Culture

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.

Patricia Colombo FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation
Patricia Colombo Champions Inclusion at Fujifilm

Global attorney Patricia Colombo leads with empathy, cultural awareness, and a commitment to inclusion at FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation

Catherine Blaesing, Edward Suarez, Michael Miranda BMO Financial
The Culture of BMO Financial Sets It Apart

Whether it’s attracting top talent with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills or expanding the business footprint, three tenured leaders at BMO Financial reflect on what sets their organization apart

Alexander Reyes Citrin Cooperman
Alexander Reyes Welcomes Change and Mentorship

Alexander Reyes navigates rapid growth and a culture shift at Citrin Cooperman while guiding the next generation of financial services industry leaders

Hisplaining September in Mexico and Its American “Primo” Hispanic Heritage Month

Laura Martinez celebrates this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month from Mexico and breaks down the order of festivities as well as what’s actually being celebrated in her home country

Hisplaining Why Nobody Should Freak Out about Multiracial People

Laura Martinez solves the “mystery” of VP Kamala Harris’s ethnic background, clears up what it actually means to be multiracial, and explains why racist haters should give it a rest

Patty Castro El Vecino
Patty Castro’s American Dream

Patty Castro is the living embodiment of the culture, care, and customer service that has made El Vecino so profitable

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5 LGBTQ+ Latino-Owned Businesses to Support All Year Round

Giving your support to LGBTQ+ Latino-owned businesses year-round is a meaningful way to promote diversity,…

Hisplaining the Power of “La Chancla” as Feature of Latino Culture

To celebrate the warm weather season, Laura Martínez breaks down the multipurpose chancla, beloved by fashionistas and angry mom alike

Juliana Mastroianni CrossCountry Consulting
Juliana Mastroianni: The HR Guru Shaping CrossCountry Consulting’s Meteoric Rise

Juliana Mastroianni is a CHRO with an incomparable understanding of the consulting world in a company growing at breakneck speed

Diana Dotel MTW Agency
Latinos in Music Q&A: Diana Dotel, MTW

Cofounder Diana Dotel shares how MTW is pushing the envelope on what an entertainment marketing agency can do through uplifting Latin music artists

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The New Latino Media Playbook for 2024

Throw out the old media expectations to reach a growing Latino electorate that is increasingly younger and multilingual

Janet Peguero
Empowering Change Through Active Listening: Janet Peguero

Bronx Deputy Borough President Janet A. Peguero’s best advocacy tool is active listening. The trailblazer shares how to approach this election cycle.

A Latino businessman wearing a taupe blazer smiles and looks off to the side of the camera while holding his iPhone
Navigating Corporate Cultures as a Latino Leader

From overcoming unconscious biases to leveraging cultural strengths, this guide empowers Latino leaders to navigate corporate cultures

Mexican American singer-songwriter and activist Lila Downs sings with a guitar strapped to her chest
Preserving the Rich Legacy of Latino Music

Explore the artists, institutions, and initiatives dedicated to preserving the diverse musical legacy of Latino music across generations

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The New Classics: 12 Essential Contemporary Latino Authors

Discover the twelve contemporary authors reshaping the literary world with narratives that capture the richness of the Latino experience

Lynette Aguilar AT&T
Lynette Aguilar’s Upbringing Inspires Service at AT&T

While a decades-long career at AT&T wasn’t always in the plans for Aguilar, her tenure has given her the opportunity to be a servant leader, bridge digital divides, and more

11 Latinas in Law, Leading the Legal Industry

These eleven Latinas in law are fighting for justice, workers’ rights, immigration reform and more through litigation and advocacy

Latino public artists Judy Baca and Retna Marquis Lewis are pictured in a collage—Baca in black and white and Retna in vibrant color
7 Latino Artists Redefining Public Art

From large-scale murals to intricate sculptures, these seven Latino artists are transforming urban landscapes, fostering dialogue and celebrating diversity

Fashion designers Victor Glemaud, Gabriela Hearst, and Willy Chavarria are pictured left to right in a collage, all at runway events
The Cultural Fabric: Latino Designers Redefining Fashion

Meet the innovative Latino designers pushing boundaries, championing inclusivity, and leaving an indelible mark on fashion and style

11 Latina Influencers to Follow

These eleven Latina influencers are making an impact. Discover which ones to follow today.