HISPANICS IN ACTION
By Celemma Lara The best time to create "Hispanics in Action" is hispanic heritage month. An event whose objective is to take the first step towards a greater purpose, to consolidate the personal, professional and social power of Hispanic women,…
MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Dr. Laura Murillo
Dr. Laura Murillo was named as one of the Most Influential and Powerful Women in Texas. Under her leadership and with the support of the board and staff, the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has set unprecedented records in membership…
DOLORES HUERTA FOUNDATION
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is a 501 (c)3 organization on a mission to inspire and organize communities to build volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF organizes at the grassroots level developing natural leaders with hands-on training through collective…
HISPANIC POPULATION FACTOIDS – Did you know?
Source: https://www.unidosus.org/ 1 in 3 The amount of U.S. workers who will be Latino by 2050. 1 million The average number of Hispanics turning 18 each year and become eligible to vote. 21% The percentage of the country’s 16.6 million…
Hispanic Leaders
ANA MARIE ARGILAGOS President and CEO, Hispanics in Philanthropy Puerto Rico / Cuba Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) is on a mission to strengthen Latinx leadership, influence and equity by leveraging philanthropic resources, and doing so with an unwavering focus on…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by watching these movies and/or reading the listed books!
MOVIES: I’m no longer here (Ya no estoy Aquí) A drama about a teenager from Monterrey, Mexico, who migrates to New York City after a run-in with a local cartel. (Netflix) La Llorona A Guatemalan general accused of war crimes…
DUOLINGO – Helping make education universally available!
Sources: Various Duolingo was founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker. Luis is a 43-year-old Guatemalan immigrant and is the current Chief Executive Officer. Severin was a graduate student under Von Ahn and is the company’s Chief…