Whether it provokes laughter or tears, Pepe Vargas knows a compelling film can ignite a mix of emotions in viewers—a method he wants to use to help counter discrimination and bring about change as executive director of the Chicago Latino Film Festival.
With recent critical acclaim for boundary-pushing plays such as El Nogalar, Chicago playwright Tanya Saracho has emerged as a powerhouse in American and Latino theater alike, and she’s using her newfound fame to challenge stereotypes of what it means to be a Latina.
Close friends and powerful Latinas Monica Gil and Angela Mariana Freyre discuss with Hispanic Executive how their mentor-mentee bond helped propel them to new career heights.
Often hailed as the Second City, Chicago is on a league of its own when it comes to opportunities for multicultural business, particularly for the 38,000 Hispanic-owned enterprises which call the city home.
Charged with helping lead L’Oréal’s diversity marketing efforts, Daniel Villarroel has emerged as a true trailblazer, brainstorming campaigns that resonate with the Hispanic female audience.