Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a production assistant with Weekend Edition.
She was a 2019 Kroc Fellow. During her fellowship, she reported for Goats and Soda, the National Desk and Weekend Edition. She also wrote for NPR Music and contributed to the Alt.Latino podcast.
Gomez Sarmiento joined NPR after graduating from Georgia State University with a B.A. in journalism, where her studies focused on the intersections of media and gender. Throughout her time at school, she wrote for outlets including Teen Vogue, CNN, Remezcla, She Shreds Magazine and more.
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In New York, a young group of community organizers recently pulled together a week-long celebration of Mexican restaurants. They stress it's about the workers as much as the food. -
Since 2023, more than two dozen lawsuits have been filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs for sexual and physical assault. Here's who is officially involved in the allegations. -
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance. -
The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles. -
Tito Jackson, a founding member of legendary pop group The Jackson 5, has died. He was 70 years old. -
Beyoncé became the first Black female artist to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. But she was notably absent from this year’s Country Music Association Awards nominations.
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The United Kingdom’s competition watchdog is investigating whether Ticketmaster treated customers unfairly when selling tickets to the upcoming Oasis reunion tour.
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Social clubs used to help newcomers adapt to life in America. Many have disappeared over the years. But in New York City, Latinos are keeping that tradition going. -
As protests in Venezuela continue following the presidential election, pop star Danny Ocean reflects on how his new EP, "Venequia," is playing a role in the country's political climate.
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Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s most celebrated authors, has died at 93. Critics have praised her novels for honest portrayals of women’s passions.
