Hola Nebraska, July 4th
I wish you all a joyful and festive holiday weekend! The 4th of July holds a special place in my heart and within my family. In celebration of this meaningful day, I invite you to read the editorial below, penned by my brother many years ago. His words continue to resonate deeply, especially in these times. I hope you find it as inspiring and thought-provoking as I do. Enjoy!
– Tar Macias, Publisher
Do Hispanics celebrate the 4th of July?
“Yes, immigrants celebrate the 4th, just like everyone else”
By Alvaro Macias, Originally published on July 4, 2006
A few years ago, I was meeting with a client who wanted to know if Hispanics celebrated the Fourth of July. Before he asked, he made sure he could ask me a question that might sound “bad.” I think it was a very valid question, given that he knew I was born in Mexico and that holiday is not celebrated there.
Happy Birthday Frida
Fashion Run-way Walk/Entertainment – Live Music on July 6th
Benson Theatre – 7:00 pm
The South Omaha Museum of Immigrant History, will commemorate the 117th birthdate of Frida Kahlo whose legacy is known worldwide as both an artist and a Pioneer Women’s Rights Icon.
Midwest Tacos & Tequila Fest
Las Chingonas Entertainment and Falconwood Park partner to bring a new, annual fest to Bellevue – Midwest Tacos & Tequila Fest – Saturday, July 13, featuring 15+ Taco Trucks, Live Music, and More!
Live Music, Lucha Libre, Omaha Circus Arts, Kid Zone and More at Midwest Tacos & Tequila Fest, presented in partnership by Las Chingonas Entertainment and Falconwood Park, Saturday, July 13, in Bellevue.
Fremont residents say community embraces diversity, despite ordinance requiring legal status to rent property
By Kassidy Arena, Senior Reporter Nebraska Public Media News
Daniel Moran got out of his car in front of a business in downtown Fremont with a handful of envelopes and papers. He opened the door and walked into la panadería, or the bakery, called Artesan Bread. Owner Edna Suarez greeted him with a warm welcome.
Moran was dropping off a sticker for Suarez to put up on her front door. It said “Les invitamos a practicar su español aquí.” In English, that translates to “We invite you to practice your Spanish here.”
Growing local food businesses in the Midwest is at the heart of a new grant program
By Isa Luzarraga, The Midwest Newsroom
Kneeling in the loamy Nebraska soil, Maya women from the Q’anjob’al community plant rows of corn. Once it is harvested, they dry and mill the corn into a fine meal for pupusas — a Central American comfort food common in El Salvador and Guatemala. Once the corn griddle cakes are cooked and paired with a filling, maybe chicharrón and quesillo, the women sell the pupusas to her neighbors.
Don’t miss Mexican Rising star IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward as he returns to Iowa for the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race weekend
By Philip Joens, Des Moines Register
All 27 full-time IndyCar entries took the track at Iowa Speedway on Thursday for a Firestone tire test ahead of Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend in July.
Thursday was the first time since a partial repave of all four corners that IndyCar drivers took to Iowa Speedway, where the series has raced 19 times since 2007. It also marked the first time that IndyCar’s new hybrid cars were on the track. The top minor league IndyCar series, IndyNXT, was scheduled to test Friday.
Upcoming events in July 2024 and beyond:
- Latino Small Business Conference on August 17th in Omaha
- 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Gala on September 13th in North Platte
- Fiestas Patrias Omaha on September 13th in Omaha
- Conferencia de Mujeres en español on September 27th in Bellevue
If you would like us to share your event, please send it to us at HolaAmerica2000@gmail.com
