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Equal pay — Is it my fault? Or theirs?
Nov. 2 marks Equal Pay Day for Latinas. I know, I know, you are thinking, “No, we had this discussion back in April, for Women’s Equal Pay – we already know about this. Yeah, yeah, women make $0.80 on the dollar.” Correct, but April acknowledges equal pay for ALL women. Then, Black Women’s Equal Pay […]
Girls, #MeToo and the power of influence
The last several weeks have been interesting, running the extreme of emotions — starting with the International Day of the Girl, the #MeToo movement and the reminder of our own power. In 2011, the United Nations declared Oct. 11 the International Day of the Girl to promote basic human rights for girls while emphasizing the […]
Our fellow Americans need our help
In my mind, the glory of the sunny beaches, turquoise water and swaying palm trees is rarely tarnished by debris, 160 mph gales, floods and utter devastation. Unfortunately, that’s Puerto Rico today, after Irma, Jose and Maria. It’s experiencing a humanitarian crisis further exacerbated by the challenges of island logistics and its status as a […]
I’m still Latina the other 11 months
Early in my career, as a bank management trainee, I sat in the lunch room taking a break with another young teller. As we munched on our food she looked at me and said, “Is Mexico beautiful?” I was confused, but responded “that being such a large country, I was certain it was beautiful.” She […]
The economic impact of DACA and Hispanic engagement
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced the rescission of DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which provided a legal avenue for approximately 800,000 children to contribute to America. These Dreamers, as the DACA beneficiaries are known, were brought to the U.S. as children at the average age of 6 and have grown […]
The brilliance and potential of our humanity
The only thing that is constant is change. But the PACE of change we are living through is completely unfathomable. After spending several days in San Francisco at the Singularity University Global Summit with the greatest minds of our time, including Peter Diamandis (founder of SpaceX, aiming to get us mere humans into space); Ray […]
Connecting a world away, 100 years later
Long ago, a family gathered at a port embarking on a life-altering voyage, headed to America from Lebanon, to start anew. Fearing the perilous journey across the ocean, the grandmother demanded that two of the children remain behind in the event the ship failed to complete the voyage… the kids, both under 6, remained living […]
Learning about market research
I’ve had the pleasure of working with some outstanding entrepreneurs who have established very successful and unique ventures. Today, we showcase Jorge Restrepo, CEO and chief analyst of EurekaFacts, a Rockville firm that performs market research, data collection and analysis. Jorge, tell us your story. How did you get started? I was born in the […]
The fireworks were for me
In 1984, on a momentous day, my plane landed in New York City, and as we exited JFK Airport and jumped into a taxi, fireworks started lighting up the sky. I was already amazed by the skyscrapers, the busyness and the newness of one of the largest and most vibrant city in the world, but […]
When is a song more than a song?
Summer has arrived. Windows are down, wind is blowing and music is blasting — and most likely, you are hearing “Despacito” blaring from the radio, a Latin pop single from Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee that just topped the charts to No. 1. Yes, a Spanish-language song just topped the U.S. […]
Truly celebrating immigrants
Since June of 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month has provided a forum for Americans across the land to explore their own heritage and history and to celebrate the differences and cultural richness that creates the fabric of America. “I Am an Immigrant,” a nationwide effort to gather and share the motivational stories of American immigrants, has […]
Spring is the season to engage
A scene from Dilbert: Clock in at 9a.m. for your shift that starts at 9a. Walk to the coffee maker, complain to your coworker about the traffic, news or game last night. Walk back to your office/cubicle/spot, stopping to chat with Jen, Jose, Maria and Kiera on the way. At your desk, you open […]
