Colombia Archives - The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Colombians Fighting For Basic Human Rights

June 1, 2021 Manuela Aguirre Franco Human Rights, protests, Colombia

More than a month has passed since thousands of Colombians started protesting in the streets of my country, but the anger is not only about increased taxes. It’s because the purpose of the tax increase has continued to exploit the middle class and leave the wealthy unscathed. Bloodshed has… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

It’s Vital That The Media Landscape Feature Diverse Representations

January 14, 2021 Alice Moreno Colombia, Lation, representation, Disney

This past December, Disney released a trailer for their new film Encanto that features a Colombian family with magical powers. As someone whose family is from Colombia, I cried after watching the trailer. It’s rare to find a positive representation of any Latino country in the media landscape. Although… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

Koubek Center To Present La Leyenda Vallenata

March 15, 2019 Looni Ingran Koubek Center, Playtime, Colombia

Puerta de Oro de Colombia will present La Leyenda Vallenata on March 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Koubek Center, 2705 S.W. Third St. Puerta de Oro de Colombia will perform guacharaca music using an accordion and caja. Attendees can expect workshops, a contest, arts and crafts,… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

Colombia Is More Than Pablo Escobar And Drugs

November 10, 2017 Valentina Gonzales Colombia, stereotypes, Narcos

There are many stories that have been written and filmed about Colombia, but most people are fascinated with the life of the city Medellín‘s narcos. The proof of this unhealthy fascination derives from the myriad of series and films that revolve around the paisa drug dealers. Many Colombians, including… Read the rest at our website.

Share

Copy short link