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
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Celebrating our Latino Voices with Xfinity’s Fabric of America Digital Flag
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Comcast. Celebrating my Mexican heritage and culture is something that I do every day with my family, from my cooking, the books we read, the movies we watch, and the paintings adorned on our home’s walls. I want my daughters to grow up with a sense of pride for who they are and know about our ancestors' journey. Hispanic … [Read more...] about Celebrating our Latino Voices with Xfinity’s Fabric of America Digital Flag
Modern Latina’s 15th Anniversary Celebration Madre Award Call for Nominations
Nomination deadline extended until 10/23/20. Modern Latina is now accepting nominations for the “Madre Award.” Mothers are the heart of the family and our community. Modern Latina will recognize a mother who has nurtured their family and improved others' lives in our community while juggling everything that comes along with being a mom. Please take a moment to nominate a … [Read more...] about Modern Latina’s 15th Anniversary Celebration Madre Award Call for Nominations
Empowering the LatinX Community: How to get involved and incite change now – September 23, 2020
We are excited to kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month by announcing an event focused on civic engagement and using the power of our voice to make change during this critical election year. In partnership with Mission College, join Modern Latina’s upcoming event "Empowering the LatinX Community: How to get involved and incite change now” on Wednesday, September 23, from 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about Empowering the LatinX Community: How to get involved and incite change now – September 23, 2020
Shape your Community by Completing the Census 2020
What is the Census? The U.S. Constitution requires a headcount every ten years of each person, including children and undocumented immigrants, in the United States. The information gathered from the census survey is incredibly important as it determines the number of U.S. Representatives each state has in the House of Representatives and how $675 billion should be … [Read more...] about Shape your Community by Completing the Census 2020