48

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”) will be holding a virtual Pension Committee Meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:55 AM at the SEPTA offices at 1234 Market Street, Mezzanine Level, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This Committee Meeting will be conducted using WebEx. Further information on how individuals can register to attend via WebEx will be posted on the Authority’s website: www.septa.org.

Public comments will be accepted and considered.

Anyone wishing to attend or speak at this virtual Committee meeting must pre-register at www.septa. org/notice. Those wishing to speak at the meeting must pre-register by 9:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting at www. septa.org/notice. Individuals desiring to provide oral comments may call 215.580.7211 and submit such comments via voicemail message. Individuals wishing to file written comments may email them to the Board Secretary at BoardSecretary@septa.org or via U.S. mail to SEPTA Board Secretary, 10th Floor, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Only one form of communication is necessary.

Please note that all comments must be received by the Board Secretary by close of business on March 16, 2022, in order to be considered for this Committee Meeting.

Carol R. Looby Secretary

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. F01066919 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 6TH Day of APRIL, 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 BOROUGH OF LINDENWOLD, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 1801 EGG HARBOR ROAD 509, LINDENWOLD, NJ 08021 Being Tax Lot: 11 Qual C5209 Block: 244 Dimensions approximately: CONDOMINIUM UNIT Nearest Cross Street: COLONIAL SQUARE PLACE THE ABOVE ADVERTISEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION. A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. Sold 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.

SUPERIOR INTEREST (if any): Any and all easements, covenants, restrictions and reservations of record; Any set of facts which an accurate survey and inspection would disclose: All unpaid municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any unpaid assessment and any outstanding tax sale certificate; Rights of any party in possession /rights protected by the NJ Anti-Eviction Act; All Local, County, State and Federal ordinances and regulations; Any condominium association lien granted priority by N.J.S.A 46:8B-21b; Any outstanding Condominium, PUD or Homeowner Association dues or fees; Rights of the United States of America, if any; The property is sold in its “AS IS” condition; Purchaser shall be responsible for Sheriffs costs, commission, deed recording fees and realty transfer fees: Any solar panels affixed to the property will not be conveyed by this sale.

The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $137,741.79 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.

Seized as the property of: DIANE BLISS REHM AKA DIANE B. REHM, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID S. GAY, DAVID CURTIS, HEIR, FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO., HEATHER L. GAY, HEIR, SCOTT D. GAY, HEIR MEADOWVIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ASSOC. OBO SOUTHERN REGIONAL PATHOLOGY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ASHLEY ZEH, taken in execution of MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000426 Dated: March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP 1451 CHEWS LANDING ROAD SUITE 206 LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ 08021 $221.76

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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. F01318118 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd Day of MARCH, 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/ All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the BOROUGH OF BELLMAWR, County of Camden and State of New Jersey: Premises commonly known as: 509 SECOND AVENUE, BELLMAWR, NEW JERSEY 08031 Being Tax Lot: 1.02, Block: 116 Nearest Cross Street: CEDAR AVENUE (approx. 100 feet away) Dimensions approximately: 100 x 120 Amount Due for Taxes: Subject to Tax Sale Certificate nUmber 21-0048- Sold to Loramark Capital, LLC, in the amount of $510.78 dated June 30,2021 and Recorded on September 30, 2021 under book 11867 at page 497.

Subject to priority condo lien: Pursuant to NJSA 46:8B-21 et seq., this sale may be subject to a limited lien priority of the condominium association and any successful bidder at sheriffs sale may be responsible for paying up to 6 months worth of unpaid condominium fees. Subject to any additional 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason., the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee or the mortgagee’s attorney.

