I am from Colombia, South America. My grandmother was a poet, my mother a dancer and my father was a doctor who treated  everyone regardless of their ability to pay.  I LEARNED FROM THEM the importance of HELPING OTHERS while promoting ARTS AND CULTURE. 

“When I came to Richmond 24 years ago to marry my husband, William King, I knew very little English but it was easy for me to adapt to a new culture. It was very hard for my daughter who was 12 years old. She was placed in an ESL class and was very unhappy until she was asked to write an essay about her culture.  She made a video of herself dancing SALSA.  With her presentation not only did her pride return, but her confidence, security and motivation – all major keys for a happy, successful life.”

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