Tag: social-justice
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Gabriela Mistral – A Voice Across the Americas
Gabriela Mistral — Una voz a través de las Américas Celebrating the poet, educator, and reformer whose work connected literature, education, and human dignity. This week, Capacitando.org celebrates Gabriela Mistral (1889–1957), the Chilean poet, educator, and diplomat who became the first Latin American author to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, awarded in 1945. Born…
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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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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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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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Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: Defying Limits in Colonial Mexico
This week on Capacitando.org, we shine a light on one of the most extraordinary minds of the colonial era—Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Known as “La Décima Musa,” Sor Juana emerged from 17th-century New Spain as a self-taught scholar whose brilliance challenged the intellectual boundaries imposed on women. From a young age, her hunger…
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Dr. Rodolfo “Rudy” Acuña
Challenging Erasure, Defining a Movement Throughout his career, Rudy Acuña faced persistent resistance for daring to challenge the traditional narratives taught in American schools. At a time when Mexican American history was largely absent—or misrepresented—Acuña pushed for the inclusion of Chicanx perspectives in classrooms and universities. His efforts were often met with institutional pushback, criticism,…
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When the Movement Is Bigger Than the Man: A Moment of Reflection for Our Community
This week was meant to be a time of recognition and celebration. At Capacitando.org, we had planned to honor Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers for their role in uplifting the spirit of the Chicano community—sparking a movement that told our people that it was not only acceptable, but necessary, to stand up for…
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