Ary Mondragon is a native born Mexican, local activist and community organizer in the DMV area. She has spent the last six years advocating for a number of different social causes that have directly affected her community, including the decriminalization of marijuana, female empowerment, support for marginalized families, and immigration reform.
Pedro Biaggi is a native born Puerto Rican, who moved to NYC at the age of 16. He has spent his career as the voice of the Latin Community during his many positions as a community figure, promoter, correspondent, anchor, radio personality, TV Host, producer and CEO for a number of international media platforms, such as Univision, CBS Radio. Warner Music Group, La Red Hispana, Autentica 950AM & 94.3 FM, Central FM, El ZOL 99.1 FM, The Pedro Biaggi Show, as well as the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment.
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a festive holiday where family and friends come together in fellowship to remember and celebrate the lives of their passed loved ones, by building altars, holding candlelight vigils, and partaking in the favorite foods, drinks, and items of the deceased.
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Traditionally, this holiday celebrates the memory of children on November 1st and adults on November 2nd. Living relatives and friends gather in the streets of the communities, the homes of loved ones, and the cemeteries where loved ones have been laid to rest.
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 Our mission is to share the true meaning and tradition of the holiday with all cultures within the metropolitan area.
