Orlando Cela Named Amplify Latinx ALX100 Honoree
BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ — Amplify Latinx has announced that the Lowell Chamber Orchestra’s Music Director, Orlando Cela, has been named one of the ALX100 Honorees for 2024. This prestigious recognition celebrates Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who are making an outstanding impact in their respective fields and communities.
Alliance Group’s Carlos Vazquez Elected to The University of Georgia’s Latino Alumni Council
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — Alliance Group is proud to announce that Carlos Vazquez, its esteemed Marketing Coordinator, has been elected to the University of Georgia’s Latino Alumni Council. Carlos will serve a two-year term, spanning July 2024 to July 2026. The University of Georgia Alumni Association extended their heartfelt congratulations to Carlos.
Church of Scientology Celebrates Latin Culture and Women’s Empowerment
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The vibrant strains of Latin Music filled East Hollywood when the Church of Scientology Los Angeles hosted the Miss Hispanidad Festival. It was held during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), set aside to honor the history, culture and contribution of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Miss Hispanidad Festival promotes women’s empowerment and celebrates the Latin culture of the Americas.
SimpleNexus helps lenders better serve Spanish-speaking borrowers with launch of Nexus Bilingual
LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the release of Nexus Bilingual(tm), a new feature that makes the loan process more accessible to prospective homebuyers who prefer to communicate in Spanish by gathering initial loan information in Spanish.
Join the Scientology Network in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually September 15-October 15 to honor the history, culture and contribution of American citizens and residents whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. And what better way to do so than with a visit to the Scientology Network on DIRECTV Channel 320, streaming on Scientology.tv, mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.
CortoCircuito Virtual Cinema Presents Short Films from Spain, Latin America, The Colombian Pacific and Latinos from the US Under the Theme of Empathy – In the Place of The Other
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — The 17th edition of CortoCircuito New York and the 6th edition of Cali open their virtual screening room CortoCircuito: Home Edition November 10-13, 2020, presenting award-winning short films from international festivals and continuing its mission of promoting emerging talent from the regions it represents.
The 9th Annual Dominican Film Festival in New York goes Virtual
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — The importance of maintaining healthy social distancing and stopping the spread of COVID-19, Dominican Film Festival in New York City (DFFNYC) will hold its ninth edition online, October 20-30, 2020. These challenging circumstances have not prevented the festival from continuing to be the largest and most impressive film festival outside the borders of the Dominican Republic.
Groundbreaking New Public Television Series Features Afro-Latino Cultures Through the Lens of Travel
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Haas Media LLC announces Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas, a new travel series on public television, premiering with a two-part special featuring Costa Rica this September on Public Television Stations nationwide, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
A tribute to an American Hero – Juan ‘Skip’ Torres
FAIRFAX, Va. /ScoopCloud/ — Dr. Juan Manuel Torres of Pine Island, Fla. – a decorated Korean and Vietnam veteran – passed away last week at the age of 86-years-old after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia, the Family of Juan Manuel Torres announced. With his passing, America lost a true patriot and American hero who was one of the last surviving members of Task Force Smith from the Battle of Osan.
Mateo Blanco: American dreamer turned successful American tenor
ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Mateo Blanco, an accomplished musician and celebrated visual artist, is re-releasing his debut album “Mateo Blanco 724,” in honor of its 10th anniversary.
Autos Latinos launches first-of-its-kind interactive car shopping website targeted specifically toward Latino and Hispanic consumers
MURRIETA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Autos Latinos has officially launched their service and new website, AutosLatinos.com – a car shopping website that caters specifically to Latino and Hispanic car buyers in Southern California.
8th Entrepreneur Summit to Feature Successful Business Owners and Experts
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Returning for its eighth year, Hispanic Unity of Florida’s 2019 Entrepreneur Summit is a day-long learning and networking event showcasing the diverse array of businesses that contribute to South Florida’s economy.
Exploring Black and Afro-Latinx female identity with RESPECT: gallery exhibition, workshops, and discussions
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — The Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is delighted to announce the opening of “RESPECT,” an exhibition celebrating Black and Afro-Latinx womanhood. The art gallery exhibition and related public programs comprise the Fall season of “CelebrARTE,” Casita Maria’s arts and culture event series celebrating the South Bronx community and the art it has inspired.
Cuban Art Show in South Bronx Gallery – We Have Ire: Afro-Cuban in the United States
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education in partnership with Pregones Theater are proud to present “We Have Ire: Afro-Cuban in the United States.” This exhibition and multi-disciplinary theater project will be produced by Cuban-American writer, performer, Doris Duke Artist and San Francisco resident Paul S. Flores, with collaborating Puerto Rican filmmaker and photographer Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi.
It’s a Femme-inist Future for the South Bronx!
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is proud to present Teen Leadership Summit: The Future is Femme-inist! The Future is NOW! Young women and femmes of color are leading the way as community culture workers. They are artists, activists, healers, and leaders.
South Bronx Gallery Exhibits Solo Show of Mexico City Artist Jorge Tellaeche
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Casita Maria Center For Arts & Education, in partnership with The Consulate General of Mexico in New York, are proud to present “Forgotten” by Mexico City-based artist Jorge Tellaeche, on view Sept. 13 – Nov. 21, 2018.
Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education produces the 1st Annual Young Artist Showcase ‘There’s No Place Like Home’
BRONX, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education is proud to present “There’s No Place Like Home,” the 1st annual Young Artist Showcase celebrating the greatness and self-expression found within all Casita Maria program participants. This multi-disciplinary exhibition will include over 200 artworks created during the 2017-2018 after school-year.
Union Institute and University celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ — Union Institute and University is recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15, 2017 by highlighting the university’s commitment to diversity. Union serves a 26 percent Hispanic adult learner population.
The City of Pompano Beach Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Pompano Beach Cultural Center and Library
POMPANO Beach, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — The City of Pompano Beach is delighted to announce that the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Pompano Beach Cultural Center and Library will take place on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, the venue will be open to the public to view the world premiere Cuban art exhibit, “Shipwrecked of Reason: Half a Century in Cuban Art.”
Culver City, California Becomes a Sanctuary City
CULVER CITY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — At its March 27, 2017 meeting, the City Council of the City of Culver City adopted a Resolution to declare itself a sanctuary city. According to the Resolution, “The City of Culver City is a sanctuary city for all of its residents, and the City stands in solidarity with other sanctuary jurisdictions.”