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Fiesta Colombia, the Hispanic Center's annual fundraising event, was held at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem. -
Contributed/Ashley FontonesThe massive street party and cultural celebration featured music from Rumba Caliente, Los Adolescentes Orquesta and Oro Solido.
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The bill will be reworked by the Lehigh County Human Relations Advisory Council and legislators after conflicting amendments prevented it from moving forward -
A festival in Allentown's Arts Park Sunday celebrated the Dia de los Muertos, along with the Valley's Mexican and Hispanic communities.
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Lehigh Carbon Community College has gotten a $200,000 grant that will be used to help Hispanic students pursue STEM majors.
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The Diocese of Allentown's Catholic Charities is not accepting new immigration cases, but the nonprofit is working to "rebuild" its program, a spokesperson said.
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Dozens celebrated Honduras’ independence with a flag-raising ceremony outside Allentown City Hall on Friday, the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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The flag is a combination of different Hispanic and Latino countries, forming a giant tree with symbols of growth.
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The legendary salsa group performed their biggest hits and displayed perfectly-timed dance moves.
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The hiring of a new executive director completes an extensive search, according to the board of the South Bethlehem facility. Victoria Montero served as executive director for the past five years.
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In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has announced $310,000 in grants for 21 organizations serving historically marginalized communities.
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This year's Puerto Rican Day Festival and Parade in Allentown shares the island territory's culture.
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It's the 1st time the city, which has a majority of Hispanic residents, will host the convention.
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LVHN's Dr. Robert Ray Jr. is working with an internal task force on diversity and inclusion.
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Critics of the new maps, like Victor Martinez, say they reduced the number of Latinos in some districts.
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Opponents say a new Lehigh Valley Senate seat splinters rapidly-growing Latino communities.
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The term "LatinX" is meant to include everyone and make them feel welcome.
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Impacting the lives of young people is a matter of partnerships, says a CADCA official and community organizer.
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The money will be used in part for neighborhood improvement projects and job training.
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The Democrat becomes the youngest ever elected to Allentown council.
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Candidates reach out to potential voters by going door-to-door and hosting listening sessions.
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Three Hispanic candidates are on the Republican ticket for Lehigh County commissioner.
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The Allentown man who placed the 911 call was among two people who died in a house fire in July 2020.
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Voters in Allentown will have the chance to remove English as the city’s “official” language in the upcoming election.
