Danya Pérez (she/her/ella)
@danyaperez.bsky.social
¡Hola! I am a Latina journalist covering our Latino and Hispanic communities for the Houston Landing. ¡También hablo y escribo en español! Reach me at danya@houstonlanding.org for tips, questions & chisme 😉🫶🏼
Over the holiday break I had the pleasure of publishing two stories featuring mujeres talentosas. One is about mariachi singer Vanessa Alonzo and her husband Horacio Alonzo, who went from learning all things lowrider, to designing & making her stage looks:
houstonlanding.org/mariachi-low...
houstonlanding.org/mariachi-low...
Mariachi and lowriders: This Houston couple found inspiration in each other's art
Vanessa and Horacio Alonzo created adjacent careers bonded by their love for each other and their craft. Together, they’ve perfected dress designs.
houstonlanding.org
January 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Over the holiday break I had the pleasure of publishing two stories featuring mujeres talentosas. One is about mariachi singer Vanessa Alonzo and her husband Horacio Alonzo, who went from learning all things lowrider, to designing & making her stage looks:
houstonlanding.org/mariachi-low...
houstonlanding.org/mariachi-low...
The festive atmosphere many expected to see along the Navigation corridor during the traditional Guadalupana celebration was gone this year as city officials cracked down on food vendors. Most of them said they invest thousands in the two-day event each year.
The first evening of the Virgen de Guadalupe celebration along the East End Navigation corridor ended in tears and losses for many food vendors who were told to pack up and leave or face fines, even arrests. Great reporting by @danyaperez.bsky.social
First night of Fiesta Guadalupana ends in confusion, chaos over vendor permits
After changes to the market along the Navigation esplanade, many vendors who sought spots elsewhere failed to get the correct permits.
houstonlanding.org
December 13, 2024 at 3:44 PM
The festive atmosphere many expected to see along the Navigation corridor during the traditional Guadalupana celebration was gone this year as city officials cracked down on food vendors. Most of them said they invest thousands in the two-day event each year.
Reposted by Danya Pérez (she/her/ella)
Several Houston schools were named after supporters of slavery and segregation. Here’s what’s being done about it:
HISD mulling new names for several schools honoring supporters of slavery, segregation
The eight facilities are named after historical figures who supported slavery, segregation, genocide and other historical injustices.
houstonlanding.org
December 8, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Several Houston schools were named after supporters of slavery and segregation. Here’s what’s being done about it:
My latest for the @houstonlanding.bsky.social on changes to the upcoming Fiesta Guadalupana on the East End. Read the full story here:
houstonlanding.org/overcrowding...
houstonlanding.org/overcrowding...
Overcrowding concerns push several vendors out from popular East End Virgen de Guadalupe celebration
The East End’s Virgen de Guadalupe event has gotten so popular, crowds have begun to clog the esplanade. District officials hope a vendor ban will help.
houstonlanding.org
December 5, 2024 at 9:49 PM
My latest for the @houstonlanding.bsky.social on changes to the upcoming Fiesta Guadalupana on the East End. Read the full story here:
houstonlanding.org/overcrowding...
houstonlanding.org/overcrowding...
Reposted by Danya Pérez (she/her/ella)
I love stories like this - about people who follow their joy. @danyaperez.bsky.social wrote about two sisters who grew up as Jehovah’s Witnesses but launched a party and celebration product company for the Latino community.
‘Cultura Confetti’: These twin sisters infuse cultura into every-day celebrations
Through Cultura Confetti, Houston twin sisters create products to celebrate Latinos of all ages with party decor that reflects their culture.
houstonlanding.org
December 1, 2024 at 5:34 PM
I love stories like this - about people who follow their joy. @danyaperez.bsky.social wrote about two sisters who grew up as Jehovah’s Witnesses but launched a party and celebration product company for the Latino community.
This week my @houstonlanding.bsky.social colleagues and I wrote about the young vote and why organizers want to engage future voters as early as possible. Read the full story and play with a very cool map here:
houstonlanding.org/lifelong-vot...
houstonlanding.org/lifelong-vot...
‘Lifelong voters’: Organizers seek to engage young people of color in Harris County
As the makeup of Harris County’s voter-eligible population turns younger and more diverse, organizers seek ways to get them involved.
houstonlanding.org
November 27, 2024 at 8:40 PM
This week my @houstonlanding.bsky.social colleagues and I wrote about the young vote and why organizers want to engage future voters as early as possible. Read the full story and play with a very cool map here:
houstonlanding.org/lifelong-vot...
houstonlanding.org/lifelong-vot...
What an honor it is to have this thoughtful, compassionate story told by @annacat.bsky.social, @paulcobler.bsky.social & Lexi Parra be the first I share here. Please take the time to read it. You won’t regret it - houstonlanding.org/i-dont-want-...
‘I don’t want her to be forgotten’: The election is over. Alexis Nungaray’s grief remains.
The death of Alexis Nungaray’s 12-year-old daughter set her mother on a political crusade in her memory, often at the expense of her ability to grieve.
houstonlanding.org
November 21, 2024 at 3:57 PM
What an honor it is to have this thoughtful, compassionate story told by @annacat.bsky.social, @paulcobler.bsky.social & Lexi Parra be the first I share here. Please take the time to read it. You won’t regret it - houstonlanding.org/i-dont-want-...