Hola Nebraska, September 19th
Hola, Nebraska! As we continue celebrating Latino Heritage Month, we're thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview we had with State Senator Tony Vargas, who is running for Congress. There are also many festivities to join this weekend, such as Arepazo 2024 and the first-ever Michelada Fest. Please share this newsletter with your friends and family. For the articles in Spanish, you can visit this link.
¡Hola, Nebraska! Mientras continuamos celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Latina, estamos encantados de traerles una entrevista exclusiva que tuvimos con el Senador Estatal Tony Vargas, quien se postula para el Congreso. También hay muchas festividades a las que sumarse este fin de semana, como Arepazo 2024 y el primer Michelada Fest. Por favor comparta este boletín con sus amigos y familiares. Para los artículos en español, puedes visitar este enlace.
Exclusive interview: Sen. Tony Vargas Talks Historic Race, Family Sacrifices, and Fighting for Nebraska’s 2nd District
By Chuy Renteria, Hola Nebraska
Maybe it’s just me, but it’s hard not to compare Nebraska state Sen. Tony Vargas to former President Barack Obama. Specifically, Obama as an Illinois state Senator coming into his own as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, primed and pumped for the groundswell that would take him to the presidency.
The Venezuelan Arepa Experience in Omaha
By Karlha Velásquez, Hola Nebraska
The Venezuelan community in Omaha warmly invites everyone to enjoy one of Venezuela’s most beloved dishes, the arepa, at Arepazo 2024. The event will take place on Saturday, September 21, at Elmwood Park’s Booth 2 (808 S 60th St, Omaha) from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
It’s FREE! Just bring your appetite and a positive attitude for a fun time.
The perception is that smaller communities are dying. The reality: Many are growing, for one reason. Immigration
By Natalia Alamdari, Flatwater Free Press
Wakefield, NE – It’s lunch, and Rosa Brambila rings up an order of enchiladas and rice for a man from Guatemala, here in Nebraska to work. She pours a beer for a woman from Nicaragua, then brings out a burrito for the town’s only newspaper reporter.
On the TV behind the bar, sportscasters run through soccer highlights in rapid Spanish. Taylor Swift blares over the restaurant speakers as Brambila’s gaggle of grandkids sing and dance among empty tables. They spend their summer days with Grandma at “the big yellow house” – their name for La Michoacana, the restaurant Brambila has run in this northeast Nebraska town for the past 25 years.
Omaha Michelada Fest
Get ready to raise your glasses, Omaha! The first annual Omaha Michelada Fest is set to take place on Saturday, September 21st, from 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the picturesque Riverfront Plaza at Lewis and Clark Landing. Organized by Toximiche, this unique festival is dedicated to celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Michelada, a refreshing and flavorful Mexican cocktail made with beer, lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and peppers.
ArteLatinX 2024!
Omaha event celebrates immigrant communities amid heated conversations on immigration
By Kassidy Arena, Senior Reporter Nebraska Public Media News
Grabbing cafecito, or some coffee and gossip, with a group of friends is something common in many cultures, but especially prevalent in Hispanic cultures.
And that’s why the Heartland Workers Center (HWC) chose it as a theme for its event to celebrate immigrants in Nebraska. HWC is a statewide organization that focuses on organizing leaders, promoting workers’ rights and fostering civic engagement.
Upcoming events in September 2024 and beyond:
- Celebrando Siouxland September 16-22 in South Sioux City
- Michelada Fest Omaha on September 21 in Omaha
- Arepazo on September 21 in Omaha
- Conferencia de Mujeres en español on September 27 in Bellevue
- Latino Small Business Conference on October 5 in Scottsbluff