As the above description does not constitute a full legal description, said full description is annexed to that certain mortgage recorded in the Office of the Register/Clerk of Camden County in Mortgage Book 7006 at Pae 750 et sec., Camden, New Jersey, and the Writ of Execution on file with the Sheriff of Camden County. *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" $191,002.15 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: JOSEPH LANDI; STATE OF NEW JERSEY and taken in execution of LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000309 Dated: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2022 SCHILLER & KNAPP, LEFKOWITZ & HERTZEL, LLP 15 CORNELL ROAD LATHAM, NY 12110 $216

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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. F00153221 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 23rd Day of March, 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 TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 2520 46TH STREET, PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08110 Being Tax Lot: 25, Block : 4601 Dimensions approximately: 50 X 127 Nearest Cross Street: CRESCENT BLVD (U.S. RT 130) SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): *Taxes - at time of inquiry - 1 quarter 2022 taxes open in the base amount of $1,061.10 and due 2/1/22 ; *Water - at the time of inquiry - account current; *Sewer - at the time of inquiry - account current; *CCMUA - at the time of inquiry -balance due in the amount of $87.31+ interest and any additional charges that may become due through payoff; (XX) Subject to: If property is located in a Homeowner’s Association, then it is sold subject to any assessments and other fees which may be responsibility of new owner under NJ Supreme Court case of Highland Lakes Country Club & Community Association v. Franzino, 186 N.J. 99 (2006); (XX) Subject to * If the subject property is part of an age restricted community, you must be 55 and older and intend to reside in the property or you may be precluded membership in the Community. *Also subject to subsequent taxes, water and sewer plus interest through date of payoff; The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $186,114.51 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.

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

A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF CAMDEN COUNTY Seized as the property of: MARLON MUNOZ ; AIBI MUNOZ; STATE OF NEW JERSEY and taken in execution of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000275 DATED: February 23, March, 2,9,16, 2022 ROMANO GARUBO & ARGENTIERI 52 NEWTON AVENUE P.O. BOX 456 WOODBURY, NJ 08096 $195.84

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. F01749919 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 6TH Day of APRIL , 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 TOWNSHIP OF PENNSAUKEN , County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 2256 42ND STREET Being Tax Lot: 29 Block: 4610 Dimensions approximately: 40’ X 143.78 Nearest Cross Street: ELM STREET SUPERIOR INTEREST (if any): Any and all easements, covenants, restrictions and reservations of record; Any set of facts which an accurate survey and inspection would disclose: All unpaid municipal taxes, assessments and liens; Any unpaid assessment and any outstanding tax sale certificate; Rights of any party in possession / rights protected by the NJ Anti-Eviction Act; All Local, County, State and Federal ordinances and regulations; Any condominium association lien granted priority by N.J.S.A 46:8B-21b; Any outstanding Condominium, PUD or Homeowner Association dues or fees; Rights of the United States of America, if any; The property is sold in its “AS IS” condition; Purchaser shall be responsible for Sheriffs costs, commission, deed recording fees and realty transfer fees: Any solar panels affixed to the property will not be conveyed by this sale.

Merchantiville - Pennsauken Water Co holds a claim for taxes due and/or other municipal utilities such as water and/or other municipal utilities such as water and/ or sewer in the amount of $25.25 open plus penalty; $215.55 open plus penalty in arrears; subject to final reading; and Pennsauken Sewer Authority $51.50 plus penalty; $216.01 plus penalty in arrears; Contact Public Works at 856-663-0178 for additional charges; and CCMUA $88.00 open; $352 plus penalty in arrears; as of 01/11/2022 Vacant Lot Charge in the amount of $1,500 paid to 10/28/2021; contact Prochamps at 321-421-6630 or www.prochamps.com for additional billing, payment and renewal details, if applicable as of 01/11/2022.

Pennsauken Twp. Tax Office - Taxes in the amount of $1,478.88 open plus penalty as of 01/11/2022.

