Daniela Doncel
Latino Communities ReporterDaniela Doncel is a Colombian American journalist who joined 黑料吃瓜网 in November 2024. Through her reporting, Daniela strives to showcase the diversity of the Hispanic/Latino communities in 黑料吃瓜网. Her interests range from covering complex topics such as immigration to highlighting the beauty of Hispanic/Latino arts and culture.
At the core of her reporting is one question: 驴qui茅nes somos? Who are we? 黑料吃瓜网 is home to Hispanics/Latinos from all over the world, representing various countries. Daniela aims to get a full picture of that diversity and demonstrate the impact the communities have on the state.
Daniela has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of 黑料吃瓜网 and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. She worked as the news director at UConn鈥檚 WHUS Radio and as a general assignment field reporter and anchor at WTIC NewsTalk 1080.
When she鈥檚 not out reporting, Daniela enjoys writing fictional stories, hiking 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 scenic trails and reading while snuggled up with her Yorkshire Terrier, Meela.
Have a story to share? She can be reached at ddoncel@ctpublic.org.
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Ecuatorianos Unidos en 黑料吃瓜网 organizo una celebraci贸n del d铆a del Primer Grito de Independencia de Ecuador en el Capitolio Estatal en Hartford. -
The Dominican American Coalition of 黑料吃瓜网 brings its first Dominican parade for the growing Dominican diaspora in the state. -
Ecuatorianos Unidos en 黑料吃瓜网 hosted an event at the state Capitol to honor the el D铆a del Primer Grito de Independencia, Ecuadorian Independence Day.
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The advocacy group Greater Danbury Unites for Immigrants is raising awareness of ICE agent practices they say they haven鈥檛 seen before in their area. -
Over a 100 people gathered at Plainville High School Stadium to remember Raymond Moreau, a 35-year veteran of the Plainville Fire Department. -
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La compa帽铆a de baile latino BFAmericas organiz贸 el Carnaval de Colombia por segundo a帽o consecutivo en Stamford Town Center. -
Salsa Socials invita a cientos de personas a bailar en Pratt Street de Hartford en su regreso por s茅ptimo a帽o. -
Salsa Socials invite hundreds to dance on Hartford鈥檚 Pratt Street as it returns for its seventh year.
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The Latin dance company BFAmericas hosted the Colombian Carnival for the second year in a row at Stamford Town Center.
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La compa帽铆a de teatro Pa鈥檒ante organiza nuevos eventos para atraer p煤blico y ayudar a contrarrestar los recortes de fondos de la Administraci贸n Trump a las artes.
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