Today, October 21, 2021, is Latina Equal Pay Day. This means it took Latinas in the workplace almost an entire extra year of full-time, year-round work to be paid the average annual earnings of a white man. Lean In Latinas shared that on average Latinas in the U.S. are paid 45% less than white men and 30% less than white women. And the gap in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Loud about Latina Equal Pay Day
Latina Coalition Silicon Valley
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
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
Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley’s ELLA Program
By Linda Castillo The Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley has been empowering Latinas for over 20 years with a mission to develop and strengthen the power of Latinas to advance our collective success. I had a chance to learn a bit more about LCSV experience from Lisa Anna Dominguez, the 2019 President, and Patricia Leal-Gutierrez, a 2019 ELLA program graduate. In 2017, … [Read more...] about Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley’s ELLA Program
Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: Fashion Fights Back
Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: Fashion Fights Back, a runway event benefitting Latinas Contra Cancer was an amazing way to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Held at the beautiful, historic San Jose Woman’s Club with over 160 guests in attendance, it was a magical evening with so much positive energy in the room all to raise awareness and funds for the … [Read more...] about Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: Fashion Fights Back