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" $118,085.83 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: KATHLEEN NEROSA, ET AL and taken in execution of CHASE MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000380 Dated:March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 POWERS KIRN, LLC 728 MARINE HIGHWAY, SUITE 200 MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057 $221.76

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. F00784716 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 16th Day of MARCH, 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 WINSLOW TWP, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 53 PRIMROSE DRIVE, SICKLERVILLE, NJ 08081 Being Tax Lot: 1 Block: 10201 Dimensions approximately: 116 FEET WIDE BY 160 FEET LONG Nearest Cross Street: PINEWOOD LN 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 $1,539.72 OPEN *2022 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2022 $1,539.72 OPEN Water: Twp of Winslow 125 S Rte 73 Braddock, NJ 08037 609-567-0700 Acct: 203415 0 To: 09/29/2021 $106.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY $1,706.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY Sewer: Twp of Winslow 125 S Rte 73 Braddock, NJ 08037 609-567-0700 Acct: 203415 0 10/01/2021 - 12/30/2021 $102.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; $306.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY Liens Year: 2018, 2019, 2020 Type: 3RD PARTY SEWER, CCMUA Amount: $3,246.30 Cert No.: 21-00503 Sold: 10/14/2021 To: FIG CUST FIGNJ19LLC & SEC PTY Lien amount is subject to subsequent taxes + interest CCMUA: CCMUA 1645 Ferry Ave. Camden, NJ 08104 856-541-3700 Acct: 360087399 12/01/2021 - 02/28/2022 $88.00 OPEN AND DUE 01/15/2022 $352.00 OPEN PLUS PENALTY The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $223,136.98 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: SAMUEL BANNERMAN JR, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY BANNERMAN DECEASED, COUNTY OF CAMDEN; STATE OF NEW JERSEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and taken in execution of NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 19003724 Dated: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2022 RAS CITRON LAW OFFICES 130 CLINTON ROAD STE 202 FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 $175.68

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TRABAJOS SHERIFF’S SALE

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. F1923818 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY the 16th Day of MARCH 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 TWP OF CHERRY HILL, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 9 WHEELWRIGHT AVENUE. CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003 Being Tax Lot: 5, Block: 513.30 Dimensions approximately: 95 X 123 Nearest Cross Street: MEADOW LANE BEGINNING at a point in the Northwesterly curved line of Wheelwright Lane, distant 111.94 feet Eastwardly and Northeastwardly measured along the tangent and curved Northerly and Northwesterly line of Wheelwright Lane from the Easterly end of the curve connecting the Northerly line of Wheelwright Lane with the Easterly line of Meadow lane, said connecting curve “THE SHERIFF HEREBY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJOURN THIS SALE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE THORUGH PUBLICATION.” PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES 3RD PARTY CCMUA CERT NO. 21-00184 $487.20 CCMUA OPEN PLUS PENALTY $176.00 TOTAL AS OF November 9, 2021: $751.20 The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

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. F01043519 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 30th Day of MARCH, 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 municipality of TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

Premises commonly known as: 803 ABERDEEN LANE, BLACKWOOD, NJ Being Tax Lot: 1 - QUALIFIER C0803 Block: 8001 Dimensions approximately: 43.73 AC-SECTION 1 Nearest Cross Street: N/A BEING UNIT 803 AS SHOWN IN THE APPROPRIATE EXHIBITS OF THE MASTER DEED CREATING AND ESTABLISHING “PLAYERS PLACE”, A CONDOMINIUM AS PROVIDED BY THE CONDOMINIUM ACT OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY (P.I. 1969 C-257 APPROVED 1/7/70) TOGETHER WITH ITS SUPPLEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS GIVEN BY ORLEANS CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY, A N.J. CORP. UNDER DATE OF 8/29/88 AND RECORDED 9/15/98 IN DEED BOOK 4321, PAGE 444, ET. SEQ., TOGETHER WITH THE UNDIVIDED 1.04166% OF THE COMMON INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPERTAINING TO SAID UNIT AS SHOWN IN THE AFOREMENTIONED MASTER DEED. Pursuant to a tax search of 01/13/2022; 2022 Qtr 1 Due: 02/01/2022 $1,228.45 OPEN, 2022 Qtr 2 Due: 05/01/2022 $1,228.44 OPEN. CCMUA: Acct: 150042059 12/01/2021- 02/28/2022 $88.00 open and due 01//15/2022 $174.65 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS. Sewer: Acct: 10520 0 01/01/2022 - 03/31/2022 $46.00 OPEN AND DUE 01/15/2022 $47.68 OPEN PLUS PENALTY; OWED IN ARREARS. UPON CLOSING, PLEASE SUPPLY THE GTMUA WITH THE NEW OWNERS NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION. Water: Private.

