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Husband, Father, Blogger, Entrepreneur, Innovator, Mentor, Friend, these are just some words to describe Manny Ruiz. A visionary marketer and Co-Founder of HispanicPRBlog, he went on to form Papiblogger, and Hispanicize, bringing together Latinos from all walks of life, and in the media, building a hub for them to congregate at Hispanicize’s annual conference, making Read More
Learning the magic of books as a child, first from times spent reading at the library with his Abuelos growing up in Tucson, Rene Alegria has since dedicated his life to improving the presence of Latinos in the literary and publishing world. The award-winning, former founding Publisher and Editorial Director of Rayo/HarperCollins, and founding CEO of Read More
Everyone has their moment of genius; Gina Amaro Rudan is an innovative author and thought-leader who wants to help you realize yours. Executive coach, trainer and guest lecturer, her multi-cultural and international marketing initiatives for numerous Fortune 500 companies is what makes her a Latino Trailblazer. Presented in partnership with Mi Best Buy and Panasonic #MiCultura
Some people make the biggest impact on our community behind the scenes of the public eye; Neyda Martinez is among them. A brilliant award-winning marketing strategist, her work with PBS, El Museo del Barrio, the Public Theater, and her own independent cultural production company, Habana Harlem make her a Latino Trailblazer. Presented in partnership with Mi Read More
The arts have a way of transforming lives, whether through creating or witnessing it, as a former dancer, Frances Lucerna realized that importance. Co-Founder of El Puente, a community-based organization for the arts, and the first high school ever to be dedicated to Human Rights, her passion and dedication to the youth makes her a Read More
Voted among the top 20 authors of the 21st Century by New Yorker magazine, Junot Diaz is a pinnacle literary voice. This Dominican, award-winning writer, is the first Latino to be appointed to the Board of the Pulitzer Prize, of which he was also granted; making him a Latino Trailblazer. Presented in partnership with Mi Read More
As Hollywood catches up to realizing the importance of quality roles for Latinos in Film, others have dedicated years to supporting the cause. Calixto Chinchilla is one of those men – having founded the New York International Latino Film Festival in 1999, creating a platform where Latinos on the silver screen could proudly showcase the Read More
The spirit of our culture is embedded deep within this amazing Professor, High-Priestess, Author, Film-Maker and Builder of Institutions. Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, former Director of El Museo del Barrio, an advocate for the Afro-Latino diaspora, her quest to provide an accurate identity for our people and history make her a Latino Trailblazer. Presented in Read More
Armed with a pen and 35mm camera, Journalist and Photographer David Gonzalez has become an iconic reporter. The first Latino to be named writer of the About New York column in the New York Times, honored with several prestigious awards, and named as the Bureau Chief of the Bronx his unique voice and eye make Read More
Bolivar Arellano’s lens has covered life-altering events from the civil wars during the 80’s in El Salvador and Nicaragua, to the tragedies of 9/11, capturing history as it was made. This Ecuadorian’s gallery in New York City is a time capsule to his adventures and events that have shaped the world; he is a photographic Read More