The November 2025 edition of AMEXCAN’s digital magazine La Voz de la Comunidad continues the organization’s mission to promote justice, human rights, education, and inclusion for Mexican and Latino communities in the Carolinas and Mexico, grounded in values such as commitment, solidarity, and transparency. A central feature is an in-depth piece on Día de Muertos, tracing its origins to mesoamerican Indigenous traditions that later blended with Spanish Catholicism. The article explains the significance of November 1 and 2, details the elements of a traditional ofrenda—cempasúchil flowers, sugar skulls, pan de muerto, papel picado, copal incense, favorite foods and drinks, and photos of loved ones—and notes UNESCO’s 2008 recognition of the celebration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Another key article, “El Despertar Político Latino en Carolina del Norte,” by Rodrigo Hebrard, examines the growing political presence of the Latino community, which now represents about 11.4% of North Carolina’s population and has achieved a record 27 Latino candidacies in the 2025 municipal elections. The “Huellas AMEXCAN” section documents the organization’s recent activities: the 5th Día de Muertos Festival in Wilson, which brought together more than 400 people; the “Corriendo por una Cura” run/walk in Greenville to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and early detection; and a visit from Mexico’s Consul General in the Carolinas, Donají Alba Arroyo, which reaffirmed collaboration, the return of Mobile Consulates, and a joint work plan.
Looking ahead, the magazine announces two major December events: the 14th Annual Community Leadership Awards on December 9 in Winterville, and the Gran Posada Navideña on December 13 in Greenville. Together, these stories and activities underscore AMEXCAN’s role in preserving culture, expanding civic participation, and supporting community well-being across the region.
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