President Biden’s inauguration, immigration plan celebrated by N.J. DACA recipients
Updated Jan 21, 2021;
Posted Jan 20, 2021
Immigrant rights advocates rally to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) on Wednesday outside of the Peter W. Rodino Federal Building in Newark. September 6, 2017 (Patti Sapone | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) Patti SaponePatti Sapone
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While watching Vice President Kamala Harris being sworn in, Itzel Hernandez was reminded of what she calls the “most American story.” The first-generation daughter of immigrants is breaking barriers as the highest-ranking woman of color in federal government.
“There’s this side of me that, despite some of the things we saw in the last year and last few weeks, I’m an endless optimist over what America is. I feel like we can breathe a little easier today,” said Hernandez, an undocumented immigrant and DACA recipient.
Spring performances to showcase classical and contemporary works By Milwaukee Ballet - Jan 15th, 2021 03:00 pm
Alana Griffith. Annia Hidalgo. Itzel Hernandez. Lizzie Tripp. Photo Nathaniel Davauer
MILWAUKEE – January 15, 2021 – Milwaukee Ballet today announced more details about its reimagined programming for the 2020-21 Season, featuring three, one-hour productions:
To the Pointe,
Encore.
“I am confident the balance of our season will delight and inspire fans of both classical and contemporary dance,” said Artistic Director
Michael Pink. “We were proud to lead the way with returning to the stage in December with
The Nutcracker: Short & Sweet and are now pleased to continue in a manner that prioritizes the health and safety of our dancers, staff, and patrons, and continues to serve our community.”