Conversations Over Cafecito

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and this conversation could not be more urgent. Elianna talks candidly about the myths surrounding abuse, the signs to look out for in unhealthy relationships, and how art can be a bridge toward healing and awareness—especially for younger audiences.

To the survivor moms who keep going, even when the world doesn't make it easy: we see you. We're learning from you. And we're honoring you, today and always.

On December 4th, 2024, our Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) Advocate in Minnesota, Zeenyace Flores, shared her insights on Pillsbury United Radio (KRSM 98.0). This powerful interview highlights Esperanza United's expertise in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) through culturally specific approaches that uplift survivors and mobilize Latin@s to end GBV.

In this special edition of Conversations Over Cafecito by Esperanza United, Roselyn Ovalle, Public Policy Intern, interviews Angelica Fuentes, a prominent businesswoman, impact investor, and gender equality activist, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Fuentes shares her personal experiences with gender discrimination and how these challenges inspired her to create initiatives like Mission Moms and No Gender, which aim to empower women through financial independence and overcoming gender-based violence. This conversation reflects Esperanza United's mission to support the Latina community through culturally responsive approaches, addressing critical issues such as gender equity and economic violence, while highlighting the leadership and resilience of the Hispanic community in the United States. En esta edición especial de Conversations over cafecito de Esperanza United, Roselyn Ovalle, interna de política pública, entrevista a Angelica Fuentes, una destacada empresaria, inversora de impacto, y activista por la igualdad de género, en el marco de la celebración del Mes de la herencia hispana. Fuentes comparte sus experiencias personales con la discriminación de género y cómo estos desafíos la inspiraron a crear iniciativas como Mission Moms y No Gender, que buscan empoderar a las mujeres mediante la independencia financiera y la superación de la violencia de género. Esta conversación refleja la misión de Esperanza United de apoyar a la comunidad latina a través de enfoques culturalmente receptivos, abordando temas críticos como la equidad de género y la violencia económica, y resaltando el liderazgo y la resiliencia de la comunidad hispana en Estados Unidos.

En este esclarecedor episodio de "Conversaciones sobre Cafecito", Aida Negrón, de Esperanza United, conduce un interesante debate con Yamilín Rivera Santiago, de Taller Salud. Ellas exploran el impacto significativo de la violencia de género en la salud física, mental y sexual de las mujeres, y celebran el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud de la Mujer. Descubre los recursos vitales que Taller Salud ofrece para apoyar a las sobrevivientes, desde asistencia psicológica hasta programas de empoderamiento económico. Yamilín comparte sus ideas sobre el reconocimiento de la violencia doméstica y el papel crucial del apoyo de la comunidad en el fomento de un entorno libre de violencia. Sintonízanos para saber cómo podemos contribuir todos a crear comunidades más seguras y saludables para las mujeres. No olvides suscribirte y darle a me gusta si este episodio te ha parecido valioso. ... In this enlightening episode of "Conversations over Cafecito," Aida Negrón, from Esperanza United, hosts a compelling discussion with Yamilín Rivera Santiago from Taller Salud. They explore the significant impact of gender violence on women's physical, mental, and sexual health, and celebrate Women's Health Awareness Month. Discover the vital resources Taller Salud offers to support survivors, from psychological assistance to economic empowerment programs. Yamilín shares her insights on recognizing domestic violence and the crucial role of community support in fostering a violence-free environment.  Tune in to learn how we can all contribute to creating safer, healthier communities for women. Don't forget to subscribe and like if you find this episode valuable!

Te invitamos a escuchar el último episodio de Conversaciones sobre cafecito. En este episodio, conversamos con Elvira de la Cruz, Directora ejecutiva del Centro de empoderamiento de latin@s en Virginia. Esta organización pionera brinda servicios a familias hispanas/latinas afectadas por violencia, y aseguran que reciban apoyo de defensores biculturales y bilingües. Únete a nosotr@s para conocer más sobre su trabajo esencial. ... We invite you to tune into the latest episode of Conversations Over Cafecito. In this episode, we sit down with Elvira de la Cruz, Executive Director of the Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center. This trailblazing organization serves Hispanic/Latin@ families affected by violence, ensuring they're getting services from bilingual, biculturally-trained advocates. Join us to learn more about their essential work.

