From Where We Started to Where We’re Going
From government housing in rural Colorado to the boardroom, Michael Archuleta on the fighting chance that shaped his idea of home.
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Home, In Their Own Words
What does home mean to you? Four voices from SVL's Advisory Board answer in their own words this Hispanic Heritage Month.
What Home Means to Me
For his father, home was Mexico. For his mother, home was wherever family gathered. For Francisco Jiménez, home became something he had to leave to find. A reflection from the author of The Circuit.
Where Home Really Is
Nancy Marmolejo spent her twenties moving from apartment to apartment. Her mother's house was the one constant, until the year she became her mother's caregiver, and the year after, when she had to let it go.
Two Flags, One Home
Two flags hung on his bedroom wall growing up, Mexican on one side, American on the other. Eddie García opens SVL's Hispanic Heritage Month series with a Sunday morning that never left him.
We Are the Economy Too: What $1.26 Billion Tells Us About Who Powers Cook County
A new University of Illinois Chicago study set out to measure the cost of fear. What it found: Latino families don't just support their own community, they help power the entire county's economy.
Why the Mexica Story Matters
Historical memory shapes more than our understanding of the past. In the final installment of his Raíces series, Salomón Quintero explains why he chose the Mexica as the subject of Flight of the Hummingbird, and why recovering Indigenous history matters to Latino communities today.
Entering the Mexica World: Flight of the Hummingbird
Salomón Quintero explores the language and art of his novel Flight of the Hummingbird, tracing a philosopher-artisan's journey and the Mexica poetry that meditates on beauty and mortality."
The Dream Comes True: 300 People, 46 Degrees, and Four Decades of Fighting Finally Break Ground
Gun-metal gray skies. Forty-six degrees. Three hundred people huddled together on an open lot in East San José. December 13, 1997. Eddie García takes us to the morning four decades of dreaming finally broke ground. Part 10 of Raíces — Our Story, Our Narrative.
9-9-99: The Day San José’s Mexican Community Finally Came Home
September 9, 1999. The Mexican Heritage Plaza opens its doors. The spirits of 220 years of presence, resilience, and perseverance gather on the balcony. Todos Juntos with the community. Eddie García takes us to the day they all came home. Part 11 of Raíces — Our Story, Our Narrative.
She Learned to Read People at a Flea Market. Now She's Teaching Leaders How to Listen.
Nancy Marmolejo spent decades helping leaders find their voice. Now she's teaching them to listen. Meet the newest SVL Executive Cultura Ambassador.
Jessica Ruvalcaba - Cultura Ambassador
We are excited to announce that Cultura Ambassador, Jessica Ruvalcaba, will be joining Samsung SDS America as their new senior marketing manager. Jessica has been with Cisco since 2010 where she started as an MBA intern.
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Rey of Hope: Cristo Rey Alumni Stories Brought to Life by The SVL Agency
Through the Rey of Hope Alumni Profiles series, SVL Agency spotlights Cristo Rey San José alumni whose journeys show what's possible when community and education align.
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Healing and Hope: Humanitarian Assistance & Health Services for Immigrants
At Silicon Valley Latino, we understand that immigration is more than just a journey, it’s a leap of faith filled with hope, challenges, and the pursuit of a better future.
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Providing Stability: Resettlement & Social Services for Immigrants
In this third week of highlighting and promoting the work Immigration Services Organizations are doing we, Silicon Valley Latino, recognize that resettling in a new country comes with many challenges.
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Amplifying Immigrant Voices: Community Advocacy Organizations Leading the Way
Silicon Valley Latino in its ongoing Immigrant Support Series, we shift our focus to Community Advocacy & Organizing, the vital work of grassroots organizations empowering immigrants to stand up for their rights and shape the policies that affect their lives.
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Standing with Our Immigrant Communities: A Spotlight on Advocacy and Support
At Silicon Valley Latino, we believe in the power of storytelling and community action. As immigration policies continue to shift, many individuals and families in our communities are facing increased uncertainty, challenges and violence
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Standing with Farmworker Communities: Honoring Resilience and Advocating for Equity
Two years ago, a devastating tragedy shook the Half Moon Bay community when a mass shooting claimed the lives of seven farmworkers. This tragedy not only highlighted the struggles faced by these essential workers but also the urgent need for systemic reform.
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ALAS CEO Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga Represents Coastside in Washington D.C.
ALAS CEO Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga Represents Coastside in Washington D.C.
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Take Charge: A Lean In Latinas Annual Conference 2024
Join us at the 6th annual Lean In Latinas "Take Charge" conference! This year, we’ll join a community of extraordinary women to engage in meaningful discussions and purpose-driven networking.
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Victory for Farmworkers: ALAS' 555 Kelly Project Gains Approval!
After last week’s call by our Founder (Alex Ontiveros) we are excited to share an important update on the 555 Kelly Project (affordable housing for farmworkers) in Half Moon Bay.
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Lilian López Peña on Soccer and Smiles and its Inaugural Fundraiser!
Lilian López Peña, CEO of the non-profit organization Soccer and Smiles, sees one ball as the gateway to a million opportunities. Embracing this philosophy as CEO and co-founder, she and her team strive to make a global impact through the power of soccer.
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CAMPESINOS: America's Unsung Heroes BOGO Hoodie Campaign Video
We are delighted to share this video from our CAMPESINOS BOGO (buy one, give one) hoodies delivery to farm workers in Half Moon Bay. We accompanied Ayudando Latinos A Soñar staff on their "Farmworker Fridays" outing as we visited a few farms delivering free lunches and supplies along
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CRISTO REY SAN JOSÉ COLLEGE SIGNING DAY 2022
It was an exciting day at nearby Cristo Rey San José Jesuit High School last week, located in East San Jose, where they celebrated in-person for the annual College Signing Day rally and celebration.