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Alyssa N. Salcedo

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief

Hello, I’m Alyssa! I’m a bilingual investigative data journalist pursuing my master’s at DePaul. I’m passionate about data-driven investigative reporting and covering local news! I was born in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic but immigrated to the U.S. when I was five. I love writing stories about the Latine community, and other cultures different from my own! 

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El edificio del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de los Estados Unidos se puede ver el martes 21 de enero de 2025, en el centro de Chicago.

Funcionarios de Chicago anuncian compromiso para proteger a los inmigrantes en ‘espacios santuario a pesar de las nuevas políticas de la administración Trump

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2025
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building can be seen Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in downtown Chicago.

Chicago officials announce commitment to protecting immigrants in ‘sensitive spaces’ despite new Trump administration policies

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2025
Chabela Rodríguez se sienta en un banco mirando la ruta del desfile de vehículos en la Avenida Pensilvania el 20 de enero de 2025. Votó por el presidente Trump debido a sus políticas sobre inmigración, seguridad fronteriza y economía.

Latinos que apoyan a Trump comparten sus esperanzas de cambios en los próximos cuatro años

Alyssa N. Salcedo, Nupur Bosmiya, and Alondra M. Castañeda
January 21, 2025
From L-R: Sandra Cabrea, Chabela Rodriguez and Roxany Perez pose for the camera in front of the motorcade fence going down Pennsylvania Avenue on January 20, 2025. They all travelled from Miami to attend President Trump's inauguration

Latines who backed Trump share their hopes for the next four years at the Inauguration

Alyssa N. Salcedo, Nupur Bosmiya, and Alondra M. Castañeda
January 21, 2025
Immigrant rights and social justice organizations and migrant workers participate in a march for "International Day of Action and Solidarity with Migrants" in front of the Federal Building downtown Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Mass Deportations set to begin in Chicago, here’s what to know

Alondra M. Castañeda, Nupur Bosmiya, and Alyssa N. Salcedo
January 18, 2025
Members of Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) join immigrant rights and social justice organizations and migrant workers in a march for "International Day of Action and Solidarity with Migrants" in front of The Metropolitan Detention Center, a U.S. federal prison in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Deportaciones Masivas Comenzarán en Chicago, Esto es lo que Debes Saber

Alyssa N. Salcedo, Nupur Bosmiya, and Alondra M. Castañeda
January 18, 2025
Introducing La DePaulia's 2025 editorial team.

[Photo] Letter from the La DePaulia Editor: Our team is committed to uplifting Chicago’s underrepresented communities 

Alondra M. Castañeda, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2025
A group of uncommitted delegates and other pro-Palestinian supporters gather on Aug. 21, 2024, outside the United Center in Chicago. The group is holding a sit-in after being denied a Palestinian-American speaker at the DNC.

DNC night three theme ‘A Fight for Our Freedoms’ felt in and outside convention center

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
August 22, 2024
A spectator takes a photo of the jumbotron during night one of the DNC, on Aug. 19, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago.

Live Updates: The DNC, protests continue on Chicago’s West side

The DePaulia Staff
August 18, 2024
Los estudiantes se acuestan en el suelo en una protesta de "Die-In" el 4 de marzo de 2024 en el tercer piso del Centro de Estudiantes. Su posición es una indicación de las vidas palestinas perdidas en la crisis humanitaria en Gaza.

[Photo] Estudiantes comprometidos a presionar a DePaul para desligarse de Israel tras desmantelamiento del campamento de solidaridad con Gaza

Rodolfo Zagal, La DePaulia Contributing Writer
May 20, 2024
Students lie on the floor in a “Die-in” protest on March 4, 2024 on the third floor of the student center. Their position is an indication of the Palestinian lives lost in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

[Photo] Students vow to continue pushing DePaul to divest from Israel after Gaza Solidarity Encampment was dismantled

Rodolfo Zagal, La DePaulia Contributing Writer
May 20, 2024
Rocío Villalva, "DACA latina influencer" and creator of Chido Chicago, takes photos of food for her social media pages on May 9, 2023.

DACA Latina influencer practices activism by promoting Latine owned small businesses in Chicago

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2024
Rocío Villalva, "DACA latina influencer" y creadora de Chido Chicago, toma fotos de comida para sus páginas en redes sociales el 9 de mayo de 2023.

Influencer indocumentada práctica activismo promoviendo pequeños negocios latinos en Chicago

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2024
DePaul students usher out counter protesters that the encampment in the quad on April 30, 2024. Students from multiple organizations were present in the demonstration.

DePaul student encampment invites diversity and intersectionality

Alyssa N. Salcedo and Nupur Bosmiya
May 6, 2024
Los estudiantes de DePaul expulsan a los contra manifestantes del campamento en el patio central el 30 de abril de 2024. Estudiantes de múltiples organizaciones estuvieron presentes en la manifestación.