As we near the conclusion of International Women's Month, we are delighted to extend an invitation to listen to the latest episode of our podcast, Conversations Over Cafecito. Join us as we sit down with Rosario de la Torre, a dedicated advocate with over twenty years of experience at Esperanza United. Rosario shares insights into her journey, inspiring us to embrace our roles as emerging community leaders. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation! ☕

A medida que nos acercamos al final del Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia en el Noviazgo Adolescente, te invitamos a escuchar un nuevo episodio de nuestro podcast, "Conversaciones Over Cafecito". En este episodio, hablamos con Ana Ortega y Patricia Emmanuelli, parte del Programa de Salud y Prevención de Esperanza United. Juntos, profundizamos en su trabajo con la Guía para jóvenes defensores de jóvenes L@tinos sobrevivientes de violencia en el noviazgo explorando el impacto profundo que estos recursos tienen en fomentar relaciones saludables entre los jóvenes. ¡No te pierdas esta conversación!

Join us this January on our podcast "Conversations Over Cafecito" as we talk about Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In a conversation with Estefany Lazaro from Esperanza United, we will explore the significance of preventing and addressing each type of human trafficking. Through an enlightening dialogue, we aim to emphasize that human trafficking can impact anyone.    Únase a nosotros este mes de enero en nuestro podcast "Conversaciones sobre Cafecito" para hablar del Mes de Concienciación sobre la Trata de Seres Humanos. En una conversación con Estefany Lazaro de Esperanza United, exploraremos la importancia de prevenir y abordar cada tipo de trata de personas. A través de un diálogo esclarecedor, pretendemos hacer hincapié en que la trata de seres humanos puede afectar a cualquiera.

As we approach the holiday season, Esperanza United's Proyecto Navidad reminds us of the joy of giving. In this episode of Conversations Over Cafecito, we talk with Sarahi Mateo, Beth Baynes, and Nallely Castro about our annual Christmas project. From its humble beginnings to its profound impact on the community, Projecto Navidad creates a unique connection between donors and local families. Tune in to hear stories of resilience, success, and the limitless power of community solidarity. A medida que nos acercamos a la temporada navideña, el Proyecto Navidad de Esperanza United nos recuerda la alegría de dar. En este episodio de Conversations Over Cafecito, hablamos con Sarahi Mateo, Beth Baynes y Nallely Castro sobre nuestro proyecto anual de Navidad. Desde sus humildes comienzos hasta su profundo impacto en la comunidad, el Proyecto Navidad crea una conexión única entre los donantes y las familias locales. Sintonízanos para escuchar historias de resiliencia, éxito y el poder ilimitado de la solidaridad comunitaria.

En este episodio de «Conversations over cafecito,» celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con la Dra. Verónica Méndez, una curadora en el Museo Smithsonian de Historia Americana. Ella nos cuenta cómo se asegura de que las perspectivas latinas estén representadas en las exposiciones del Smithsonian, cuáles son algunas estrategias para conectarse con la comunidad latina, y ofrece detalles acerca de proyectos especiales en los que está trabajando actualmente.

En esta entrevista de «Conversations over Cafecito», Aida Negrón, Especialista en Comunicaciones Bilingües de Esperanza United, habla con Rafael Medina, Director de Medios del Center for American Progress. La conversación se centra en las políticas y estrategias de la organización en relación a la violencia armada en la comunidad latina. Rafael amplía el compromiso del Center for American Progress de promover políticas basadas en evidencia para prevenir la violencia armada, destacando las iniciativas y estrategias específicas que se están llevando a cabo. También se aborda el tema del racismo sistémico y su conexión con la violencia armada, así como los programas y esfuerzos dirigidos a apoyar a las comunidades más afectadas por los homicidios con armas de fuego. En general, la entrevista destaca el enfoque integral del Center for American Progress y su trabajo para abordar las causas fundamentales de la violencia armada y promover prácticas responsables dentro de la industria.

Amarilis Pagán Jiménez presenta en detalle los servicios proporcionados por Proyecto Matria para la comunidad LGBTTQ en Puerto Rico. La discusión se centra en los desafíos que enfrenta esta comunidad en relación a la violencia doméstica, así como en el enfoque adoptado por Proyecto Matria para abordar dichos desafíos. Además, se describen los programas y servicios ofrecidos por Proyecto Matria para brindar apoyo a las personas LGBTQ que han experimentado violencia doméstica.   Se destaca la inclusividad y sensibilidad de los servicios ofrecidos por Proyecto Matria hacia la comunidad LGBTQ, resaltando la capacitación proporcionada al personal y a los voluntarios. También se mencionan los recursos disponibles y la asistencia legal ofrecida, incluyendo derivaciones a servicios legales especializados.   Para concluir, se ofrecen consejos y recomendaciones dirigidos a los miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ que están viviendo situaciones de violencia doméstica o sospechan que alguien en su entorno está experimentando violencia.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In this installment of Conversations over Cafecito, Aida Negrón, Bilingual Communications Specialist at Esperanza United, conducts an interview with Rocio Lozano, the Director of the Sexual Assault Program at Mujeres Latinas en Acción, to discuss this important topic.

