Domingo Newsbytes: 06.13.10...

One of the things I was reflecting on recently, is how wonderful it is to see so many Latinas on the move. These women are always a great source of pride and inspiration and I’m delighted to be able to spotlight some of these women and the work they do. This week our hermanas at the Chicago Foundation For Women’s Latina Leadership Council will be holding their summer fundraiser to raise funds for the Maria Mangual Unidas Fund @ Teatro Luna’s Generic Latina 2010 production on Thursday, June 17, @ 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. performance Chicago Dramatists...

05.09.10 Domingo Newsbytes...

Last night was The Great Collaboration: creative justice roundtable and celebration benefit.  What an amazing vibe, we met  an army of enlightened creatives, there was a scrumptious spread of food, and it was a great honor to be included in the talent line-up.  We brought the chisme box with us and got a head-start on chisme’s for May’s Proyecto Latina. SPEAK UP & SPEAK OUT! is our theme for this month’s Proyecto Latina, which is only a week away on Monday, May 17th. Speaking up and the importance of sharing our opinions was a discussion that came...

Community Partners – Mil Gracias!...

Proyecto Latina wants to take a moment to thank some amazing community partners that have supported us along the way. Our newest community partner includes the Chicago Foundation for Women’s Latina Leadership Council. All of these organizations are impacting our communities. We encourage you to go to their websites and support the wonderful work they do year round. If you interested in becoming a community partner shoot us an email for details info@proyectolatina.org ...

Meet the Latina Leadership Council Co-Ch...

This month I had the opportunity to interview the co-chairs of the Chicago Foundation For Women’s Latina Leadership Council. These ladies are on the move impacting our community. This Friday, October 16th they will be having an evening of theatre and reception for their annual fall event to raise funds for Latina women and girls. Above is a photo of Silvia Rivera on the left, center Dolores Huerta and Lilliana De Santiago. Here is what they had to say about philanthropy, leadership and the work the Latina Leadership Council is doing: Diana Pando: What is the...