By Rocio Zamora, M.A., Print Journalism, 2007
and Alison Brody, M.A., Broadcast Journalism, 2007

Online Journalism: Many Latinos still visit botanicas when looking to solve the problems of everyday life. In these modest storefronts, people find the candles, colognes, incense and soaps needed for spiritual rituals rooted in Folk Catholicism. But behind the humble storefronts lies a booming business.

Rocio Zamora wrote a feature for News21 and Alison Brody produced a radio report. Brody also produced two audio slideshows: one on a factory and one on a botanica shop.