Radioplasma is celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month in June, with stories of immigrants in our community, who share their experiences coming here. This is the story of artist, painter, arts advocate, fine art and antiques restorer, Vitek Kruta, from Czechoslovakia. You … Continue reading Immigrant Stories: Vitek Kruta
We close our June’s series of immigrant stories, with a powerful, and inspiring conversation with Holyoke resident, Samantha Singh. She is from Guyana. Her story shows how much immigrants contribute to the society, as they care for the wellness of their families, and their community as well. June is National Immigrant Heritage Month, and The City of Holyoke celebrated it throughout the month, with different events at the Wistarihurst Museum, The Heritage State Park, and the Holyoke Council on Aging & Senior Center. This series of immigrant stories produced by radioplasma, is a homage to celebrate the diversity of immigrants that … Continue reading Immigrant Stories: Samantha Singh
Steven Huerta is a Holyoke resident artist, creator of the exhibition “Journeys: An American Mix Tape”, displayed at the Wistariahurst Museum and it was made to celebrate June, National Immigrant Heritage Month. On this conversation with Huerta, you will get to know the details about this collection of art pieces, that tell a story, connect with immigration, history, heritage, music, memories, and beauty. You can visit the Wistariahurst Museum’s website to see the pieces of this exhibition. Continue reading STEVEN HUERTA “Journeys: An American Mix Tape”
Holyoke is a city of immigrants. Known as the “Ireland’s Parish”, even before being officially named as the City of Holyoke, the “Paper City” has always been home for different cultures, nationalities, traditions, and influences. For this reason, the recognition of the immigrants who made and still make Holyoke what it is, becomes a month-long celebration of diversity, community, and identity during June, National Immigrant Heritage Month. Mayor Alex Morse, talk about the celebration, some of the activities planned for the month of June, and the importance of recognizing the different communities in the city. The Wistariahurst Museum will be … Continue reading HOLYOKE CELEBRATES IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH IN JUNE
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