En honor a la Semana Nacional de Concientización acerca de l@s Trabajador@s Agrícolas, del 24 al 31 de marzo de 2023, estamos entusiasmados al presentar una nueva sesión de nuestro podcast. Norma Flores, Directora de Programas en Justice for Migrant Women, habla sobre las barreras y problemas que enfrentan las mujeres migrantes que trabajan en la agricultura en los Estados Unidos, de su experiencia personal como trabajadora, y de la manera en que su organización trabaja para apoyarlas.

"I was introduced to Esperanza United in 6th grade when I began attending Youth Conferences and summer camps with them. I took advantage of multiple opportunities to meet and engage with other Latinx youth who I am fortunate to still have close relationships with."

In this third installment of our podcast series, our senior manager of community and capacity building Jose Juan Lara Jr. is joined by his colleagues at Esperanza United: Felix Martinez-Paz, Engaging Men & Boys Prog. Specialist and Pedro Reyna, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month we are highlighting the voices of Latino men in the movement to end gender-based violence, sharing how they came to the movement, what it means to be a Latino male-identifying person to end gender-based violence, and their approach to engage other Latino male-identifying folks from a culturally responsive practice. In this second installment of our series, our senior manager of community and capacity building Jose Juan Lara Jr. is joined by his colleague/compadre/hermano Emiliano Diaz de Leon, Men's Engagement Specialist, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA). Emiliano has more than a decade of experience working for several domestic and sexual violence centers across Texas. Emiliano joined the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault in 2008, where he provides training and technical assistance on enhancing services to male survivors of sexual violence to individuals and organizations in Texas and around the country.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are excited to present a new podcast series highlighting the voices of Latino men in the movement to end gender-based violence. We discuss how men came to the movement, what it means to be a Latino male-identifying person to end gender-based violence, and their approach to engage other Latino male-identifying folks from a culturally responsive practice. In this first installment, our Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Damary Rodriguez speaks with our Senior Manager of Training and Technical Assistance and Partnerships, Leo Martinez, and our Senior manager of community and capacity building, Jose Juan Lara Jr.

En este episodio, hablamos con Coral Estefania Alonso Garcia, quien es una becaria de investigación en Esperanza United. Coral es enfermera y antes fue miembro del equipo nacional de natación de México. Hoy conversaremos sobre su experiencia como estudiante internacional en los Estados Unidos y como su profesión contribuye a la comunidad latina.

En este episodio hablamos con Susana Mariscal, nuevo miembro del consejo consultivo de investigación de Esperanza United y profesora asociada de trabajo social de la Universidad de Indiana. Susana es una académica comprometida con la comunidad con una agenda de investigación activa centrada en las modificaciones del entorno social que promueven la resiliencia entre los niños y las familias y facilitan la prevención primaria del maltrato infantil. Ha estudiado la violencia entre adolescentes latinos; las disparidades en el acceso a la salud y a los servicios entre los niños y las familias latinas; y la resiliencia entre los jóvenes expuestos a la violencia doméstica, identificando las diferencias raciales/étnicas en los factores de protección. Su proyecto actual "Strengthening Indiana Families" (SIF) se centra en la implementación y evaluación de una serie de servicios y apoyos basados en la comunidad diseñados para promover entornos familiares saludables y reforzar la seguridad y el bienestar de las familias en el centro de Indiana.

In celebration of Pride month, we invite you to listen to the second installment of our series lifting the voices of LGBTQ Latin@ leaders. In this conversation, our Senior Manager of Community & Capacity Building, Jose Juan Lara Jr. speaks with Texas Association Against Sexual Assault's Program Director and Campus Sexual Assault Specialist, Rick Gipprich about how he came to the gender-based violence space, and some lessons he's learned as an openly gay man and a leader in the movement. For more podcasts like this, follow "Conversations Over Cafecito" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or subscribe to our youtube channel to experience our podcasts with Spanish subtitles. En celebración del mes del Orgullo, te invitamos a escuchar la segunda entrega de nuestra serie que destaca las voces de los líderes latinos LGBTQ. En esta conversación, nuestro Gerente Senior de Construcción de Comunidades y Capacidades, José Juan Lara Jr. habla con el Director del Programa de la Asociación de Texas contra la Agresión Sexual y Especialista en Agresión Sexual en el Campus, Rich Giprich sobre cómo llegó al espacio de la violencia de género, y algunas lecciones que ha aprendido como un hombre abiertamente gay y un líder en el movimiento. Para más podcasts como este, sigue "Conversaciones sobre Cafecito" en Apple Podcasts o Spotify o suscríbase a nuestro canal de youtube para disfrutar de nuestros podcasts con subtítulos en español.

