Tag: Resilience in Hispano Community
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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