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Mind over matters; in the realm of clinical psychology half Latina, half Serbian, Dr. Belisa Vranich has helped thousands find their center, with her holistic and spiritual approach. Author, media correspondent, and advocate for health and fitness within the Latino community, her passion and dedication to mental health and wellness make her a Latino Trailblazer. Read More
Pictures are worth thousands of words, and through the lens of Pulitzer Prize-winning Bronx born Boricua, Ángel Franco; we see our world first hand. This highly awarded self-taught New York Times senior photographer, professor, and documentarian has a permanent display at the MOMA; with a unique vision and keen eye he is a Latino Trailblazer. Read More
Food is often our first stage of emersion into our culture, it both unites and distinguishes us, Chef Daisy Martinez, is the personification of that very same sofrito. A Nuyorican from Brooklyn, graduate of the world-renowned French Culinary Institute, Cookbook Author, TV Cooking Personality, and all around Madrina de la cocina makes her a Latino Read More
With her divine Soprano voice, Grammy Award® winner Ana Maria Martinez has graced Opera stages the world over with her dynamic and captivating sound. This Puertoriqueña’s powerful and mesmerizing skill and vocal precision is what makes her a Latina Trailblazer.
The future is now; and while we’re still a long way from flying cars and hover boards… With our feet still firmly planted to the ground, connected to our roots, and standing strong against the wind of the changing times; we embrace what comes, by honoring and recognizing that which came before us. It is Read More
Fashion… It’s what separates us from the primates, and in a city like New York, it’s what defines our everyday existence. For some it’s the difference between landing that job interview or not; getting a first date with that hot person across the bar from you; nailing that audition you just went on; or even Read More
El ultimo dia…. And we’re back in the good ol’ big apple! We did something in our hometown that we seldom ever do, and that’s play tourist! Visiting around The Bronx, we passed by Lincoln Hospital, a site which became infamous after being occupied by the Young Lords Party for 24hrs on July 17 1970. They Read More
Day 6, and as we left you hanging with yesterday, today before leaving DC, we went on a trek to the Mayan Underworld, care of the Mexican Cultural Institute, and their exhibition, Hina/Jaina: On the Threshold of the Mayan Underworld An extremely important site for the Mayan culture, this man-made island off the coast of Read More
Day five and we’re still going strong. After a seemingly never ending drive down from Maine, with a pit stop back at the Clubhouse (AKA Lance’s Apartment) to sleep, we had an early morning rise to drive, amid the rain, the rest of the way down to DC. Did I mention that I HATE traffic? Read More
Day three of our northeastern trek and it was off to Manchester, New Hampshire where thanks to our friends at the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, we took some time to visit the Millyard Museum, an historical attraction in itself. The Stark Mill, built in 1838 within the Amoskeag Millyard, was at one point the largest Read More