Tag: Latinidad
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Diego or/o Frida
Diego Rivera or Frida Kahlo? You Decide! For our next Capacitando poll, we’re asking you to choose between two of Mexico’s most influential artists: Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Both artists became internationally recognized for their distinctive approaches to art, but they told very different stories through their work. Diego Rivera became famous for his…
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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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Malo or/o Tierra
This Week’s Poll: Malo vs. Tierra Some songs never leave us. They become the soundtrack to family gatherings, neighborhood celebrations, long drives, and memories shared across generations. This week, Capacitando.org celebrates two legendary Chicano bands whose music helped define an era while showcasing the creativity and talent of Mexican American musicians: Malo and Tierra. Formed…
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Catherine Cortez Masto Featured This Week on Capacitando
Opening Doors What does it mean to be a civic leader? This week, Capacitando is proud to feature Catherine Cortez Masto, the first Latina elected to the United States Senate and a lifelong public servant whose career reminds us that leadership is built through education, perseverance, and a commitment to serving others. Our newest Weekly…
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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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Vicente Fernandez or/o Antonio Aguilar
At Capacitando.org, we celebrate the stories, values, and cultural traditions that have helped shape the Latino community. Few artists embody those ideals more completely than Vicente Fernández and Antonio Aguilar. Through their music, both artists honored the experiences of everyday people, highlighting themes of family, perseverance, pride, and love for their heritage. Their songs continue…
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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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