View this post on Instagram A post shared by SPARCinLA (@sparcinla) This month is Women's History Month, a time to commemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. We are so excited to celebrate the Chicana visual artist and … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Chicana muralist Judith Baca for Receiving the National Medal of Arts
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Conversation with Love Coach Emmy Hernandez
February is the month of love and we are excited to have a Facebook Live conversation with love and relationship coach Emmy Hernandez. We are going to dive into some of the most intriguing love questions! About Emmy Emmy Hernandez is an #1 International Bestselling Co-Author of "Women Who Lead, "executive-level love and relationship coach, international speaker, and … [Read more...] about Conversation with Love Coach Emmy Hernandez
Modern Latina’s 2021 Chingona Award Recipient: Darcie Green
About the Chingona Award The Chingona Award recipient is a mujer who is fearless, determined, powerful, and unstoppable. She is the embodiment of confidence and is always uplifting her family and community. We celebrate the chingonas who are inspiring and helping our community keep pushing forward and what we are capable of realizing. We are so honored to announce Modern … [Read more...] about Modern Latina’s 2021 Chingona Award Recipient: Darcie Green
Meet Lola & Miriam, the two friends behind Las Amigas Cuvée
I first heard of Las Amigas Cuvée when I attended the Latina Coalition Silicon Valley Sisterhood brunch. It was the perfect selection for the event’s toast since Las Amigas Cuvée was built on the sisterhood and friendship between founders Miriam Puentes, co-owner of Honrama Cellars, and Lola Llamas, co-owner of Llamas Family Wines. Miriam and Lola have several years of … [Read more...] about Meet Lola & Miriam, the two friends behind Las Amigas Cuvée
Angie Cardona-Nelson Making our Planet Greener
On Earth Day in 2008, Columbian born Angie Cardona-Nelson and her husband, Joe Nelson, became “eco-preneurs” when they started eWaste Direct, Inc. The company was created to divert electronic waste from landfills by offering multiple services to businesses and commercial buildings throughout the greater San Francisco bay area. It was a very serendipitous how they became … [Read more...] about Angie Cardona-Nelson Making our Planet Greener