‘Queremos ser grandes’: Latine Community Discusses Civic Engagement Ahead of Philly Elections.
At a recent community event hosted by Inti Media, leaders from local organizations gathered to discuss how civic engagement can extend beyond Election Day. The Short Film Screening + Conversation: Civic Engagement in the Latine Community event highlighted the work of residents and groups dedicated to making government participation more accessible, especially for Philadelphia’s Latine community.
Opinion - Finding community, building leadership: My experience as a 2025 NAHJ Adelante Academy fellow
Opinion - Finding community, building leadership: My experience as a 2025 NAHJ Adelante Academy fellow. By Gabriela Watson-Burkett on October 11, 2025.
Inti Media’s founder reflects on her journey as a 2025 NAHJ Adelante Academy Fellow, sharing how the program strengthened her leadership, expanded her professional network, and deepened her commitment to fostering equity and community within journalism.
“The Story of Many of Us” - Iconic Cuban Director Gloria Rolando Discusses Her Films and Challenges of Afrodescendants at Schomburg Symposium Opening
By Gabriela Watson-Burkett. March 6, 2025.
At the “Flores para Gloria” event, Afro-Cuban filmmaker Gloria Rolando showcased her films, including Diálogo con mi abuela (2016), highlighting the history of Black women and the challenges of the African diaspora. Rolando addressed racism and social fragmentation in Cuba, connecting personal memories to collective struggles. A night of reflection on identity and resistance.
“La historia de muchos de nosotros” - Gloria Rolando icónica directora de cine y afro-cubana hable de sus peliculas y desafios de afrodescendientes en el inicio del Simposio Schomburg
Por Gabriela Watson-Burkett. 6 de marzo de 2025.
En el evento “Flores para Gloria”, la cineasta afrocubana Gloria Rolando presentó sus películas, como Diálogo con mi abuela (2016), destacando la historia de las mujeres negras y los desafíos de la diáspora africana. Rolando abordó el racismo y la fragmentación social en Cuba, conectando memorias personales con luchas colectivas. Una noche de reflexión sobre identidad y resistencia.
“A História de Muitos de Nós” – Gloria Rolando, icônica diretora cinematográfica Cubana, debateu seus filmes e desafios dos afrodescentes, na abertura do Simpósio Schomburg
Por Gabriela Watson-Burkett. 6 de março de 2025.
No evento “Flores para Gloria”, a cineasta afro-cubana Gloria Rolando conversou como público a respeito de um de seus filmes, Diálogo con mi abuela (2016), destacando a história das mulheres negras e os desafios da diáspora africana. Rolando abordou racismo e fragmentação social em Cuba, conectando memórias pessoais à luta coletiva. Uma noite de reflexão sobre identidade e resistência.
"Não ter medo de usar sua voz e se manifestar" – Imigrantes Latinos refletem sobre segurança pública no sul da Filadélfia
Por Jensen Toussaint. 17 de setembro de 2024.
Na Filadélfia, residentes estimam segurança pública como um aspecto crucial. Com o recente aumento de crimes levanta preocupações acerca da segurança e qualidade de vida, líderes comunitários enfatizam a importância de atender às necessidades humanas básicas juntamente com a redução da criminalidade.
As the presidential election approaches, Philly's Indigenous community highlights affordable housing, land, and sovereignty
By Camila Carolina Romero and Gabriela Watson-Burkett. November 3, 2024.
As the presidential election nears, Philadelphia's Indigenous community emphasizes affordable housing, land rights, and sovereignty. Despite historical voting advancements, Indigenous peoples remain underrepresented. The effects of colonization, poverty, and systemic inequities persist, highlighting the urgent need for policies that address their rights and living conditions.
“Not feeling afraid to use your voice and speak up” - Latine Immigrants reflect on public safety in South Philly
By Jensen Toussaint. September 17th, 2024.
In South Philadelphia, residents strive for productive lives, with public safety being a crucial aspect. While safety can mean different things, experts define it as the protection of the public. Community leaders emphasize addressing basic human needs alongside crime reduction, as recent crime surges raise concerns about safety and quality of life.