Ashley Ortega

Marketing and Production Assistant

Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ashley Ortega is a storyteller and photographer. As a future public relations professional she hopes to help non-profit organizations develop educational programs centered around supporting art and culture and improving the lives of the minority-majority people of Philadelphia. As a writer, her focus is on her own personal experiences, the stories of immigrant families, environmental injustice, modern colonization, and public policy. 

Right now Ashley produces content for ¡Presente!’s social media accounts, as well as a few other research projects to publish in the future. 

Two books she would read again are “My Wicked Ways” by Sandra Cisneros and “Bless Me Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya.

Content by Ashley Ortega

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The state of Latino voters in Philly and beyond ahead of the 2024 presidential election
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The state of Latino voters in Philly and beyond ahead of the 2024 presidential election
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BY NIGEL THOMPSON ON JULY 10 2024

Explore the crucial role of Latino voters in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania as the 2024 presidential election approaches. Despite current low turnout trends, discover strategies to mobilize this key demographic and impact the race between Biden and Trump.

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Poll Reveals Surprising Support for Mass Deportations in 2024 Elections, Fueling Divisions Over Immigration Policies
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Poll Reveals Surprising Support for Mass Deportations in 2024 Elections, Fueling Divisions Over Immigration Policies
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BY JENNIFER HERNANDEZ ON MAY 30, 2024

Immigration is a top issue in the upcoming elections, with increased support for conservative policies, including mass deportations and ending birthright citizenship. Advocacy groups are concerned about ICE arrests of immigrants with pending criminal charges, adding to the debate.

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Comerciantes de Kensington y sus retos para salir adelante en medio de la crisis de opioides
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Comerciantes de Kensington y sus retos para salir adelante en medio de la crisis de opioides
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BY JENNIFER HERNANDEZ ON MARCH 20, 2024

Los propietarios de negocios en Kensington se enfrentan actualmente a una amplia gama de desafíos que están directamente relacionados con la crisis de los opioides. Algunos de estos desafíos incluyen un aumento en las primas de seguros, recolección de basura perdida, campamentos para personas sin hogar y uso de drogas fuera de sus establecimientos. Estos problemas han disminuido el número de clientes y plantean importantes preocupaciones de salud y seguridad relacionadas con el mercado de drogas al aire libre.

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Kensington's Business Community Speaks: The Realities of the Opioid Crisis
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Kensington's Business Community Speaks: The Realities of the Opioid Crisis
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BY JENNIFER HERNANDEZ ON MARCH 5, 2024

Business owners in Kensington are currently facing a wide range of challenges that are directly linked to the opioid crisis. Some of these challenges include an increase in insurance premiums, missed trash pickups, homeless encampments, and drug use outside their establishments. These issues have decreased the number of customers and pose significant health and safety concerns related to the open-air drug market.

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The Bok Building: A Space for Cultural Rebirth for the Latine Community in Philadelphia
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The Bok Building: A Space for Cultural Rebirth for the Latine Community in Philadelphia
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BY DAISY MURGUIA ON FEBRUARY 13TH 2024

The Bok Building is widely recognized as a hub for artists and a place for community events to be held without charge. Community leaders and artists share their experience with the Bok Building and the impact it has on the community with journalist Daisy Murguia. Artists share the need for a space where people can come together to collaborate and organize.

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Edificio Bok: Un Espacio para el Renacer Cultural en Filadelfia para la Comunidad Latina
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Edificio Bok: Un Espacio para el Renacer Cultural en Filadelfia para la Comunidad Latina
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POR DAISY MURGUIA. EL 13 DE FEBRERO DEL 2024

El edificio Bok es ampliamente reconocido como un centro para artistas y un lugar para eventos comunitarios que se llevan a cabo sin costo alguno. Líderes comunitarios y artistas comparten su experiencia con el Edificio Bok y el impacto que tiene en la comunidad con la periodista Daisy Murguia. Los artistas comparten la necesidad de un espacio donde las personas puedan reunirse para organizarse y colaborar.

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