Category: Latinidad
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Independence, Language, and the History We Carry Home
September 15 is a day of celebration for many nations of Hispano América. On this day, we extend our congratulations and our best wishes to all those who celebrate the independence of their nations, their histories, and their peoples. For me, however, September 15 also raises another question: What does it mean for a young…
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The Caesar Salad: A Mexican Creation That Traveled the World
What can a salad teach us about the Indo-Hispano American world? Quite a lot. This week, Capacitando.org features the Caesar Salad—a dish created in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924, that would eventually become a familiar part of menus around the world. The story takes us from Italy to California, across the border into Mexico, and eventually…
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Understanding Our America: Martí’s Vision
José Martí: Education, Freedom, and “Our America” This week, Capacitando.org turns our attention to José Martí, one of the most important intellectual, literary, and political figures in the history of Cuba and Latin America. Martí was much more than a revolutionary. He was a poet, journalist, educator, essayist, and advocate for independence who believed that…
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Learning from Becky G: Culture, Ambition, and Success
As you watch, consider: How can embracing our culture, language, and personal experiences become a source of strength rather than a limitation? A medida que observas, considera: ¿Cómo puede abrazar nuestra cultura, idioma y experiencias personales convertirse en una fuente de fortaleza en lugar de una limitación? From Inglewood to the world, Becky G has…
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Ricardo Montalbán: A Trailblazer for Latino Actors
This Week on Capacitando: Ricardo Montalbán This week, Capacitando celebrates the life and legacy of Ricardo Montalbán, a performer whose remarkable career reminds us why representation, opportunity, and cultural pride matter. From Mexico City to Hollywood, Montalbán built a career that crossed generations and genres. But his legacy was about more than memorable performances. At…
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Linda Ronstadt or/o Vikki Carr
Linda Ronstadt vs. Vikki Carr: Two Voices, One Cultural Legacy This week, Capacitando invites you to choose between two extraordinary Mexican-American voices: Linda Ronstadt and Vikki Carr. At first glance, they may seem like very different artists. Ronstadt became one of the most successful recording artists of her generation, moving effortlessly between rock, country, pop,…
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A Seat at the Table: Yesenia Ramirez and Andy’s Coffee Shop’s Community.
Discover the inspiring story of Yesenia Ramirez, owner of Andy’s Coffee Shop in Pasadena, and how her Mexican heritage and culinary career help nourish her community.
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Building Readers, Building Citizens: Why Representation Matters in Knowledge-Rich Education
By Ernesto R. Villarreal, Ed.D. July 19, 2026 For generations, public education has been one of the most important institutions in democratic societies. Schools do much more than teach students to read, write, and solve equations. They prepare young people to think critically, evaluate evidence, participate in civic life, and contribute to their communities. Today,…
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Formar lectores, formar ciudadanos: por qué la representación es importante en una educación rica en conocimientos
Por Ernesto R. Villarreal, Ed.D. Agosto 15, 2026 Durante generaciones, la educación pública ha sido una de las instituciones más importantes en las sociedades democráticas. Las escuelas hacen mucho más que enseñar a los estudiantes a leer, escribir y resolver ecuaciones. Preparan a los jóvenes para que piensen críticamente, evalúen evidencia, participen en la vida…
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Piri Thomas
Finding His Voice: The Life and Legacy of Piri Thomas This week, Capacitando.org celebrates the life and work of Piri Thomas (1928–2011), a pioneering Nuyorican writer whose powerful voice helped bring the experiences of Puerto Rican and Latino communities in New York into American literature. Born and raised in Spanish Harlem, Thomas drew upon his…
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