Estudiantes latinos en DePaul incitan apoyo al campamento contra la guerra

Alyssa N. Salcedo and Nupur Bosmiya
May 6, 2024
Student protestors at the DePaul encampment in the quad, hang a sign with their community guidelines on April 30, 2024. The sign was painted by student protestors.

Estudiantes manifestantes en el campamento de DePaul en el patio central cuelgan un letrero con sus pautas comunitarias el 30 de abril de 2024. El letrero fue pintado por los estudiantes manifestantes.

A tent in the DePaul encampment is decorated with student-made posters and a Palestinian flag on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Many of the tents throughout the quad are similarly decorated, showing support for Palestine.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Day two of DePaul’s “Gaza Solidarity Encampment”

The DePaulia Staff
May 1, 2024
Letter From the Editor: Our growing team is committed to expand coverage of the Latine community in Chicago

Letter From the Editor: Our growing team is committed to expand coverage of the Latine community in Chicago

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2024
Carta del Editor: Nuestro equipo está comprometido a ampliar la cobertura de la comunidad latina en Chicago

Carta del Editor: Nuestro equipo está comprometido a ampliar la cobertura de la comunidad latina en Chicago

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2024
Miembros de Las Valientes, un grupo que aboga por sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, protestan en La Villita el 14 de octubre de 2023. El grupo abogó por la Ley de Karina, que protegería a las sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica.

Propuesta de ley para proteger víctimas de violencia doméstica nombrada en honor a madre latina de Chicago permanece estancada en la Asamblea General

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Members of Las Valientes, a group that advocates for survivors of domestic violence, protest in Chicago’s Little Village community on Oct. 14, 2023. The group advocated for Karina’s Bill, which would protect survivors of domestic violence.

Domestic violence bill named after Latina mother killed by husband remains bottlenecked in General Assembly

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Una ofrenda en el Museo Nacional de Arte Mexicano celebrando las vidas de aquellos que han fallecido en el último año.

En Día de Muertos, una comunidad en luto celebra la vida de mujeres de Chicago asesinadas o desaparecidas, buscan justicia: ‘Ella no ha sido olvidada y todavía es amada.’

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2023
Ofrenda, or altar, at the National Museum of Mexican Art celebrating the lives of those who have died this past year.

On Day of the Dead, a grieving community celebrates the lives of Chicago women murdered or disappeared, and seek justice: ‘She’s not forgotten and she’s still loved’

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
Los migrantes duermen en tiendas de campaña afuera del distrito policia 19 el 19 de octubre. Chicago es una de varias ciudades lideradas por demócratas que han visto una afluencia de migrantes desde agosto del año pasado. Cary Robbins

Profesora de DePaul proporciona recursos para abogados que representan a migrantes en Chicago

Alyssa N. Salcedo and Cary Robbins
October 21, 2023
Migrants sleep outside in tents outside of the Addison Police Station on Oct. 19. Chicago is among several democratic led cities that have seen in influx in migrants since August last year.

DePaul professor provides resources for lawyers and caseworkers representing migrants in Chicago

Alyssa N. Salcedo and Cary Robbins
October 21, 2023
Lena Charles and Rogelio Silva teach English as a second language classes at Friendship Community Place on Thursday Oct. 12. These classes help migrants learn phrases they need to advocate for themselves.

Jefferson Park volunteers host English classes and provide resources to migrants

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2023
Lena Charles y Rogelio Silva imparten clases de inglés como segundo idioma en Friendship Community Place el jueves 12 de octubre. Estas clases ayudan a los migrantes a aprender frases que necesitan para abogar por sí mismos.

Voluntarios de Jefferson Park ofrecen clases de inglés a los migrantes

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2023
El grupo de danza del Centro de las Artes Peruanas realiza danzas de culturas Indígenas en Perú.

Festival de danza en Chicago une culturas latinoamericanas

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2023
The Center for Peruvian Arts dance group performs dances from Indigenous cultures in Peru.

Dance festival unites Latin American cultures in Chicago

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2023
Venezuelan migrants selling food in downtown Chicago.

Some Venezuelan migrants sell traditional food downtown to support themselves

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2023
Migrantes venezolanos vendiendo comida en el centro de Chicago.

Algunos migrantes venezolanos venden comida tradicional en centro de Chicago para mantenerse

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2023
A collection of sketches and writing by Remedios Varo.

[Photo] Surrealist artist explores science, magic and spirituality through her art

September 25, 2023
A collection of sketches and writing by Remedios Varo.

Surrealist artist explores science, magic and spirituality through her art

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2023
A painting by Remedios Varo titled "Harmony."

Una colección de bocetos y escritos de Remedios Varo.

Artista surrealista explora la ciencia, magia y espiritualidad a través de su arte

Alyssa N. Salcedo, La DePaulia Former Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2023
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