Art & Culture
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.
Art & Culture
From film reviews to community festivals, Art & Culture covers the creative work and cultural moments shaping Latino identity today. This is where comunidad shows up on screen, on stage, and in the streets, celebrated with the same pride and honesty as everything else SVL covers.
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Celebrating Paty Millán Montesinos Award-Winning Author, Technologist, and Trailblazing Latina Storyteller
Paty Millán Montesinos, a trailblazing Latina technologist turned award-winning author, is redefining representation in children’s literature. Her bilingual books, inspired by her son’s journey with vision impairment, empower children to see themselves as heroes of their own stories.
Cultura Ambassador
Dr. Antonio López: From East Palo Alto to Stanford, Poet Laureate
He was the first in his family to graduate college. Now he's Dr. Antonio López: Marshall Scholar, former Mayor of East Palo Alto, and San Mateo County's Poet Laureate. This is the story of a bridge built wide enough for everyone who comes next.
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Arte Público Press: A New Chapter for Latino Literature
Dr. Nicolás Kanellos, founder of Arte Público Press, is stepping down, passing the torch to a new generation committed to amplifying Latino voices.
Cultura Ambassador
Francisco Jiménez: The Boy Who Carried the Fields and Became a Literary Giant
He grew up in the fields. He came back and wrote it all down. Francisco Jiménez, Executive Cultura Ambassador and author of The Circuit, is proof that the stories of migrant families belong everywhere.
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From Facebook Page to Emmy Nominee – SVL’s Storytelling Journey
We launched Silicon Valley Latino back in 2011, we had one clear vision: to uplift, celebrate, and amplify the powerful stories of our Latino community. What began as a simple Facebook page sharing stories that reflected our culture, hustle, and heart quickly evolved into a full-fledged movement.
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CAMPESINOS: America's Unsung Heroes Screening - Stanford University
Silicon Valley Latino had the pleasure of screening its award-winning documentary "CAMPESINOS: America's Unsung Heroes" at Stanford University.
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Adam Perez: Turning Pain Into Powerful Art
One such story is that of Central Valley artist Adam Perez, whose deeply moving exhibit Tierra Mía, at Arte Américas, turns personal and generational pain into powerful visual narratives.
Art & Culture
Hispanic Heritage Month Reflections on Home: Insights from Our Advisory Board
Hispanic Heritage Month Reflections on Home: Insights from the SVL Advisory Board
Business
CAMPESINOS: America's Unsung Heroes Shine in Congress
Congress hosted SVL for the special viewing of CAMPESINOS: America's Unsung Heroes. The documentary, a heartfelt tribute to the laborers who toil in the fields to put food on our tables, took center stage on Capitol Hill this past Monday.
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CAMPESINOS: America's Unsung Heroes to show at US Congress!
We are delighted to share that Congressman Adam Schiff and Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo have invited us to present our award-winning documentary to members of congress, congressional staff and others outside of congress as well as to be part of a panel that will discuss labor
Art & Culture
Paty Millán Montensinos' El Pirata y su Parche Mágico
we are excited to shine a light on Paty Millán Montesinos, a trailblazing first-generation Latina whose inspiring journey through the tech industry spans over a decade.