Advocacy
Debbie Esparza reflects on ballroom dancing, life after work, and a legacy of making the world better for women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community
Producer Marie Leguizamo leverages her global influence and twenty-plus years in the industry to advocate for increased representation behind the camera
We reflect on some of the most influential voices we’ve featured in our Leading Latinas series ahead of our eighth year
This Black History Month, celebrate the leadership, advocacy, and excellence of sixteen Afro-Latino executives in corporate America and beyond
With current rhetoric and actions surrounding DEIB, Norlan Hernández Blandón offers solutions for how Latino executives can help people thrive
Afro-Latinos have always been part of the Latino community, and we invite you to expand your understanding of their experiences through listening, watching, and reading
A love of storytelling drives Miguel Angel Caballero to write, direct, and produce stories that authentically represent queer Latinos
Everyone in Hollywood wants to work with Carlos Eric Lopez. The photographer shares the inspiration behind everything he does: his mother.
Writer, director, and producer Aitch Alberto breaks through obstacles to bring queer Latino storytelling to national audiences
Max’s Joey Chavez elevates inclusive storytelling and uplifts Latino talent along the way
Writer and director Nancy C. Mejia carves out her own legacy in Hollywood and brings other queer Latinas with her
Director Kase Peña finds her storytelling home in Los Angeles, where she brings trans stories to life on the big screen
Queer Latinos advocate and uplift each other, writes Guest Editor Roman Navarrette, but it’s also crucial for allies to support representation on screen
Only 1 percent of doctorate degree holders in the US are Latina—and it will take deliberate action and support to reach beyond that statistic, writes Dr. Brandi R. Muñoz
Meet the Latina actors, writers, and creators leading a revolution in storytelling, pushing for inclusion and breaking stereotypes in the entertainment industry
Norlan Hernández Blandón shares how Hispanic executives can overcome challenges and build relationships when leading DEIBA initiatives at predominantly white institutions
Inspired to donate or shape your longer-term philanthropic strategy? Start with our Giving Tuesday Guide, a high-level look at 40 Latino nonprofits across the US.
Since she arrived in New York City as a teenage mother, Ana Hernandez saw each challenge as a stepping stone to build a better life for her and her family. The Grupo managing director shares her life story to encourage others to keep moving forward in the face of difficulty.
Discover the powerful impact of fifteen LGBTQ+ Latinx activists who have shaped the queer and Latinx communities through their advocacy
Meet these inspiring LGBTQ+ visionary leaders making waves in business, tech, and nonprofits who are driving social impact and innovation
Thanks to the preservation efforts of these ten organizations and initiatives, queer Latino history has become more accessible and lasting