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Across New York, educators socioemotionally support their newly arrived students
The auditorium glowed under stage lights, a low hum of anticipation in the air. Rows of graduates sat in their black caps and gowns. In the audience, families whispered, some holding up phones to record. Near the edge of the stage, Duaa smoothed...
Colombian Glossary: Spanish Words Only Used in Colombia!
Colombian Spanish represents the country’s identity and culture, with words that are used only in each corner of Colombia. Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY NC 2.0 Colombia is not only known for its biodiversity, coffee, and music, but also for the...
Luther College’s Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month events foster dialogue
In November, Luther College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month through a series of events designed to foster dialogue and strengthen community building. The events are free and open to the public. The monthlong commemorative...
The STAND Festival returns—A showcase of immigrant and refugee arts
isi bhakhomen in Mami. | Photo by Henry Chan The STAND Festival returns Nov. 1 to 10, celebrating immigrant and refugee artists. One of the shows is dancer and choreographer Jhoely Triana’s Las Mujeronas (Nov. 1, The Annex)—reflecting the...
Where Food Meets Heart: Latinos Salud’s Bazaar Serves Culture and Care | WATCH
Costumes, cuisine, and community were all on display at Latinos Salud’s 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Food Bazaar. The event went down Oct. 17 at their Wilton Manors headquarters. More than a dozen countries from the Caribbean, Central, and South...
Columbia student activist Mohsen Mahdawi condemns 'attack on human rights' in Gaza
The war in Gaza is a “genocide” and a “destruction of the international order,” pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi told community members at Dartmouth on Oct. 23. The event, entitled “Mohsen Mahdawi @ Dart,” was co-hosted by the Palestine...
The Greatest Show on Earth coming to the Kaseya Center
The Greatest Show on Earth is an adrenaline-packed celebration of human talent, where world-class athletes and performers from around the globe showcase extraordinary, jaw-dropping skills. Step inside The Greatest Party on Earth – tickets now are...
‘Trump doesn’t represent us’: US activist groups to push for climate action at Cop30 in Brazil
Despite historic environmental rollbacks under a president who pulled the US from a key international climate treaty – and recently called global warming “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world” – US civil society groups say they are...
Half of uncontacted indigenous groups could be gone in decade: Report
(NewsNation) — Half of the uncontacted indigenous groups around the world could be wiped out in the next 10 years, according to a report. Analysis from Survival International, a London-based Indigenous rights organization, revealed at least 196...
How Medellín, Colombia Became One Of 2026’s Top Travel Destinations—And What’s Next For The ‘City Of Eternal Spring’
Medellín, Colombia was named among the best places to travel in 2026 by National Geographic. getty As travelers look ahead to a bustling holiday season, leaders across the tourism industry are setting their sights on 2026, revealing their...
Colombia towards the Constituent Assembly: Bogotá prepares for massive mobilization
The Colombian president called on citizens to gather on October 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the Plaza de Bolívar, amid growing accusations by Donald Trump. Petro has decided to appeal to the people in the face of Donald Trump’s latest attacks and...
Little Colombia Bakery and Goods holds official ribbon cutting
Little Colombia Bakery and Goods, an Emporia dining spot with authentic Colombian cuisine, held its official ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon. The bakery, co-operated by Diana Mendoza, opened in April. In the first six months of operation,...
Griffith Foods’ Model in Colombia: Robots with a Human Touch
Griffith Foods is a U.S.-origin company with a global presence and nearly five decades in Colombia. Its purpose is “Nourish the World by Blending Creativity and Care.” With more than 100 years of experience, it has established itself as a...
Warning isolated Indigenous groups could vanish within a decade
From the depths of Brazil's Amazon to Indonesia's rainforests, some of the world's most isolated peoples are being squeezed by roads, miners and drug traffickers - a crisis unfolding far from public view or effective state protection. A new report...
FIFA & Global Citizen announce advisory board for FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
SportsPosted at: Oct 27 2025 8:32PM Zurich (Switzerland), Oct 27 (UNI) FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the formation of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board, marking a major milestone in the initiative’s mission to raise...
US Reportedly Weighing Possible Ground Operations in Venezuela and Colombia
The United States is reportedly considering possible ground operations against Venezuela and Colombia, according to statements by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. Credit: Daniel Torok, The White House, Public Domain. The United States is reportedly...
Who are the world's indigenous uncontacted peoples and why are they under threat?
27 October 2025, 13:57 | Updated: 27 October 2025, 17:00 The world's almost 200 groups of uncontacted people are suffering from what an indigenous rights organisation calls "silent genocides". The tribes, predominantly sharing the Amazon...
Day of the Dead: A Mexican Tradition Embraced Across Latin America
The Day of the Dead is a tradition that originated in Mexico and is now celebrated throughout much of Latin America, where Mexican culture is highly regarded. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. In Mexico, the first days of November are...
Colombian man to serve minimum 42 years in U.K. prison for grisly double murder
LONDON (AP) — A 35-year-old Colombian man was sentenced Friday to a life sentence with a minimum term of 42 years after murdering two men in their London apartment and then dumping their remains in suitcases in southwest England.Article content...
Why are uncontacted Indigenous people at increasing risk?
What’s the context? Forced contact from evangelists and influencers are rising threats uncontacted Indigenous people face in the Amazon rainforest. LIMA - Uncontacted Indigenous people have never been more under threat and half of the groups could...