(This concise description does not concise a legal description. A copy of the full legal description can be found at the Office of the Sheriff.)

For sale information please visit Auction.com or call (800) 280.2832.

(This concise description does not concise a legal description. A copy of the full legal description can be found at the Office of the Sheriff.)

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:

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: JOHN W. MCLAUGHLIN, JR, ET ALS, and taken in execution of WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUN SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000175 Dated: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2022 FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. 7 CENTURY DRIVE, SUITE 201 PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 $167.04

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: NEAL DUNOFF; JASON DUNOFF; ADVANTAGE || INC; STATE OF NEW JERSEY, and taken in execution of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TRUSTEE. ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME ASSET TRUST 2007-2 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000333 Dated: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP 80 MAIN STREET SUITE 460 WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052 $214.64

"APPROXIMATELY" $370,840.92 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

"APPROXIMATELY" $239,834.35 TWENTY PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED

NOTICE OF MARCH 17, 2022 ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND MARCH 24, 2022, MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF THE SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”) will be holding its Monthly Administration and Operations Committee Meetings (“Committee Meetings”) virtually on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 12:00 Noon and Monthly Board Meeting (the “Board Meeting”) virtually on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. The Committee Meetings and Board Meeting will be conducted using WebEx. Further information on how individuals can register to attend via WebEx will be posted on the Authority’s website: www.septa.org.

Public comments will be accepted and considered.

Anyone wishing to attend the virtual meetings must preregister at www.septa.org/notice. Those wishing to speak at the meetings must pre-register by 9:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting at www. septa.org/notice. Individuals desiring to provide oral comments may call 215.580.7211 and submit such comments via voicemail message. Individuals wishing to file written comments may email them to the Board Secretary at BoardSecretary@septa.org or via U.S. mail to SEPTA Board Secretary, 10th Floor, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Only one form of communication is necessary.

Please note that all comments must be received by the Board Secretary by close of business on March 23, 2022, to be considered for the Board Meeting, or by close of business on March 16, 2022, to be considered for the Committee Meetings.

All comments received will become part of the public record and will be included in the transcript of the Board Meeting, which will be subsequently posted on the SEPTA website at www.septa.org. A recording of the Board Meeting will also be posted for viewing on SEPTA’s website at www.septa.org/notice.

Pasquale T. Deon, Sr. Chairman

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. F00870420 at Public Venue on WEDNESDAY The 16th Day of MARCH, 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.

Municipality: City of Camden County and State: Camden County, State of New Jersey Street and Street Number: 819 South 4th Street Tax Lot and Block Numbers: Lot 130, Block 230 Dimensions approximately: 32 x 72 Nearest Cross Street: Pine Street Beginning Point: Westerly side of South 4th Street 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. The judgment sought to be satisfied by the sale is:

"APPROXIMATELY" $87,530.22 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: 819 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, LLC AND SHAWN BURKE, and taken in execution of U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LH-NP-STRAT DELAWARE OWNER TRUST GILBERT L. "WHIP" WILSON SHERIFF Sheriff's Number: 22000241 Dated: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2022 CHARTWELL LAW 970 RITTENHOUSE ROAD SUITE 300 EAGLEVILLE, PA 19403 $175.68

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Op-Ed THOUGHT LEADERS

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MORE THAN MONEY

Positioning each student for the same rate of success means having a holistic process for analyzing individual situations.

Posicionar a cada estudiante para que tenga el mismo índice de éxito significa tener un proceso holístico para analizar las situaciones individuales.

By DR. ANNE PRISCO

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e know that postsecondary education makes a difference in a person’s life, but what we often fail to address is the ongoing, exponential impact that a college degree has on an individual’s long-term success. Over a lifetime, this becomes, on average, a million-dollar difference. In the absence of a degree there are fewer overall opportunities for professional growth.

