Tag: Latinidad
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Adalberto Elías González
This Week on Capacitando: Celebrating Adalberto Elías González This week, Capacitando is proud to feature Adalberto Elías González, a talented actor, comedian, and screenwriter whose career helped define the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. Through memorable performances and thoughtful storytelling, González contributed to an era of filmmaking that introduced millions of viewers to the language,…
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Rocío Dúrcal or/o Ana Gabriel
This week on Capacitando.org, we invite our readers to weigh in on a legendary musical matchup: Rocío Dúrcal vs. Ana Gabriel. Both artists helped bring ranchera and Spanish-language popular music to audiences across the Americas, earning devoted fans and leaving a lasting mark on Hispanic culture. Who has had the greater impact on ranchera music…
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Desi Arnaz – A Latino Pioneer Who Changed Television Forever
At Capacitando, we are committed to celebrating the individuals whose talent, determination, and vision have helped shape Latino history and culture. This week, we are proud to feature Desi Arnaz, the Cuban-American entertainer, producer, and entrepreneur whose groundbreaking work transformed American television. Many people remember Arnaz as Ricky Ricardo from the classic television series I…
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J Balvin or/o Rauw Alejandro
This week’s artist poll features two of the most influential voices in contemporary Latin music: J Balvin and Rauw Alejandro. While they represent different generations and styles within the urban music movement, both artists have helped bring Latino culture, language, and creativity to audiences around the world. Their success reflects the growing global impact of…
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Desi Arnaz or Rita Moreno
Two Latino Legends Who Changed American Entertainment This week’s Capacitando.org poll celebrates two trailblazing Latino performers whose work helped reshape American entertainment: Desi Arnaz and Rita Moreno. Long before conversations about diversity and representation became common, Arnaz and Moreno were breaking barriers in Hollywood and on television. As the co-star and producer of the groundbreaking…
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Rauw Alejandro: The Sound of a New Latino Generation
Dr. Ernesto R. Villarreal, Capacitando.org May 23, 2026 This week, Capacitando.org is proud to feature Rauw Alejandro — one of the most influential and innovative artists in contemporary Latin music. Known for blending reggaetón, R&B, electronic music, pop, and Caribbean rhythms, Rauw Alejandro has helped redefine what modern Latino music can sound and feel like…
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Weekly Feature: Raquel Welch — Identity, Representation, and Cultural Legacy
This week, Capacitando.org proudly highlights the life and legacy of Raquel Welch, one of the most recognizable actresses in American film history and a cultural figure whose story reflects the complicated experience of many Latinos in the United States. Born Jo Raquel Tejada to a Bolivian father and an Anglo-American mother, Welch rose to international…
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Looking Back to Move Forward: What the Migration Debate Teaches Us About Historical Perspective
Dr. Ernesto R. Villarreal – May 15, 2026: In a recent article titled “Could Mexico and the U.S. have solved the Migration Crisis 50 years ago,” published by Zócalo Public Square on April 6, 2026, writer Irvin Ibarguen invites readers to reconsider one of the most complex and enduring issues in North American history: migration…
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Gabriel Iglesias or George Lopez
This week’s Capacitando poll features two iconic Latino comedians: George Lopez and Gabriel Iglesias. Lopez is known for breaking barriers in television with George Lopez and for advocating for Latino representation and educational causes. Iglesias, famous for his storytelling comedy and global tours, has celebrated Chicano culture through humor while supporting Latino youth and community…
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Felipe Agredano: From Community Roots to Academic Leadership
This Weeks Feature on Capacitando.org What does it look like when someone from the community returns to serve the community through education, scholarship, and cultural leadership? This week, Capacitando.org highlights the work of Felipe Agredano, a professor, researcher, public commentator, and educational organizer whose journey reflects the experiences and aspirations of many Latino students and…
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