Gilberto Santa Rosa, known as 'The Gentleman of Salsa', will perform at the MGM Theater in National Harbor, Maryland, on February 10 as part of his 'Auténtico' tour that began in the Dominican Republic in November. The tour will continue across the United States until mid-June. Santa Rosa promises a comprehensive repertoire from his early albums to his latest, 'Debut y Segunda Tanda', nominated for the 2023 Latin Grammy Award. He emphasizes the importance of music and technical arrangements in his concerts and appreciates the cultural exchange and diversity of his audience. With over seven million monthly listeners on Spotify worldwide, Santa Rosa has several confirmed concerts in the U.S. and has received seven Grammy awards. Tickets for the February 10 concert at 8:00 PM are available through Ticketmaster or at the theater box office.

Kaylhan Garcia, a third-year student at American University and a first-generation college student, founded Dreamers Thrive to support Latino students in Texas with college applications and scholarships. Despite facing obstacles in her own college application process, Garcia was inspired to create the organization to provide guidance and resources to students of color. Dreamers Thrive has gained recognition and sponsorship from Cheetos and Bad Bunny for its mission to empower young Latinos. Garcia emphasizes the importance of representation, community support, and role models in higher education, and organized the first 'Latinos in Higher Education Summit' in Galveston, Texas.

The article by Aline Behar Kado discusses the experiences of migrants in Washington D.C., focusing on the challenges they face, such as obtaining legal documentation, finding community, and overcoming language and cultural barriers. Jacinthe Paul, a Haitian immigrant, shares her personal journey of moving to the U.S. and the lengthy process of getting her papers. The article highlights the role of local non-profit organizations, such as SAMU First Response, CARECEN, Ayuda DC, and the Office of Migrant Services, in providing essential services to migrants. Mayor Muriel Bowser's declaration of D.C. as a sanctuary city is mentioned, along with the city's efforts to support migrants through housing, legal, and medical services. The article also touches on the increase in Latino representation and activism in local government, the proposed Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act, and the importance of diversity in contributing to the city's problem-solving and cultural richness.