WelcomingLNK Radio talks with El Centro de las Américas’ Executive Director, Romeo Guerra, about their long-standing work supporting Latino immigrants in Lincoln, El Centro’s upcoming annual Latino Festival, and the cultural contribution and economic value brought by immigrant neighbors.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Lincoln City Libraries about the many programs and services they offer to the community. Lincoln City Libraries is a great Welcoming Week partner hosting several events of all sorts for the community to enjoy.

WelcomingLNK Radio speaks with Hasan Khalil, a Lincolnite from Iraq who is a leader in the Yazidi community, a musician, and entrepreneur. Hasan shares about his experiences from a decade in refugee camps to choosing to make Lincoln his home.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks about Lincoln Welcoming Week, a series of events every September celebrating cultural divserity in our community. Chatting with Francisca Beltran about the history of Welcoming Week and how Lincoln shines as a welcoming city.

WelcomingLNK Radio speaks with Raul Sarmiento, a Lincolnite from Colombia who is a community leader and entrepreneur. Raul shares about his experiences and his decision to share his story in the Your Story Matters book project.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Matthew Bokovoy and Michelle Hassler who are part of a team leading the Your Story Matters book project. The effort will result in a published book of first person essays from New Americans who call Lincoln home.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Christa Yoakum, a local nonprofit and government leader who has been investing in welcoming work in Lincoln for many years, dicsussing the Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming & Belonging Strategic Plan for Immigrants and Refugees.