28 October 2022
My experience with the SHIFT Summit
Hello blog readers! I was lucky enough to not only attend but also participate in the SHIFT Summit and Emerging Leaders Program in Fort Collins, Colorado last week. The SHIFT Summit is hosted by GPRed…
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26 October 2022
Crystal Strong: Finding a Community-Driven Career
Growing up between South Florida and Puerto Rico, Crystal Strong was surrounded by diverse comunidades. From an early age, Crystal felt a strong sense of community and knew she wanted to focus her future on…
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26 October 2022
Hispanic Access’ Statement on Designation of Blackwell School National Historic Site as America’s Newest National Park
On October 18, President Biden designated the Blackwell School site as part of the National Park System and signed the Blackwell School National Historic Site Act. In response to the designation, Maite Arce, president and…
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20 October 2022
Our Heritage, Our Planet Film Week Announces 2022 Award Winning Films
Our Heritage, Our Planet Film Week celebrated its second annual virtual film festival from October 11 to October 14 with more than 40 films and interactive discussions between artists, communities, and decision-makers on environmental topics.…
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20 October 2022
Hispanic Access’ Statement on Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Expansion
On October 17, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), along with tribal and community leaders, issued a letter calling on President Biden to use his authority under the Antiquities Act to…
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19 October 2022
Natalia Vásquez: Using Language as a Way to Serve Her Community
Natalia Vasquez is a visual artist, holistic practitioner, and a photographer who was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. In 2017, she founded Heart in Brain Studios as a space to combine holistic and creative…
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