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53rd Latino Leaders Network Luncheon Brings Local Leaders Together in San Jose

53rd Latino Leaders Network Luncheon Brings Local Leaders Together in San Jose

by Linda Castillo | Mar 30, 2018 | Community, Events

by Linda Castillo On March 21, 2018 the 53rd Latino Leaders Network Luncheon was held at the Fairmont Hotel in Downtown San Jose. This luncheon is a part of a series of events by the Latino Leaders Network, a non-profit organization founded by the honorable Mickey...
Community Spotlight: The Peninsula College Fund

Community Spotlight: The Peninsula College Fund

by Linda Castillo | May 19, 2017 | College & Career, Community

by Linda Castillo Last week I had the opportunity to attend a “Friend-raiser” for the Peninsula College Fund (PCF) hosted by Guisselle Nunez and Ron Gonzales. The mission of The Peninsula College Fund is to empower low-income, first generation college students to...
State Senator Bob Wieckowski Honors Local Latino Leaders

State Senator Bob Wieckowski Honors Local Latino Leaders

by Linda Castillo | Sep 22, 2015 | Community

This past Friday, State Senator Bob Wieckowski honored five outstanding leaders at his 3rd Annual Latino Heritage Leadership Awards Ceremony. “These five individuals from health care, journalism, foundations, the private sector and academia continue to make...
HFSV Accepting Applications for the Latino Board Leadership Academy

HFSV Accepting Applications for the Latino Board Leadership Academy

by Linda Castillo | Jan 28, 2015 | College & Career, In the News

by Linda Castillo Last spring, I was part of the Hispanic Foundation Silicon Valley’s Latino Board Leadership Acadamy. This 11-week comprehensive program is designed to recruit and train Latinos to serve as potential board members, and match them with boards of...

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🌟 On National Latina Day, let’s celebrate the incr 🌟 On National Latina Day, let’s celebrate the incredible work of Dr. Hortencia Jiménez! 🌟 Join us in spotlighting this trailblazing speaker and professor as she shares her journey of dismantling diet culture and promoting self-care in Latinx communities. From her roots in Nayarit, México, to her fusion of academia with Indigenous wisdom, her dedication to empowering marginalized voices is truly inspiring. 🌺💬

👩‍🏫 Dr. Jiménez’s impactful message resonates as she challenges norms, encourages healing, and advocates for cultural reconnection. You can listen to her thought-provoking conversations on reclaiming identity, navigating beauty standards, and more on her podcast “Dismantling Diet Culture: Fuck Being Calladita” 🎙️💖

🌺 Join us in honoring Dr. Jiménez today and every day as she shapes a brighter future for education and advocacy in Latinx communities. 🌎 #NationalLatinaDay #Empowerment #SelfCareJourney #LatinxVoices #PodcastSpotlight #ModernLatina #LatinaLeader
Happy National Latina Day! 🌟✨ Embracing the vibran Happy National Latina Day! 🌟✨ Embracing the vibrant spirit and unwavering strength of Latina women everywhere. We love this qoute “I am a woman, and I am a Latina. Those are the things that make my writing distinctive. Those are the things that give my writing power.” - Sandra Cisneros Let’s celebrate our heritage, elevate our voices, and shape a future where diversity shines brightly! And remember being Latina is your superpower!! 💪🏽🌺 #NationalLatinaDay #LatinaStrong #Empowerment #modernlatina #latinaleaders #latinablogger
🌞📚 Happy Book Lovers Day, my fellow page-turners! 🌞📚 Happy Book Lovers Day, my fellow page-turners! 📖✨

Summer is the perfect time to dive into a good book and escape to another world. 🏖️☀️ Tell us: what’s your sizzling summer read? 📚💫

Join the Modern Latina Book Club for our next read starting in September! Click link in bio. 📚📌 #BookLoversDay #SummerReading #BookwormsUnite #ModernLatinaBookClub #modernlatina 🌺📖
✨Noche de Alebrijes Gala! An evening featuring the ✨Noche de Alebrijes Gala! An evening featuring the fine dishes from Mexican American chefs—plus tequila & wine tastings, live music, and beautiful art all around us.

I loved getting to see the towering 20-foot alebrijes, glowing with color-changing LEDs—absolutely magical!

🌀 These fantastical creatures from Oaxaca are part of Alebrijes en San José, lighting up Plaza de César Chávez through Sept 28. If you’re looking for a unique date idea or family outing, don’t miss this breathtaking celebration of Mexican culture, art, and imagination.

I can’t wait to bring my daughters out to see them ❤️❤️

📍 Plaza de César Chávez
📅 Aug 8 – Sept 28, 2025

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