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As part of our mission to elevate Latino voices at GW and beyond, the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute invites scholars, fellows, and faculty to contribute to opinion pieces, blogs and articles about contemporary issues affecting Latinos.
The Simple Things
March 10, 2021
Here are a few ways some Cisneros Scholars have passed the time living at home during online school!
Afro-Latina Business Leaders to Know
March 1, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, Alicia Ramirez-Hernandez presents 5 Afro-Latina Business Leaders who are marking their mark in their industries.
Afro Nicaraguans: The Persistent Struggle for Equality
March 1, 2021
Throughout much of Latin America, people of African descent also face constant struggle for full equality.
Celebrating the Afro-Latinx Community during Black History Month
March 1, 2021
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.
Leaders: Alex Pacheco, GW Alumnus & Animal Rights Activist
February 9, 2021
From Silver Spring to the international stage, a GW alumnus changed the world of animal rights activism forever.
Leaders: Sylvia Rivera, LGBTQ Rights
January 9, 2021
Rising from difficult beginnings, a Puertorican-Venezuelan drag queen would go on to be a pioneer in the fight for LGBTQ rights.
Winter Traditions in Latin America
December 24, 2020
Family, friends, gifts, food, music, and more! This is a rundown of some of the celebrations that occur throughout Spain and Latin America.
Leaders: Luis Miramontes, Healthcare
November 10, 2020
Raised by a single mom, Luis Miramontes defied the odds to become a prolific scientist who helped women in their fight for bodily autonomy.
Top 4: Staying Productive Virtually
October 29, 2020
College is awesome… until you find yourself in your childhood bedroom staring at the star-shaped stickers on your ceiling.
Leaders: Dolores Huerta, Advocacy
October 16, 2020
From elementary school teaching, to farmworkers, civil rights, the feminist movement and beyond, Dolores Huerta has always advocated for those most vulnerable.
The History of Hispanic Heritage Month
October 14, 2020
The history of how the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, or what we at GW call Latinx Heritage Celebration came to be.
Rep. Joaquín Castro discusses politics and his youth at webinar
October 8, 2020
A congressman spoke about his own upbringing and gave advice to students on becoming politically active at our first session of Diálogos Hispanos.