Stories by Patricia Serrano

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Patricia Serrano is an Argentine journalist, audio producer, and podcaster based in Asheville, NC. Her work focuses on la comunidad latina in North Carolina and the complex underlying stories and relationships connecting us throughout the Americas. Publications include NPR's Radio Ambulante and Blue Ridge Public Radio, Univision, and Enlace Latino NC, where she is hosting and producing Enlace Latino Podcast. Patricia was a 2022 Cothinkk Grant recipient for accelerating positive changes in communities of color in Asheville and WNC. 

Patricia is married to journalist and story editor David Seth Miller; together they’re building the nonprofit Recording Las Américas which supports bilingual audio storytelling for local communities in Western North Carolina. Social Media: @patriciavserrano

Patricia Serrano es una periodista argentina, productora de audio y podcaster que llegó a Asheville hace 3 años pero siente que ama las montañas apalaches desde toda su vida. Su trabajo se enfoca en contar las historias de la comunidad latina en el oeste de Carolina del Norte, sobre todo, pero también en el estado, el país o en cualquier lugar de las Américas. Ha publicado historias en Radio Ambulante, Blue Ridge Public Radioño, Univision y Enlace Latino NC. Actualmente es la host y productora de Enlace Latino Podcast.

Patricia y su marido, el periodista y director David Seth Miller, lanzaron Recording Las Américas, una organización sin fines de lucro que tiene por fin apoyar, fortalecer y generar historias bilingues en audio contadas por sus propios protagonistas. 

Social Media: @patriciavserrano

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Asheville Authentic Latinx Food Scene: 20+ Latinx Food Spots

Did you know back in the 80s, Asheville just had two Latin restaurants? Today there are dozens of places bringing flavors and culture from across Latin American to the Asheville area.  Some of these places are classic sit-down restaurants. But there are also cafés, pop-ups, taquerias, pupuserias, food trucks, and even bodegas.  Check out these Latinx-owned restaurants and food

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La comunidad latina en Asheville: una historia de amor

En honor al mes de la herencia hispana, te contamos la historia de la migración latina a Western North Carolina a través de algunos de sus protagonistas. La primera vez que llegué a Asheville estaba asustada. Mi inglés no era bueno y, entre todas las cosas que me daban miedo, mi peor pesadilla era no ser entendida. Una mañana me armé de valor y

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Celebrating a Generation of Asheville's Latinx Community

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here’s a brief history of the Latinx migration to Western North Carolina and its evolution here in Asheville, as told by our local community. Arriving in Asheville for the first time I was scared. With my poor English, the idea of talking to people and not understanding became a huge fear. But one morning I got up the courage and decided to walk West

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Latinx-Owned Businesses in Asheville, NC

Did you know that the Latinx community is the largest minority group in Western North Carolina? More than 20 Latin American countries are represented in this vibrant and rapidly growing population. Within this kaleidoscope of cultures and customs there are numerous local Latinx Asheville business leaders and entrepreneurs across art, culinary, media and other spaces. Here are seven of their

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