by Linda Castillo Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN) was founded by attorneys, immigrant rights activists and advocates over 31 years ago in response to the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act to assure that immigrants and refugees in Silicon Valley would have a place to land for legal services, receive support on an advocacy level for those that … [Read more...] about Community Spotlight: Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN)
Archives for August 2018
Take Charge: A Lean In Latinas Conference
Lean In Latinas, a worldwide movement, is bringing together Latinas to network and take part in an all-day conference with engaging speakers and interactive sessions. Our network platform will power the conversation on leadership, led by the voices of remarkable Latina trailblazers. It is our time to Take Charge. Together, we'll enjoy a moving keynote from an … [Read more...] about Take Charge: A Lean In Latinas Conference
Ya Veremos in Theaters 8/31/18
From the Director of “Pulling Strings” and “A La Mala” (Pitipol Ybarra), “YA VEREMOS” tells the story of Santi (Emiliano Aramayo), a preteen who is dealing with the recent separation of his parents, Rodrigo (Mauricio Ochmann) and Alejandra (Fernanda Castillo). Despite their divorce, Santi’s parents are both desperately devoted to their son. When the three learn that Santi has … [Read more...] about Ya Veremos in Theaters 8/31/18
DIY: Fairy Gardens
by Linda Castillo Recently, I stopped at Michaels and I saw that all the fairy garden accessories were on sale and spring items on clearance. I have wanted to build a fairy garden with my two girls for sometime so I jumped at the opportunity to get all the supplies on sale. I think I was just as excited as my girls to build our fairy gardens and it was the perfect project … [Read more...] about DIY: Fairy Gardens
Across a hundred mountains by Reyna Grande #ModernLatinaBookClub
by Mona Lisa Sharp Reyna Grande’s earnest novel “Across a hundred mountains” addresses a subject that has been in today’s news- illegal immigrants, their families and what pushes them to risk their lives. In Grande’s novel, she describes the story of two girls, Juana and Adelina, and the experiences that collide their worlds together. The book follows a unique storyline by … [Read more...] about Across a hundred mountains by Reyna Grande #ModernLatinaBookClub