Here's a round up of recurring local summer events for you to slow down, reconnect, and make memories to last beyond the season.
Melanie Mendez-Gonzales
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¡Hola Queridos! I had the honor of sitting down with comedian, author, and unapologetic truth-teller, Aida Rodriguez. We […]
¡Hola Queridos! It’s time for San Antonio to elect a new mayor. Previously, we would elect a new […]
There are moments that remind us just how powerful art can be in bringing people together while they […]
'All Things Equal' is a compelling play about the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). It highlights how her life and work resonate with leaders striving for justice, equality and progress. This play is timely as women today, like RBG then, continue facing challenges of in male-dominated fields, break barriers in their own industries and face adversity in balancing family and career.
SXSW isn’t just about films, music and technology. Some of the conversations that I’m most drawn to are […]
I spoke with the legendary Rita Moreno over the phone. She is a legendary actress, an outspoken activist and one of only 18 EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) Award winners. In our conversation, Moreno opened up about leadership, the entertainment industry today and her feelings about her work over the years.
There’s no one way to create an ofrenda but guidelines help. I’m listing my 8 essential elements to build a Dia de Muertos ofrenda
“The Flash” is a highly anticipated film that combines thrilling superhero action with a heartfelt and emotionally charged […]
“Flamin’ Hot” is an inspiring biographical drama that portrays incredible journey of Richard Montañez, a Chicano and the […]
When I hear about the unemployment rate in the news, the most important thing I think about is the quality of those jobs. Ready to Work is designed to support individuals in increasing their employability for higher-quality jobs. Help me tell everyone!
This post was developed in collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University and NORC at the University of Chicago as […]
Reyna Grande is a Latina author whose bestselling memoir The Distance Between Us touches the heart of any […]
Today on the blog, I'm sharing about our experiences, the SAWS Education new web based program - Academy of Water Influencers, and announcing the next #LatinasWhoLead featured guest, Angelica Zuniga, SAWS Education Program Coordinator. #Sponsored
Jorge Gutierrez delivers another cultural experience in MAYA AND THE THREE. Here are three things that I loved about it.