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Covers:  immigration, latino community, latino representation, writers, opinion, immigrant issues, race and ethnicity, arts and culture, philadelphia, religion, journalism and media, editorial
Latina writer, editor & journo @PhillyInquirer. Books: Nuestra América (Running Press, 2020) and Ink (Rosarium Publishing 2018). She/her/ella.
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This photo is about bodies - migrant bodies, and our body politic. Don't look away

This photo is about bodies - migrant bodies, and our body politic. Don't look away

This is a story about bodies. A body of water. A river running through mountain, bosque, desert and city; alo…

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My immigration dystopia novel was called 'far-fetched'. Not anymore | Sabrina Vourvoulias

My immigration dystopia novel was called 'far-fetched'. Not anymore | Sabrina Vourvoulias

I knew we were in trouble when undocumented immigrants started disappearing. It was 2008, and they were being…

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What does protest sound like? For this Philadelphia activist, it's the eight-string jarana.

What does protest sound like? For this Philadelphia activist, it's the eight-string jarana.

Yared Portillo, a Philadelphia community activist, has four of them: One she built from scratch; two others w…

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Multiple Philadelphia organizations say latest ICE raid was made to put immigrants 'in their plac...

Multiple Philadelphia organizations say latest ICE raid was made to put immigrants 'in their plac...

"ICE's goal is to build cooperative, respectful relationships with our law enforcement partners to help preve…

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Sadly, hate has a home in Chester County: Black Coatesville family latest victim of Nazi vandals

Sadly, hate has a home in Chester County: Black Coatesville family latest victim of Nazi vandals

Janine Humphrey and her family moved to Coatesville from Morgantown, Berks County two weeks ago. In part it w…

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These Kensington community leaders were fighting the heroin crisis long before Dr. Oz showed up |...

These Kensington community leaders were fighting the heroin crisis long before Dr. Oz showed up |...

The Rev. Jessie Alejandro-Cruz was out on the 2700 block of Emerald Street in Kensington on Sunday. The 30 to…

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Preventing Suicide: Breaking the Silence

Preventing Suicide: Breaking the Silence

The number of people, including children, turning to suicide is steadily growing. That number could continue …

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Preventing Suicide: Breaking the Silence Digital Documentary

Preventing Suicide: Breaking the Silence Digital Documentary

Suicide is considered a whispered word. But those who have attempted it - and their friends and relatives - a…

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In South Philly, a Lati-Mex Basketball League Stands Tall

In South Philly, a Lati-Mex Basketball League Stands Tall

Ever play basketball against much taller opponents who - regardless of your determination - win every tip off…

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A Chemist, a Feminist and a Theologian Go to a March ...

A Chemist, a Feminist and a Theologian Go to a March ...

She is one of the 1,000 most cited chemists in the world. She's written papers with three Nobel prize winners…

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After deportation, the long way home - Sabrina Vourvoulias - Medium

After deportation, the long way home - Sabrina Vourvoulias - Medium

For two men from Philadelphia the distance back is measured in more than miles "You are from where you were r…

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In Philly, signing a change in reentry narratives - The Whole Story

In Philly, signing a change in reentry narratives - The Whole Story

Yes, quite literally, signing. Reentry is suddenly a hot topic. Google alerts for reentry-related articles po…

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The Berks Mothers' Christmas Wish: Their Families' Freedom

The Berks Mothers' Christmas Wish: Their Families' Freedom

Vourvoulias: Asylum-seeking mothers held with their children at a Berks County detention center ask to be spa…

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Immigration's impact as seen through a trip to the supermarket

Immigration's impact as seen through a trip to the supermarket

When my parents moved us from Guatemala City to Chester County in the mid-1970s, we were the first Latino fam…

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Right Now, Philly Politics Is Even More Disheartening Than Usual for Latinx

Right Now, Philly Politics Is Even More Disheartening Than Usual for Latinx

Vourvoulias: Anti-immigrant legislation and alleged money laundering by our lawmakers make it all but impossi…

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What the Unity Cup Says About Philly Is Pretty Great

What the Unity Cup Says About Philly Is Pretty Great

Vourvoulias: Play has started, and we're seeing not just a beautiful game, but the heart of a city. At its mo…

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OPINION: Detaining Asylum-Seekers in Berks Is a Tragedy; Detaining Their Children Is Immoral

OPINION: Detaining Asylum-Seekers in Berks Is a Tragedy; Detaining Their Children Is Immoral

Vourvoulias: Immigrant mothers on hunger strike in Berks Detention Center say they've been subjected to "psyc…

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Did D.A.'s Office Refuse to Charge Alleged Sexual Assaulter Because He Was Drunk?

Did D.A.'s Office Refuse to Charge Alleged Sexual Assaulter Because He Was Drunk?

Vourvoulias: District Attorney's Office is now saying it will do some "additional investigation." Gwen Snyder…

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Why I'm Breaking Up With SEPTA

Why I'm Breaking Up With SEPTA

Vourvoulias: My relationship with SEPTA has always been a love/hate thing. And after the Silverliner crisis, …

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Meet Philly's New Latinx Political Class

Meet Philly's New Latinx Political Class

The next wave of Latinx politicos in Philly is in the wings, laying the groundwork for the future. It is the …

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Why the Co-Owner of One of Philly's Favorite Taquerias Was in Jail Tuesday

Why the Co-Owner of One of Philly's Favorite Taquerias Was in Jail Tuesday

Vourvoulias: Lluli Pilar of Los Taquitos de Puebla was among four Philadelphians who blocked traffic to prote…

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Putting a price - and a time limit - on a child's well-being

Putting a price - and a time limit - on a child's well-being

HB 1947 sailed through the Pennsylvania House in April. Amid the most hotly contested and heavily covered pri…

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Want to Save a Historic Black Church in Philadelphia? You Have Until June 6th. Here's How.

Want to Save a Historic Black Church in Philadelphia? You Have Until June 6th. Here's How.

St. Peter Claver is part of the same "sacred ground" as other African American mother churches - Mother Bethe…

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Inside the Seriously Exhilarating Black Comic Book Scene

Inside the Seriously Exhilarating Black Comic Book Scene

Ta-nehisi Coates' Black Panther is the tip of the iceberg. With the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention…

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