By Christen Nino De Guzman, CNBC
I’ve always enjoyed working with content creators. At 31, I’ve helped launch creator programs at some of the biggest tech companies, including Instagram and Pinterest. Continue reading This 31-year-old quit her $150,000-a-year tech job to start an equal pay app: Here’s how she got started
By Sarah Mosqueda
Rita Moreno is not a quitter.
“I think what is important to me is never giving up,” the 90-year-old Puerto Rican actress, dancer, singer and activist said in a recent phone interview Continue reading Rita Moreno: Seizing Every Opportunity
By Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News
Two Mexican Americans who have dedicated their lives to fighting for equality and the advancement of Latinos were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, at the White House on Thursday. Continue reading Two Latino pioneers, in civil rights and education, honored with Medal of Freedom
By Cristina Escobar, Popsugar
“Don’t forget about people with disabilities when you’re talking about diversity and inclusion,” actress and activist Stephanie Nogueras says in an interview with POPSUGAR. As a deaf woman of Puerto Rican descent making it in the entertainment industry, she knows something about what it takes to build real representation. Continue reading Deaf Latina Actress Stephanie Nogueras Is Pushing For More Inclusivity
Story by Sarah Mosqueda
Interview by Tawanah Reeves-Ligon
With her distinct accent and trademark personality, Rosie Perez has made a career of taking up space. But the Puerto Rican-American actor, choreographer and activist said she wants to see the media industry make more room for Latinx in entertainment. Continue reading Make Room for Rosie
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The founders of Malcriadas Collective don’t want to be good girls, yet their mission in Dallas is to do only good. Continue reading Malcriadas Collective is the Badass Latina-Owned Brand You Need to Know About
By Yahoo Entertainment
The star power of Eva Longoria should never be underestimated. A proud Mexican-American from Corpus Christi, Texas, the multihyphenate powerhouse has won the hearts of television viewers since her breakout role in ABC’s Desperate Housewives. Continue reading Eva Longoria on loving her Latina roots and challenging Hollywood’s expectations: ‘Being Mexican is who I am’
The Golden State Warriors have named Jennifer Vasquez (she/her) as the team’s Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, it was recently announced. Vasquez brings over 15 years of diversity Continue reading Warriors Name Jennifer Vasquez As Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