Before students can reap the benefits of a four-year degree, they must be able to access that education—and there are measurable differences in who attends college: Of total enrolled college students, 52% identify as White, followed by 20% Hispanic/Latino, 15% African American, and 6% Asian. Students who have the greatest financial hardships are enrolling as well as graduating at the lowest rates. Thus, we have an obligation to these students to break down barriers to success.

At the institution level, positioning each student for the same rate of success means having a holistic process for analyzing individual situations. The schools that do this best provide a variety of schedules and modalities to align with students’ differing circumstances.

This includes access to counseling and financial aid education, as well as tutoring and instructional support—all provided at hours convenient for the student.

Higher education leaders have a responsibility to explore the barriers to enrollment and graduation and create solutions to diminish the gap. With different socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds, our students are starting at different places, so we must work with intentionality to tailor solutions based on unique situations.

Having served in leadership at larger, public institutions as well as at smaller, private schools, I have seen differences in both settings, and have led successful efforts to close these gaps. I know firsthand that when efforts are directed and strategic, the positive outcomes can be significant.

We must look at how the student experience can be as efficient and cost-effective as possible for all. This may mean accelerated programs anywhere along the educational continuum—from earn-

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ENGLISH ing college credits at the high school level, to community college pathways to a four-year education and beyond. We must consider how pathways to educational success can be amended through a student-centric lens—from length of time to modality of programs—for the benefit of all. In addition, integrating experiential learning into every major broadens the experience, shows students what is possible, and provides valuable connections for future employment. This, too, should be carefully constructed to ensure inclusivity and to remove barriers to entry.

Equity starts with leaders in higher education, and includes ensuring that the campus community reflects the student community. Recognizing and celebrating a diverse learning population enhances the university experience for all. But we cannot forget about the critical role of the family in a student’s success. We know that students who have a support system in place have a much greater likelihood of success. This is especially true for first-generation students.

While our ultimate goal for students is to ensure that they not only graduate but also thrive, any level of exposure to postsecondary education has an impact.

At every step along the way, higher education improves overall earnings and well-being, and benefits the family and the greater community. As higher education leaders we have the privilege and responsibility of helping every student to achieve success by shrinking the equity gap in education.z Dr. Anne Prisco is the president of Holy Family University.

Prior to joining Holy Family University, Dr. Prisco served as president of Felician University and vice president at Loyola Marymount University.

She was a faculty member at St. John’s University, and held senior leadership roles at Hunter College and Lehman College, CUNY. *Statistics are from the National Center for Education Statistics and American Council on Education.

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abemos que la educación superior hace la diferencia en la vida de una persona, pero lo que muchas veces se nos escapa es el impacto continuo y exponencial que un título universitario tiene a largo plazo en el éxito de una persona. A lo largo de la vida de una persona la diferencia es, en promedio, de un millón de dólares. Sin un título, hay menos oportunidades para desarrollarse profesionalmente.

Para que un estudiante pueda cosechar los beneficios de un programa de cuatro años, debe poder tener acceso a dicho programa. Al respecto, existen diferencias medibles en quiénes lograr asistir a la universidad: de un total de estudiantes inscritos, el 52 % se identifica como blanco, a lo que le sigue un 20 % de hispanos/latinos, 15 % de afroamericanos y un 6 % de asiáticos. Los estudiantes que tienen las mayores dificultades financieras son a la vez los que tienen los índices de registro y graduación más bajos. De manera que tenemos la obligación con estos estudiantes de romper las barreras hacia el éxito.

Desde una perspectiva institucional, posicionar a cada estudiante en el mismo nivel de éxito significa tener una aproximación a las situaciones individuales con un proceso holístico. Las instituciones que mejor lo hacen son las que ofrecen una variedad de horarios y modalidades que se alinean con los diferentes casos. Esto incluye acceso a asesoría y ayudas financieras, así como a tutoría y soporte instruccional; todo esto en horas que sean accesibles para los estudiantes.

