By Linda Castillo Today as I walked on the San Jose State University campus I saw a display of red dresses accompanied by signs with photos of Indigenous women who have gone missing or were murdered. Mothers, daughters, and sisters gone - my heart sank and I was so sad reading the following facts. 5,712 cases of MMIG were reported to the National Crime Center in 2016 … [Read more...] about Indigenous Women are Sacred
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Meet Juana Briones: 19th Century Healer, Pioneer y una Voz
By: Perlita Dicochea, Ph.D. The story of an ordinary Afro-mestiza who led an extraordinary life during tumultuous times is the driving force behind Jeanne Farr McDonnell’s book Juana Briones of 19th Century California. Weaving together both a rich history and biography with a wealth of available evidence—including court testimonies, government documents, personal letters, … [Read more...] about Meet Juana Briones: 19th Century Healer, Pioneer y una Voz
2017 Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit – May 6, 2017
The 2017 Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit is coming up Saturday, May 6th at the Stanford Faculty Club. Early bird tickets with a $50 discount are available until February 3 so be sure to purchase your tickets soon. The Summit will offer compelling and insightful sessions provided by nationally recognized speakers. This year's theme is "Executive and Entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about 2017 Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit – May 6, 2017
Latinas for Latino Lit Announces 20 Books for Latina Girls
Latinas for Latino Lit (L4LL) was founded by Viviana Hurtado, Ph.D. and Monica Olivera. Taking their combined experience in education, Hispanic, and media space, their mission is to “raise literacy rates through pedagogically sound, culturally relevant content, and technology is rooted in our belief that all educational and professional achievement, as well as economic … [Read more...] about Latinas for Latino Lit Announces 20 Books for Latina Girls