Month: June 2017

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JOURNEYS HOME: PERSPECTIVES ON IMMIGRATION

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This is a special feature, with the recording of the panel “Journeys Home: Perspectives on Immigration”, recorded at Heritage State Park Visitors Center on June 7th, 2017. The panelists are: Attorney Megan Kludt, an immigration lawyer from Curran & Berger, LLP, in Northampton. Professor Raul Gutierrez, a local Professor of Spanish at Holyoke Community College and a Mexican immigrant. Marikler Giron-Toensmeier, Manager at the WayFinders office in Holyoke and an honoree of Immigrant Heritage Month. Lastly, Eduardo Samaniego, an undocumented immigrant who is attending Hampshire College and is working for the Pioneer Valley Workers Center in Northampton. Mayor Alex Morse has … Continue reading JOURNEYS HOME: PERSPECTIVES ON IMMIGRATION

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Immigrant Stories: Marikler Toensmeier

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June is the National Immigrant Heritage Month. The City of Holyoke is celebrating with several activities dedicated to recognizing the contributions of immigrants from different cultures, and countries. As part of this celebration, radioplasma will feature during June, a series of stories from immigrants, living in Holyoke. Our first feature story is with one of the honorees of this year’s Immigrant Heritage Month celebration: Marikler Toensmeier, a native of Guatemala, and a beloved member of our community. You can follow the activities for this celebration at the Wistariahurst Museum’s website: http://www.wistariahurst.org And also at the City of Holyoke calendar website: … Continue reading Immigrant Stories: Marikler Toensmeier

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LIGHTHOUSE HOLYOKE

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This episode is a conversation about the story of Lighthouse Holyoke, with one of the Co-Directors, Josiah Litant. This is a beacon of inspiration and personalized education for youth. Know the story and development of Lighthouse and its achievements after two years in the city of Holyoke. To know more about Lighthouse Holyoke, its classes, activities, achievements, and get in contact with their Co-Directors, Catherine Gobron or Josiah Litant, you can visit their website: lighthouseholyoke.org   Continue reading LIGHTHOUSE HOLYOKE