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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.

 

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DC’s Neighborhood Heritage Trail

February 19, 2022

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

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GW Research Team Awarded Funding to Study Impact of Stress, Adversity on Latino/a Adolescents

November 16, 2021

This NIH-funded project combines public health, clinical psychology, sociology and public policy.

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Changing the Focus of News Media Stories about Latinos

October 19, 2021

During Latinx Heritage Celebration, the Cisneros Institute co-hosted a panel with the GW School of Media and Public Affairs on diversifying media representation of Latinos.

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Girl Scouts: Empowering All Girls

August 19, 2021

Written by: Andrea Grimaldo, Cisneros Scholar '23

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The Tastes of Home

August 13, 2021

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

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The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: Work Worth Doing

August 12, 2021

Written by: Reginald Warren, Cisneros Scholar '23

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Alumnus Gil Cisneros Named Undersecretary of Defense

August 12, 2021

A former U.S. congressman, Mr. Cisneros endowed the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at GW.

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Where Is Home?

April 29, 2021

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

April 28, 2021

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!

April 1, 2021

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

March 10, 2021

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

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.