WelcomingLNK Radio

Community Health Worker and first generation immigrant Luz Delgado shares about her journey from isolated loner to community builder, recognizing the self-reflection and compassion required to practice welcoming in polarizing times.

WelcomingLNK Radio visits with leaders from the Chinese and Vietnamese communities to learn about Lunar New Year. The International Quilt Museum shares about their upcoming Lunar New Year event for the entire community.

Lincoln is home to thousands of Karen refugees who have fled persecution and violence to make a home in the U.S. midwest. Karen New Year is a major cultural celebration for this vibrant community! We talked with leaders from Lincoln's Karen comnunity to learn about this joyous holiday.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with local partners about the Love Your Neighbor LNK campaign inviting Lincolnites to make valentines for immigrant neighbors.

WelcomingLNK Radio visits with leadership from Lincoln's New Americans Task Force, discussing the longevity and dinstinct value that this group brings to Lincoln.

WelcomingLNK Radio visits with the team from the Sheldon Museum of Art about their 2026 Hyphen American exhibition in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, inviting all Lincolnites to explore the cultural diversity and shared identity of our country and community.

WelcomingLNK Radio visits with staff from Lutheran Family Services about the resettlement and support services they provide to New American neighbors in Lincoln.

Christmas is a holiday celebrated by cultures across the globe. WelcomingLNK Radio visits with local immigrant neighbors from Mexico, Sudan, and Ukraine about their cultural and religious traditions during the Christmas season.

Maria Arriaga shares about her immigration journey and her work at the Nebraska Commission on Latino-Americans.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Lincoln City Libraries and the Asian Community & Cultural Center about Dust Child, the One Book One Lincoln 2025 selection. The conversation explores and celebrates the novels challenging real-life themes and connects the cultural links to life in Lincoln.

Hundreds of immigrant families in Lincon are losing their SNAP benefits because of federal changes, causing a crisis for many of our New American neighbors. WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Eric Savaiano with Nebraska Appleseed about the impact on local families and how the community can help.

Lincolnite Marcela Inzunza shares about her immigration journey from Mexico, from tragedy and hardship to healing and growth. Today she is a community advocate and leader serving other newcomers.

As immigration changes continue to impact our communities, a group in Lincoln is working to support local families.

The team from Lincoln Literacy talks about the value of English learning for New American neighbors. From the liberation of language acquisition to job training to community building, Lincoln Literacy's team helps newcomers to flourish.

WelcomingLNK Radio chats with the ladies of ECHO Collective, a unique Lincoln nonprofit that develops women immigrant entrepreneurs. The success of ECHO entrepreneurs is helping Lincoln families thrive by growing financial independence and essential community for newcomers.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Tom Randa and Sheila Dorsey Vinton about the new Cultural Centers building coming to Lincoln, a culmination of years of collaborative community work.

Domestic violence is an issue that impacts the entire community, but there are particular challenges than can make it even harder for immigrant families. We talk with experts from Voices of Hope and the Asian Community & Cultural Center to learn how advocates help survivors find a path to safety and wholeness.

From China to the U.S., Rebecca Reinhardt of the Asian Center shares her story and talks about her work as a Chinese community advocate and a cultural bridge to Lincoln.

Certified Welcoming! We did it! What is it? How did we earn it? What does it mean? Lisa talks with Sheila Dorsey Vinton, Executive Director and CEO for the Asian Community & Cultural Center and Christa Yoakum, Lancaster County Commissioner and Senior Welcoming Coordinator with Nebraska Appleseed, about Lincoln's recent achievement earning a 4-Star Certified Welcoming designation.

Dr. Marco Pedroza and Dr. Laura Salem with Lincoln Public Schools join us to share about the many ways the LPS team supports New American students and families.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Good Neighbor Community Center's Executive Director, Tom Randa, about his journey to the U.S. and Lincoln, GNCC's legacy of helping neighbors, and the storied roots of their fundraiser event "Samples of the World".

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with El Centro de las Américas' Executive Director, Romeo Guerra, about their long-standing work supporting Latino immigrants in Lincoln, El Centro's upcoming annual Latino Festival, and the cultural contribution and economic value brought by immigrant neighbors.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Lincoln City Libraries about the many programs and services they offer to the community. Lincoln City Libraries is a great Welcoming Week partner hosting several events of all sorts for the community to enjoy.

WelcomingLNK Radio speaks with Hasan Khalil, a Lincolnite from Iraq who is a leader in the Yazidi community, a musician, and entrepreneur. Hasan shares about his experiences from a decade in refugee camps to choosing to make Lincoln his home.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks about Lincoln Welcoming Week, a series of events every September celebrating cultural divserity in our community. Chatting with Francisca Beltran about the history of Welcoming Week and how Lincoln shines as a welcoming city.

WelcomingLNK Radio speaks with Raul Sarmiento, a Lincolnite from Colombia who is a community leader and entrepreneur. Raul shares about his experiences and his decision to share his story in the Your Story Matters book project.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Matthew Bokovoy and Michelle Hassler who are part of a team leading the Your Story Matters book project. The effort will result in a published book of first person essays from New Americans who call Lincoln home.

WelcomingLNK Radio talks with Christa Yoakum, a local nonprofit and government leader who has been investing in welcoming work in Lincoln for many years, dicsussing the Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming & Belonging Strategic Plan for Immigrants and Refugees.