She’s redefining what it means to follow your true path. Latin Grammy-winning artist Yelena Rodriguez is on a mission to inspire hope and healing through faith-filled music. Her journey is one of transformation, purpose, and letting God lead the way.

Ready to try something new? Across the U.S., Mexican restaurants are honoring centuries-old Indigenous traditions by adding crunchy, flavorful insects, such as grasshoppers and ants, to their menus.

El mundo de la música latina despide a una leyenda. Eddie Palmieri, el maestro del piano que revolucionó la salsa y creó el latin jazz, partió a los 88 años dejando un legado eterno de ritmo, alegría y creatividad sin límites.

East Boston’s view tells a story of change. A 1979 photo of locals fishing meets its modern-day twin, revealing just how much the neighborhood and skyline have evolved. As part of our Then & Now series, we reflect on the beauty, loss, and complexity of transformation.

A mural may fade, but its story lives on. As Hola Cultura brings our Before & After series to East Boston, we’re looking back at where it began, “My Culture, Mi Gente,” a beloved mural created by youth and artist Joel Bergner in D.C. in 2009.

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From tea at Eastie Farm to harbor kayaking, Jeronimo Palacio’s first Eastie Week was unforgettable. The 12th annual celebration of East Boston’s culture and community was a joyful reminder of belonging and resilience. 🎨 #EastieWeek 🔗 holacultura.com/eastie-week-...

A horse in a suit. A rat with a plant. Welcome to Katty Huertas’ world. The Colombian-born, D.C.-based artist turns everyday scenes into surreal storytelling, from animal-packed Metro murals to landscapes inspired by myth and memory.

Irene Pantelis convierte lo cotidiano en algo mágico. De Bolivia a D.C., su obra combina de forma armoniosa el realismo mágico, la naturaleza y la memoria, utilizando tinta, agua y texturas naturales para explorar la imaginación y las raíces culturales.

Today we celebrate Peru’s Independence Day! On July 28, 1821, General José de San Martín declared independence in Lima, raising the red and white flag. Peruvians honor the day with parades, music, fireworks and traditional food. #PeruIndependenceDay #July28 #PeruvianPride

If you come to Peru, you HAVE to try this! Two street food favorites you can’t miss are anticuchos and picarones. Which would you try?

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East Boston is changing — help us capture it before it’s gone. Hola Cultura is launching Tide Talks, an oral history project to preserve the voices, memories, and experiences of Eastie residents. From rising rents to rising tides, your story matters. Live in East Boston? We want to hear from you!

Extreme heat in DC isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous. Doctors report more heat-related illnesses as temps rise, especially among kids, elders, outdoor workers & those with health issues. 💧 Stay hydrated 🧊 Take breaks ⚠️ Know the warning signs

En “Crucero de otoño” de Luis del Val, navegamos en un crucero de lujo lleno de deseo, poder y secretos. Una novela de intriga social y espionaje, con humor e ironía, disponible en tu biblioteca pública.

¡Hoy celebramos la Declaración de la Independencia de Colombia! July 20 marks the day in 1810 when the cry for freedom was raised in Colombia. What began in Bogotá would echo across South America, inspiring other independence movements throughout the region.

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🎧 Today, listen to the final episode of Hola Cultura’s "Sidewalk Stories," made with the Boston Research Center. “The Voice Above the Roar” revisits East Boston’s legacy of activism and the grassroots newspaper that told its stories for nearly 20 years. 🔗 holacultura.com/east-bostons...

📚 En "Cinco Esquinas", Vargas Llosa mezcla deseo, poder y escándalo en plena dictadura de Fujimori. Una historia provocadora sobre corrupción, prensa amarillista y secretos de alcoba. Parte de nuestra serie #LeamosTodos — disponible en bibliotecas públicas.

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Did you know East Boston could have been completely wiped off the map in the 1970s to make room for a larger airport? Today, we share the second audio program from our “Sidewalk Stories” series, made in partnership with the Boston Research Center (BRC). 🔗 holacultura.com/east-boston-...

¡Hoy celebramos la Independencia de Argentina! July 9 marks the day in 1816 when Argentina formally declared its independence from Spanish rule. At the Congress of Tucumán, leaders from various provinces gathered to take this historic step toward sovereignty.

