It's Not Just a Teapot: Griselda Gonzalez on Moving People, Not Just Boxes
Griselda Gonzalez of CG Moving on moving people, not just boxes, and leading California's moving association.
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Personal Branding From the Roots Up, Part 2: Messaging Sin Vergüenza
SVL Executive Cultura Ambassador Nancy Marmolejo on answering "What do you do?" in your own voice, rooted in your values and strengths.
If You Can See It, You Can Be It: Arnaldo Lopez on Going Back to the Basics
Arnaldo Lopez on going back to the basics in cybersecurity, and why seeing a Latino executive changes what students believe is possible.
Listen First, Then Build | Reese Alvernaz Collegiate Cultura Ambassador
Santa Clara engineering student Reese Alvernaz founded Harvesting Justice to amplify farmworker voices. Meet SVL’s newest Collegiate Cultura Ambassador.
One Breath, One Step: Lilian Alfaro Cavlan on Guiding Our Students and Ourselves
Lilian Alfaro Cavlan, author of Prevail, on guiding students and parents through school, and the power of one breath, one step.
Eddie Garcia on the History San Jose Left Out: "We Belong"
Eddie Garcia, author of Mexican Heritage Plaza, on exposure, resilience, and San Jose's Mexican history. Cafecito with Silicon Valley Latino.
Mary Mora Started With One Question: "What If We Organize?"
Mary Mora, founder of Unidas Somos Más Fuertes, on organizing, hope, and mentorship. Episode 2 of Cafecito with Emmy-nominated Silicon Valley Latino.
Recognition Matters: The City of Sunnyvale Proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunnyvale proclaimed Hispanic Heritage Month and invited SVL CEO Alex Ontiveros to speak. His message: recognition matters, and so do our stories.
Personal Branding From the Roots Up, Part 1: Start With Your Values
SVL Executive Cultura Ambassador Nancy Marmolejo shows how your core values, from familia to comunidad, become the foundation of your personal brand.
From Immigrant Kid to CEO: Alex Ontiveros' Story
Two teachers wrote letters about a young man Alex Ontiveros didn't yet recognize. At a BILL fireside chat, the SVL founder shares how he became him.
Dr. Antonio Lopez Is Still Writing East Palo Alto's Story, One Poem at a Time
Dr. Antonio Lopez, San Mateo County Poet Laureate, on poetry, power, and giving back. The first Cafecito with Emmy-nominated Silicon Valley Latino.
The Home We Carry, The Home We Create
Executive Cultura Ambassador Jazmin Diaz finds home in the smells of Degollado, Jalisco, and in the traditions she passes on to her four children.
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Highlighting Latina Leaders for Women's History Month! Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009.
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ALAS - Equity Express Bus by Ryan Lopez
Dr. Arriaga is proud to announce the ALAS Equity Express Bus launch - a heartfelt project that ensures that farmworkers receive services such as education, counseling, and healthcare.
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Angela Alvarez wins Latin Grammy at 95!
We are excited to share our latest highlight of what we refer to as our #SVLLatinaLeader. The accomplishment that Angela Alvarez has shown is a true example that it is NEVER TOO LATE to succeed in what you LOVE and STRIVE for!
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CAMPESINOS: America's Unsung Heroes Private Screening at Mexican Heritage Plaza
Our team member and Director Extraordinaire Joe Poni was awarded an Accommodation signed by the Mayor and the Full City Council of San José for this moving and educational film about #farmworkers, #frontlineworkers.
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CAMPESINOS: America's Unsung Heroes
The documentary, Campesinos: America’s Unsung Heroes is a moving and vivid first-hand look at the struggles farm workers face on both a local and national level. It was filmed at several farms near Silicon Valley and shows how the gritty reality of farm workers is similar everywhere.
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MAVA's 10th Annual La Cosecha Grand Tasting!
Silicon Valley Latino & our sister companies are excited to be a Gold Sponsor for this year's 10th Annual La Cosecha Grand Tasting by the Mexican American Vintners Association (MAVA) on August 20, 2022.
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Mi Camino-An Animated Bilingual Opera by Héctor Armienta
Cultura Ambassador, Composer, Creator & Director, Héctor Armienta is delighted to bring us a powerful animated short film where he gives a voice to Bay Area farm-workers.
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Héctor Armienta brings Zorro to San Jose in December!
SVL Cultura Ambassador Héctor Armienta brings to San Jose's MACLA theater his latest interpretation of Zorro! With his theater company Opera Cultura they will present the very first performances of excerpts from Zorro.
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Silicon Valley Latino Hall of Fame
On June 14, 2008, the Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA) celebrated its 2nd Annual Red Carpet Gala which featured the Most Influential Latinos of Silicon Valley.
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Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) 2019
On July 9th Academy Award®-nominated actor Edward James Olmos announced the program that will be featured at the 2019 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) which runs Wednesday, July 31 through Sunday, August 4 at the TCL Chinese Theatres.
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Composer Hector Armienta's Musical Drama - La Llorona
This weekend, Opera Cultura, the only Latinx focused opera company in the country, will present it in San Jose at the Mexican Heritage Theater - School of Arts and Culture June 28th - 30th.
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Bay Area Border Relief - Sister Norma Pimentel Event!
We invite you to attend an event hosted by Bay Area Border Relief (BABR) to learn about what's happening on the ground in the Rio Grande Valley, directly from the award-winning, inspirational woman who has been referred to as the Mother Teresa of South Texas