Advocacy

Aitch Alberto
Aitch Alberto Tackles the Nuances of Queer Latino Storytelling

Writer, director, and producer Aitch Alberto breaks through obstacles to bring queer Latino storytelling to national audiences

Joey Chavez
Joey Chavez Gets Inclusive Storytelling Right at Max

Max’s Joey Chavez elevates inclusive storytelling and uplifts Latino talent along the way

Nancy C. Mejia
Nancy C. Mejia Proves Naysayers Wrong

Writer and director Nancy C. Mejia carves out her own legacy in Hollywood and brings other queer Latinas with her

Kase Peña
Kase Peña Doesn’t Ask Permission

Director Kase Peña finds her storytelling home in Los Angeles, where she brings trans stories to life on the big screen

Roman Navarrette
Visibility Guest Editor Letter: Birds of a Feather Must Stick Together

Queer Latinos advocate and uplift each other, writes Guest Editor Roman Navarrette, but it’s also crucial for allies to support representation on screen

Latina Doctorates
Breaking the Doctorate Barrier: The 1% and the Future of Latina Leadership

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

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8 Latinas Disrupting the Entertainment Industry

Meet the Latina actors, writers, and creators leading a revolution in storytelling, pushing for inclusion and breaking stereotypes in the entertainment industry

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3 Strategies for Leading DEIBA Initiatives at PWIs

Norlan Hernández Blandón shares how Hispanic executives can overcome challenges and build relationships when leading DEIBA initiatives at predominantly white institutions

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Giving Tuesday Guide: Latino Nonprofits to Support in 2024

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.

Ana Hernandez, Grupo Latinoamericano de Seguros
Ana Hernandez Defines Her Own Legacy

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.

LGBTQ+ Activists
15 LGBTQ+ Latinx Activists—Past and Present—You Should Know

Discover the powerful impact of fifteen LGBTQ+ Latinx activists who have shaped the queer and Latinx communities through their advocacy

R. Martin Chavez LGBTQ+ Visionary Leaders
11 LGBTQ+ Visionary Leaders Transforming Business and Social Impact

Meet these inspiring LGBTQ+ visionary leaders making waves in business, tech, and nonprofits who are driving social impact and innovation

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10 Organizations and Initiatives Preserving Queer Latino History

Thanks to the preservation efforts of these ten organizations and initiatives, queer Latino history has become more accessible and lasting

LGBTQ+ ERG
5 Tips for Starting a Truly Impactful LGBTQ+ ERG

A quick guide to creating workplace groups that support and empower employees in the LGBTQ+ community

William Alvarado Rivera AARP
William Rivera Advocates for Aging Americans

William Rivera thinks differently about what it means to age at AARP Foundation, and he hopes you will too

José Cabada Miguel Matos USAA
Miguel Matos and José Cabada Rose from Humble Beginnings

Miguel Matos and José Cabada of USAA are proof of what is possible when you feel like you belong

Diane Ramos AMD
Diane Ramos Inspires Others Through Perseverance

Diane Ramos, AMD’s senior HR director has overcome major obstacles and now leads with clarity and courage

Valentina Bueno Con Cora Foundation
Valentina Bueno Dedicates Herself to the Mission of the Con Cora Foundation

As executive director of Karol G’s nonprofit, Con Cora Foundation, Valentina Bueno is a key figure in forming new alliances that empower women across Latin America

Welcome Tech
How Welcome Tech Is Building the Digital Ellis Island

In an election year where the often-negative rhetoric around immigration is at an all-time high,…

Christine Rice
NextGen to Watch: Christine Rice

In the latest installment of NextGen to Watch, we’re showcasing Christine Rice. The New York…

Giselle Huron Google
Giselle Huron Wants People to Know They Belong

Giselle Huron spends her days working on cutting-edge tech at Google and her nights advising students