Los líderes del sector educativo tienen la responsabilidad de evaluar las barreras para la inscripción y graduación, y crear soluciones que reduzcan el desfase. Debido a las diferencias en el acervo socioeconómico, cultural y educativo de nuestros estudiantes, todos inician en niveles diferentes, por lo cual tenemos que diseñar intencionalmente soluciones para estas situaciones únicas. En mi experiencia al haber servido

Equity starts with leaders in higher education,.

La equidad parte de los líderes en el sector de la educación superior.

en puestos de liderazgo en instituciones públicas de gran dimensión, así como en instituciones privadas más pequeñas, he visto las diferencias en los dos entornos, y he encabezado iniciativas para nivelar la balanza. Sé de primera mano que cuando los esfuerzos son estratégicos y con objetivos claros, los resultados positivos pueden ser significativos.

Debemos buscar que la experiencia del estudiante sea tan eficiente como efectiva en cuanto a costos como sea posible para todos. Esto puede significar programas acelerados en cualquier punto del esquema educativo —desde ganar créditos universitarios en el colegio, hasta crear rutas para programas de cuatro años y programas posteriores. Tenemos que considerar cómo se pueden adaptar estas rutas viéndolas con un lente que se centre en el estudiante —desde la duración hasta la modalidad de los programas— del que todos se puedan beneficiar. Además, integrar experiencias prácticas en todas las materias de especialización (majors) amplía la cantidad de experiencia, les muestra a los estudiantes lo que se puede lograr y les da conexiones para futuros empleos. También esto se debería idear de manera que sea incluyente y retire las barreras para el ingreso.

La equidad parte de los líderes en el sector de la educación superior y conlleva que la comunidad del campus refleje a la comunidad estudiantil. Reconocer y celebrar una población de estudiantes diversa mejora la experiencia para todos. No podemos olvidar el rol de la familia en el éxito de un estudiante. Se sabe que los estudiantes que tienen un sistema de apoyo tienen más probabilidades de éxito, y esto se cumple en particular con estudiantes de primera generación.

Aunque nuestra meta más importante es asegurar que los estudiantes no solo se gradúen sino que prosperen, toda exposición a la educación postsecundaria tiene un impacto. En cada uno de sus niveles, la educación superior mejora los ingresos y el bienestar, y beneficia a las familias y a la comunidad en general. Como líderes en educación superior, tenemos el privilegio y la responsabilidad de ayudar a cada estudiante a alcanzar el éxito cerrando la brecha de la equidad en la educación. z La Dra. Anne Prisco es presidente de la Universidad Holy Family. Antes de hacer parte de la Universidad Holy Family, la Dra. Prisco fue presidente de la Universidad Felician y vicepresidente de la Universidad Loyola Marymount. Fue miembro del profesorado de la Universidad St. John’s y ocupó cargos de liderazgo en la categoría sénior en Hunter College y Lehman College de CUNY. *Las estadísticas provienen del Centro Nacional de Estadísticas en Educación y El Concejo Americano de Educación.

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inseguridad alimentaria en todo el país. Estamos orgullosos de poder ayudar a nuestra comunidad mientras trabajamos juntos para seguir adelante.

¿Quién celebra el quinto?

Bank of America.

Por quinto año consecutivo, Bank of America ha compartido con nuestros empleados el éxito de nuestra empresa a través del valioso premio de remuneración Sharing Success.

Para reconocer el arduo trabajo del equipo, este premio es adicional a la remuneración normal. Y este año, estamos orgullosos de conmemorar que por primera vez la mayoría de estos premios se otorgan en acciones de Bank of America.

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

Esto significa que este año se compartieron mil millones de dólares en acciones de Bank of America con el 97% de nuestros empleados, además de la compensación habitual.

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

“Quiero agradecer a mis compañeros aquí en el área metropolitana de Philadelphia por su arduo trabajo y dedicación constantes.

Si bien es posible que otros bancos otorguen premios como el nuestro de vez en cuando, me enorgullece trabajar para una organización que ha recompensado a nuestros empleados durante cinco años consecutivos. Porque el éxito es mejor cuando se comparte”.

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

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