Hispanic Heritage Month Coverage

Wake County EMS director pursues diversity in hiring to fill needs

Wake County is growing, and so is the need for more trained emergency medical Technicians to save lives. At a young age, Dr. Jose' Cabanas eagerly pursued this career in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Diversity is key in recruitment, Wake's EMS director says

Wake County is now focused on advancing medical services, including growing their internal paramedic program to save lives.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL reporter

Fact check: Biden ad claims Hispanic unemployment has been 'cut in half'

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, President Joe Biden's reelection campaign launched a series of ads targeting Latinos and Hispanics.

Marta Campabadal Graus, PolitiFact reporter

Hispanic Heritage month: New music director of the North Carolina Symphony

Music Director of the North Carolina Symphony, Carlos Miquel Prieto, plans to spread his message of inclusion through music.

Sanford restaurant recognized nationally for its Mexican cuisine

La Fonda Lupita is well known far and wide for their take on authentic Mexican cuisine.

Sanford restaurant owner continues family heritage of flavorful Mexican fare

A Sanford restaurant owner knows that people will drive a long way for great food. The business is already well known far and wide for their take on authentic Mexican cuisine and for it's pink and blue logo featuring the name "Fonda Lupita".

Rick Armstrong, producer

In Hispanic culture, teenage girls turn into young women on their 15th birthday

A Quinceanera is known for the celebration of a girl's 15th birthday. It's a transformation for a teenage girl into womanhood.

Julian Grace, WRAL Anchor/Reporter

Latina artist Miriam Ximil is the latest artist-in-residence at the Diamante Arts and Cultural Center in Raleigh

Latina artist Miriam Ximil has gone from doodles in her closet to becoming the latest artist-in-residence at the Diamante Arts and Cultural Center in Raleigh.

Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist

Miriam Ximil is creatively expressing her Hispanic hertiage through art

Latina artist Miriam Ximil is the latest artist-in-residence at the Diamante Arts and Cultural Center in Raleigh

Largest Latin American festival in the Triangle takes place Sunday

A great cultural experience is waiting for you this Sunday in downtown Raleigh. La Fiesta del Pueblo features arts, music and great food.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL Photojournalist

Hispanic liaison helps students get higher education at Wake Tech

WRAL's Ken Smith introduces us to Jose Fabre Jr. and how education changed the trajectory of his life.

Woman's passion for helping serve Siler City's Latino community a life's calling

A Siler City woman has dedicated more than 30 years of service to the community. She's done it all, from helping as an interpreter to encouraging people to get tested during COVID.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Siler City woman helps hispanic community through work as liasion

Ilana Dubester came to America from Brazil In 1989, she wanted to be a farmer, but had no idea what future was in store for her.

Interpreter connects families, students to the classroom

Emily Cervantes Acuña is helping students that were once like her.

Durham interpreter builds communication bridges to help students once like her

Interpreters play a critical role in enabling communication between Spanish-speaking families and the Durham Public Schools system. We're profiling one of those interpreters - Emily Cervantes Acuña.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Senior Durham reporter

Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to in-person celebration in Raleigh

It is Hispanic Heritage Month and people all across the country are celebrating their roots - including in Raleigh for the annual Fiesta Del Pueblo.

Crowds in Raleigh celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Fiesta Del Pueblo

It is Hispanic Heritage Month and people all across the country are celebrating their roots - including in Raleigh for the annual Fiesta Del Pueblo.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Bulls pitcher's perseverance shown through drive to reach big leagues

Durham Bulls relief pitcher Critofer Ogando shares his journey to the big leagues that began in his native Dominican Republic.

Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter

Bulls pitcher celebrates heritage in mission to make the big leagues

WRAL's Ken Smith goes one on one with Durham Bulls relief pitcher Cristofer Ogando about his journey to the big leagues.

Dia de los Muerto a painful reminder of loved ones lost to the pandemic

For thousands of families, Dia de los Muertos was a reminder of the pain they've suffered in the past two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Families in North Carolina cope with pandemic deaths on Dia de los Muertos

For thousands of families, Dia de los Muertos was a reminder of the pain they've suffered in the past two years due to COVID-19.

Keenan Willard, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter

Venezuelan native 'living her second life' in helping others

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we're highlighting a woman who is making a difference through immigration and legal services.

Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL reporter

Hispanic Heritage Month: Woman offers immigration and legal services to those in need

After battling health problems earlier in life, Jenny Bustamante Ferrel is living out a second life for others, offering immigration and legal services to the Hispanic community.

Orange County health worker pushing to vaccinate Hispanic community

On any day of the week, you can find Sandra Amado answering phones or outside engaging with her community. "In our language and in a way they can understand, we've been able to inform people," Amado, who works with El Centro Hispano, said.

In vaccination effort, speaking the language makes a difference

For a year and a half, Amado has been attending events or going door to door informing the Hispanic community about COVID-19 and ways they can protect themselves and each other.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter