A special presentation of Latino Thought Makers live, hosted by Hollywood comedian and award-winning writer, director and author, Rick Najera with special guest actor Edward James Olmos, will take place at the First Annual Latino Education Summit: Silicon Valley (LES) on April 30, 2016, at Santa Clara University, in Santa Clara, CA. The event will take place at Santa Clara … [Read more...] about Rick Najera and Edward James Olmos: Latino Thought Makers “Addressing the Latino Education Crisis”
Archives for April 2016
Maná’s #LatinoPower Tour
Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY Award®-winning rock band Maná announced they will embark on their most influential tour yet – THE LATINO POWER TOUR. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on Fri., Sept. 9 in San Diego at the Viejas Arena and will play major arenas throughout the United States including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Houston, … [Read more...] about Maná’s #LatinoPower Tour
After Their Newborns Died at Daycare, These Moms are Fighting for Paid Family Leave
Excerpt: Babble by Chaunie Brusie Like many moms, Adrienne Kromer turned to her Facebook mom’s group to chat about how nervous she was to be returning back to work after the birth of her daughter, McKenna Rose Felmly. Kromer wished desperately that she didn’t have to go back so soon, but felt like she didn’t have a choice. On her first day back to work, Kromer checked … [Read more...] about After Their Newborns Died at Daycare, These Moms are Fighting for Paid Family Leave
Earth Day 2016: Trees for Earth
Now in its 46th year, Earth Day on April 22 continues to raise a voice for the movement for environmental issues and what we can do to make this planet sustainable for future generations. As a mom of two daughters, I try to teach them to be mindful of daily things they can do to help save our mother Earth. From turning off the lights when they are not in the room, to conserving … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2016: Trees for Earth
DREAMer’s Roadmap App
Last night was the DREAMer's Roadmap App launch party held at the Stanford Latino Entrepreneur Initiative site aka “The Lugar” in Palo Alto. The room was full of people who are passionate about innovation, education and community to support the success of The DREAMer's Roadmap app that provides undocumented Dreamers access to find scholarships to pay for college. Founder … [Read more...] about DREAMer’s Roadmap App