We're presenting a new series from ¿Qué Hay de Nuevo, New Hampshire?. It's called Visibles.
Every week, we'll share a story focused on a moment in time that’s defined the life of a Granite Stater in the Latino community.
Know someone you think we should feature in the story? Share it with our lead reporter on the series, Gaby Lozada, on WhatsApp or by text at 323-840-9703.
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Juan Marcos shares his experience of how he broke away from the traditions that tied him to a patriarchal and conservative future. -
Ana Colón and her brothers grew up in a violent home, but they created strong bonds of love with each other and their mother.
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Since he lost his father, Ariel Duque has believed that all people are predestined to live something God wants. He has been through many experiences heeding that call.
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Jannette Valdez says she put off her dreams for a long time. She focused on raising her kids and working hard. But recently, she decided to take a chance on herself and become her own boss, pursuing a love for makeup she’s had since she was a child.
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When Johnny was a kid, his mom felt she was forced to make a choice for her family because she felt her Philadelphia neighborhood was safe for her family.
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At fifteen, Allison understands that her mom’s efforts have allowed her to live in peace and be surrounded by a family that makes her feel safe. Spanish is spoken at home and fostering connections to her mom’s home country of Colombia is a constant in their lives.
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The recent high school graduate moved to Manchester from the Dominican Republic less than a year ago and became an essential part of his school community.
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Bryan Flores just finished his junior year at a boarding school in northern New Hampshire. He likes video games and climbing. He says that he found the perfect setting to do that in this state.
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Samantha and Eliana Dominguez are 17 and dream of being pilots, engineers or architects. For now, they're finding ways to start conversations about racism at their school.
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That sense of feeling comfortable in her own skin came after many years of learning to accept her roots and herself.
