Are you ready for Día de los Muertos?
Hola, Nebraska! Día de los Muertos celebrations are just around the corner, and we’re excited to share a lineup of local events happening next week. Be sure to check out our event calendar at the end of this newsletter for all the details. We’re also celebrating big news here at Hola America News and Hola Nebraska—our publisher, Erika Macias, has been honored as Latina Publisher of the Year at the 42nd Annual National Association of Hispanic Publications awards!
Please share this newsletter with your friends and family. For the articles in Spanish, you can visit this link.
Por favor, comparte este boletín con tus amigos y familiares. Para los artículos en español, puedes visitar este enlace.
National Latino advocacy organization visits Omaha, announces endorsements
By Kassidy Arena, Senior Reporter and Arthur Jones, Multimedia Reporter/Producer Nebraska Public Media News
A few months ago, the organization’s PAC Adelante announced its first-ever endorsement for presidential candidate Kamala Harris. It also announced a second endorsement for State Sen. Tony Vargas in the congressional race
Read the article here! ¡Lea el artículo aquí!
Spotting & Avoiding Scams–FTC briefing with Omaha media & stakeholders
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Ethnic Media Services are hosting a roundtable news briefing in Omaha, Nebraska, to address the growing issue of scams and consumer fraud targeting all communities, including immigrants, communities of color, young people, and older adults.
Read details here! ¡Lea los detalles aquí!
Check out the photo gallery of the many events from the Latino communities of Nebraska in our Facebook page Hola America News and our Instagram @holaamerica
Hola America Publications comes home with 16 José Martí Media Awards at National Hispanic Publications Annual Conference
Hola America Publications celebrated an extraordinary achievement at the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) Annual Convention, held last week in Chicago, Illinois. The prestigious José Martí Media Awards, which recognize excellence in Hispanic journalism, honored both publications with a combined total of 16 awards, showcasing their continued commitment to uplifting Latino voices and providing high-quality journalism.
Among the awards Erika Macias, publisher of Hola America and Hola Iowa, was recognized as Latina Publisher of the Year, a prestigious honor that highlights her leadership, vision, and commitment to the Hispanic community.
See the photo gallery of the NAHP Conference here!
Banquet to honor economic impact of Latino businesses in Nebraska
By Kassidy Arena, Senior Reporter Nebraska Public Media News
Fremont. NE- The Hispanic Business Banquet is a fancy affair for Latino business owners, or dueños, and changemakers throughout the state.
Owners will be recognized for their work and economic contributions in Nebraska. It’s the first event of its kind in the region, but organizers are already planning for next year.
Continue reading here! ¡Lea los detalles aquí!
Sueños Summit: Building Latino Futures
Columbus, NE- The Sueños Summit 2024 was held on October 15 at Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska, bringing together nearly 400 students from across the state. The event aimed to equip Latino students, particularly those from rural areas, with the tools and resources needed to shape their academic and professional paths.
Continue reading here! ¡Lea los detalles aquí!
Upcoming events in 2024:
- Spotting & Avoiding Scams–FTC briefing on October 30 in Omaha.
- Día de los Muertos at Bellevue Berry Farm on November 2 & 3 in Papillion.
- Día de los Muertos en Kiewit Luminarium on November 2 in Omaha.
- Day of the Dead Tequila Tasting & Tapas on November 7 in Omaha.
- Casa de la Cultura presents Las Posadas on December 5 in Omaha
