Cultura
The Latino Center of the Midlands is a place where being Latino, Latina, or Latinx is celebrated. We’re a community center where culture thrives; a place where the door is open to everyone. Our community comes from many different countries and we created this page to celebrate that diversity.
Cultural Spotlight
My family and I are proud Omahans with German and Irish roots. When I think about what defines our culture, freedom and opportunity stand out. We believe that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. I’m proud that our culture, shaped by generations of immigrants, embraces individuality. Something unique about our culture is our shared love of sports. In my family, that passion comes alive on football Sundays, when our home fills with laughter, friendly banter, and cheers for our favorite teams!
Tyler Wilcox
Chief Financial Officer
Sayings and Slang
Quilombo – Messy (Argentina)
Generally refers to a mess or a disorganized situation.
Jamear – Eat (Ecuador)
Used as slang for eating.
Lengua Larga – (Dominican Republic)
This is used to refer to someone who is overly chatty.
Tuneado – Tune up (Spanglish)
Most of our staff are bilingual, and at our office, you’ll hear a variety of Spanglish words. The correct word in Spanish is ajuste.
- Son, your car needs a tune-up before you think about racing again.
- Hijo, tu carro necesita un ajuste antes de que pienses en correr otra vez.
Trailblazer
Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski | Theoretical Physicist
Sabrina González Pasterski is a Cuban American theoretical physicist and aerospace enthusiast. From an early age, she demonstrated an extraordinary passion for science—building her own airplane at just 12 years old and later graduating from MIT with a perfect GPA. She went on to earn her Ph.D. at Harvard University, where her research focused on quantum gravity and black holes. Today, Sabrina leads the Celestial Holography Initiative at the Perimeter Institute, investigating how the universe may be connected through light and energy. Sabrina continues to inspire young women and the Latino community to pursue their dreams in science, technology, and beyond.
