Hispanic, Latinx, Latino, and Latina traditions have made and continue to make an undeniable impact on daily American life, from the food we eat and the music we listen to, to the ways we communicate with one another.
I was on assignment on the border in Texas earlier this year and Ito find Sister Norma Pimentel. She is the executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and has dedicated her life to helping migrants along the Mexican border. I couldn't get Sister Norma by phone so I decided to head to a bus station where refugees are known to be dropped off during their dangerous journey north. My plan was to walk block by block in search of Sister Norma. Sure enough, there she was.
Adriana Alejandre is a Hispanic [person] making history by tackling this issue head-on. She is normalizing conversations about this problem through her social media platforms and the creation of her podcast,"Latinx Therapy." Adriana is also helping create solutions to address this problem. She launched the Latinx Therapy Network to connect Latinx therapists to develop a community of practice and by developing a directory of Latinx therapists for community members who need support.
Pati Jinich is a chef best known for her Emmy-nominated series"Pati's Mexican Table," which has won a James Beard Award.Judge Marilyn Zayas Many people talk the talk about representation, but Ben is on the front lines every day making sure the door is also open for other Latinx creators and talent to come through too. Any project I've ever seen Ben be a part of is full of diverse people from across the spectrum of Latinx, multicultural, LGBTQ, both in front of and behind the scenes. Through both his art and business sense, Ben is one of the people who's moving the needle in the right direction.
I remember when Rashaad was making his groundbreaking 2011 film"Gun Hill Road," he asked if NHFA could present his script -- about a coming-of-age trans youth -- to another NHFA co-founder, Esai Morales. Rashaad had him pegged to play the father role. Esai loved the script and virtually did it for free."Gun Hill Road" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011.
Actor Jimmy Smits has appeared in series including"L.A. Law" and"NYPD Blue" as well as"The West Wing" and"Sons of Anarchy." He has also appeared in three"Star Wars" films and this year starred in"In the Heights."Joan Smalls nominates Pedro Julio Serrano and Ivana Fred Millán Model Joan Smalls is known for becoming the first Latina model to represent Estée Lauder cosmetics in a worldwide campaign in 2011 and has broken barriers for those in the fashion world.You may not have heard of Yoani Sánchez, but she happens to be one of the bravest people of our time.
I nominate Marileidy Paulino from my birth country, the Dominican Republic, because she is the perfect example of perseverance, faith and discipline. She did not count with all the resources she needed when she decided she wanted to be a track and field athlete, so she practiced barefoot. She's represented the Dominican Republic in the Olympics, where she's won multiple medals. She's not only an athlete, but she is also a corporal in the Dominican Air Force.
I think a lot of women get so caught up in work that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves, so I love that her brand, Modern Muze, is a minority and female-owned company focused on taking care of women. The mental health aspect also drew me in. It's very special, very feminine. Almost a sense of restoration. There's a blog and so much more -- it's really a lifestyle hub for women to feel a sense of community.
Actor Wilmer Valderrama has appeared in series including"That 70s Show" and"NCIS" and, most recently, he launched the"Essential Voices" podcast. He also lent his voice to a main character in the upcoming Disney film,"Encanto."Sol is currently the deputy governor of Illinois, but before that she spent most of her career at the organization she helped create, La Casa Norte.
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