Some Washington, D.C. neighborhoods can be 10 to 20 degrees hotter than greener, leafier areas. Join us in person on July 16 for a community discussion about how extreme heat can disproportionately affect Ward 7, with reporting from @holaculturadc.bsky.social. 👉 bit.ly/4nA8FIr

Rats are thriving and climate change is part of the reason. Warmer cities mean more food, shelter & fewer predators. But it’s more than a pest problem, it’s a sign of rising inequality in a hotter world.

¡Hoy celebramos la Declaración de la Independencia de Venezuela! July 5 marks the day in 1811 when Venezuela became the first South American country to formally declare independence from Spain. Venezuelan patriots decided that enough was enough and took a bold step toward freedom.

You won’t leave these stories the same. In "Dreams in Times of War," Oswaldo Estrada captures the raw, unfiltered immigrant experience through twelve powerful short stories. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of borders.

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“Everybody wants a piece of East Boston,” said Eva Biscegli in the ’90s. Decades later, her words still resonate. Our new audio series with the Boston Research Center blends past & present voices to reflect on activism, gentrification & the future of Eastie. 🎧 holacultura.com/celebrating-...

Behind every immigration journey is a story of resilience. Since 1981, CARECEN has supported Latine immigrants with legal aid, housing justice & pathways to citizenship — always rooted in community power & human rights.

Here are 2 iconic Latin American beverages & their cultural significance: Caipirinha: Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça, lime & sugar. A symbol of celebration & culture. Café de olla: Spiced Mexican coffee brewed with piloncillo & cinnamon, rooted in revolution, rich in tradition.

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📣 Hola Cultura is expanding! We’re launching "Tide Talks" in East Boston, an oral history project uplifting immigrant voices in a neighborhood rich with Latine roots. Expect new stories from Boston, D.C. & beyond where Latine culture thrives.

What does healing look like in color, fabric & memory? D.C.-based Boricua artist Rebecca Perez reclaims trauma, motherhood & identity through la bata, the iconic house dress, as a symbol of care, labor & legacy. 🧵✨

🕊️ Con profundo pesar, compartimos la partida de Arturo Griffiths (1949–2025), un incansable luchador social y defensor de la comunidad afrolatina e inmigrante en D.C. Su energía, compromiso y amor por su gente dejaron huella en cada rincón de la ciudad. Gracias por todo, Arturo.

Say hello 👋 to our Arts & Humanities SPEL team for Summer 2025! This creative and highly qualified group is ready to explore the arts and human experience through impactful storytelling. Stay tuned for what's on the horizon for this semester 🌅📚🎭

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“If they grab you, they’ll deport you without asking questions.” Harsh immigration policies have fueled fear, but also resistance. From walkouts to kitchen-table organizing, communities are rising up. This is what resilience looks like.

Meet our Society & Culture team for the summer #SPEL semester! ✨ They’re digging into the stories that shape D.C., from neighborhood roots to the changemakers of today. Stay tuned for powerful storytelling + fresh perspectives. #HolaCultura #DCvoices #StudentJournalism

Cities are getting greener—and more expensive. 🌳🌆 Green upgrades can boost health and drive displacement. How do we fight climate change without pushing people out?

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Three generations. One mask. Countless secrets. In "The Sons of El Rey," Alex Espinoza blends lucha libre spectacle with the pain of generational trauma, lost love & fading immigrant dreams. A powerful story of fathers, identity and the fight to be free. 🤼

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this graphic by Venkata Satish Jasti of @holaculturadc.bsky.social features in a @wcp.bsky.social article about where trees are being removed in the city

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🟡 Spotlight-funded story 🟡 For @wcp.bsky.social, @holaculturadc.bsky.social dug deep into DC's tree canopy landscape and found large tree removals across the city — with Ward 8 losing more healthy trees to development projects than any other ward. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7649...

Tree canopies in #DC are shrinking due to development. While efforts to expand tree cover face hurdles, their loss is creating urban heat islands, putting local residents at risk. Story by @ccmacdonald.bsky.social for @holaculturadc.bsky.social holacultura.com/how-developm...

🌳 For decades, kids played on the shaded lot at 1303 Talbert Terrace SE. Then last winter, a notice appeared: 27 trees would be cut for new townhomes. Now, neighbors are fighting to save one of Anacostia’s last green spaces and calling out a citywide trend. 🌡️

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🎉 Saying goodbye to spring, SPEL-style. On April 29, Hola Cultura’s spring 2025 Storytelling Program for Experiential Learning (SPEL) wrapped up another semester of journalism, creativity & growth. Applications for the summer session (May 27–July 29) are now open! 📝 Apply today!