The YouTube channel "Hoop Earrings Conversations" was inspired by Dr. Laurie Vázquez Scolari's experience navigating her career in the field of education. She shares how she struggled to adjust to a field steeped in a dominant culture that has never felt right and would find herself trying to code-switch into what she thought was expected of her. She never wore her hoop … [Read more...] about Add “Hoop Earrings Conversations with Laurie Vázquez Scolari” to your Playlist
Creatives Spotlight
Celebrating Lucinda ‘La Morena’ Hinojos: First Chicana, Indigenous Female Artist To Create Artwork for the Super Bowl
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NFL (@nfl) Today we are celebrating Lucinda Hinojos aka “La Morena,” the first Chicana and Indigenous artist to be selected by the NFL to create artwork in Super Bowl history. Lucinda is a visual artist and cultural organizer showcasing her … [Read more...] about Celebrating Lucinda ‘La Morena’ Hinojos: First Chicana, Indigenous Female Artist To Create Artwork for the Super Bowl
Add Chingona Revolution to Your Podcast Playlist
I love listening to podcasts while washing dishes, walking the dog, or commuting in the car. So when I discover a new one, I have to share, and the Chingona Revolution is one you want to add to your playlist. Chingona Revolution is hosted by Erika Cruz, coach, speaker, and founder of Courage Driven Latina, who helps her community align with their purpose and find … [Read more...] about Add Chingona Revolution to Your Podcast Playlist
From CasaQ to the Farmworker Caravan, Darlene Tenes is Uplifting our Community
Meet entrepreneur and community leader, Darlene Tenes. She has a flair for planning festive and creative Hispanic events, which incorporate the traditions and customs of Spain, Mexico, and Latin America. Her passion for Latino culture is the foundation of her successful business CasaQ. Founded in 2005, the San Jose-based company provides unique products, services, and content … [Read more...] about From CasaQ to the Farmworker Caravan, Darlene Tenes is Uplifting our Community
Meet Visual Artist & Poet Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo
Meet Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo, a visual artist, poet, and teacher based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her work addresses themes of identity, transformation, and empowerment. Her artwork is influenced mainly by her indigenous Mesoamerican ancestry, Mexika (Aztec) artwork and philosophy, Mexican culture, Chicano history, and her experiences as a woman in the United … [Read more...] about Meet Visual Artist & Poet Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo