Cisneros Scholars

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DC’s Neighborhood Heritage Trail

These photos explore parts of Greater U Street, highlighting the cultural and political contributions of African Africans.

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The Tastes of Home

For Cisneros Scholar Alex Bayon, food helps identify the importance of family and togetherness.

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Where Is Home?

One of our Scholars reflects on his experience visiting Puerto Rico, and what home means to him.

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The Importance of Self-Confidence

A Cisneros Scholar’s journey to self-confidence and some first-hand advice on how to get started with a journey of self-discovery and growth.

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A Latinx Guide to Celebrating Women’s History Month!

March is Women’s History Month, o como diría mi mamá, “el mes de la mujer”, and this is a guide on how to celebrate and honor it!

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The Simple Things

Here are a few ways some Cisneros Scholars have passed the time living at home during online school!

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Afro-Latina Business Leaders to Know

In honor of Black History Month, Alicia Ramirez-Hernandez presents 5 Afro-Latina Business Leaders who are marking their mark in their industries.

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Afro Nicaraguans: The Persistent Struggle for Equality

Throughout much of Latin America, people of African descent also face constant struggle for full equality.

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Celebrating the Afro-Latinx Community during Black History Month

One of our goals is to amplify and celebrate all voices from the Latinx community, and Afro-Latinx people are an integral part of our community.

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Leaders: Alex Pacheco, GW Alumnus & Animal Rights Activist

From Silver Spring to the international stage, a GW alumnus changed the world of animal rights activism forever.