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Episode 12 features the story of Daniel Moreno, a young professional in the city of Philadelphia who never gave up on his pursuit of education.

For this episode of Digest, hosts Yamily and Nigel delve into Julián Castro’s Police Reform. They also speak about Joe Biden’s struggle with Latino outreach. And finish the conversation highlighting Bad Bunny’s historical cover for Playboy. 

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For today's episode of Digest, hosts Ana Maria and Yamily highlight how Coronavirus has returned to the front pages. They also remember the life of Chicano author Rudolfo Anaya. And speak about Peru's largest LGBTQ disco club turning into a supermarket during COVID-19.

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For this episode of Cuéntame, we had a conversation with Wilson Ching, who is a pop singer with a very diverse background.

This edition of Digest welcomes staff writer Nigel Thompson to talk with Ana Maria about the primary’s evolution and the state of Latinx candidates. They remember the story of Sylvia Rivera, the pioneering Latinx that led the revolution for LGBTQ rights in the US. And to finish the episode they speak about Paulo, the first Cuban child to have officially been recognized to have two mothers.

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This episode of Cuéntame features Alliyah Maduro and her 12-year-old sister, Amarelis Vargas, who told their story of how they started their own accessory and beauty website.

For this edition of Digest, hosts Ana Maria and Yamily, talk about the recent Supreme Court decision ruling that the trump administration cannot end DACA. They share the story of the first free town in the Americas, San Basilio Palenque. And to finish, they highlight the singer Pablo Alborán's announcement. 

This episode of Cuéntame features the story of Temple University Medical Student, Juan Cerezo, and his journey to become a future doctor. 

Cerezo was born in Cali, Colombia and lived there 7 years old. His family moved to Cliffside Park in New Jersey and he recalls having difficulty adapting to the English language. Cerezo never considered a college degree until he visited Rutgers University and instantly fell in love with the school. After pursuing his degree from the university’s school of science, he was advised to continue into medical school. Finding the right mentorship and with encouragement, he was admitted into 8 different medical schools. Listen as he recounts how he chose Philadelphia to continue his medical studies. 

In this edition of Digest, our hosts invite, Martiza Zuluaga, one of our new staff members to talk about her recently published article about the possibility of dismantling the police. They also speak of the powerful statement the Black Cowboys represented at the George Floyd protest. And to finish the episode, they speak about Cardi B and her message about loving her "pajón." 

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In this new episode of AL DÍA Digest, host Ana Maria and Yamily delve into how George Floyd's death was the last straw. They also bring to light an issue that remains true in Latin America: structural racism hidden under the idea of mestizaje. And to finish with a happy note, they talk about the story of Los Caú, the tropical twin band of Kiss. 

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