In celebration of Pride month, we'll learn about Manuel Rodriguez's work in the movement to end gender-based violence and his experience as a transmasculine person.

En esta podcast, nuestra Gerente de Comunicaciones Bilingüe, Angelina Cotler, conversa con nuestra Defensora de la Familia del Centro de Servicios contra el Abuso Doméstico (DASC), Zeenyace Flores, y nuestra Defensora de la Juventud, Beverly Martínez, sobre su trabajo de apoyo a los sobrevivientes de la violencia sexual en Minnesota.

Abril es el mes de la Concienciación sobre la Agresión Sexual y estamos encantados de compartir esta nueva entrega de nuestro podcast. En esta conversación, nuestra gerente de comunicación bilingüe, Angelina Cotler, conversa con nuestro director de Desarrollo de Capacidades y Asistencia Técnica, Leo Martínez, sobre su experiencia como sobreviviente y cómo esto ha influenciado en su trabajo.

Estamos orgullosos de asociarnos con NO MÁS para lanzar "Hablando de Relaciones Saludables". En este podcast, nuestra Gerente de Comunicaciones Bilingüe, Angelina Cotler habla con nuestra Directora de Prevención y Cambio Social, Ivette Izea-Martínez, sobre esta nueva guía que ofrece consejos, temas de conversación y más para que los padres y cuidadores presenten los conceptos básicos de las relaciones saludables con sus hijos.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and we're excited to share this podcast by Esperanza United's youth leaders about the challenges and successes of working with youth.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and we're excited to share a new installment of our podcast featuring Felix Martinez-Paz, our Mens & Boys Engagement Manager, and Pheng Thao, Statewide Coordinator at Minnesota Men and Masculine Folk Network, about the role of men and masculine folk in preventing human trafficking and ending violence.

In this video, our staff share #unacosa they are doing to stay healthy during the holidays.

En este episodio, nuestra co-directora de defensa familiar y participación comunitaria, Ivette Izea-Martinez, habla con Fanny Fernandez y Rene Labat, educadores de padres y jóvenes de la Alianza Nacional sobre Enfermedades Mentales (NAMI). Fanny y Rene trabajan con la comunidad Latin@ en Minnesota. Discuten la importancia de las conversaciones sobre salud mental, el papel de la comunidad en la prevención del suicidio y algunos de los mitos que se abordan comúnmente en la comunidad Latin@.

In this conversation our Director of Research and Evaluation, Dr. Lillie Macias, speaks with the University of New Haven's Director of Community Psychology, Dr.Melissa Whitson, about COVID-19 and its impact on gender-based violence.

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the second half of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating our website's new Knowledge base, a searchable database of resources that strengthens services for Latin@ survivors. In this episode our Campus Project Program Consultant, Jasmine Uribe and Olivia Garcia, Interim Director of Public Policy explain how to use the Supporting Latin@ Student Survivor guide, a new resource we developed for campus administrators and youth on campus to support Latin@ survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking (DVSAS).

Esta conversación, les presento a Martha Hernández Martínez para hablar de apoyando a sobrevivientes Afro-Latinas. Martha trabaja como señor asociado de investigación en Rainbow Research y tiene una maestría en Asuntos Públicos de la Facultad de Asuntos Públicos en la Universidad de Minnesota con especialización en los Derechos Humanos Internacional de la Mujer y Políticas de Desarrollo y una Licenciatura en Psicología de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Su experiencia incluye ser proveedora de salud mental para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y desastres naturales y colaboró en investigaciones para involucrar a los hombres nicaragüenses en los esfuerzos de prevención del HIV. Su investigación se centra en violencia de pareja íntima, masculinidades, trata de personas, violencia sexual y el impacto de las políticas públicas en la vida de las mujeres. Ella desarrolló una herramienta para involucrar a los hombres latinos en esfuerzos de prevención y colaboró en la creación de un conjunto de herramientas para evaluar los programas de violencia doméstica.

Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by unveiling a new mural inspired by our community. This breathtaking painting was created by a group of Latin@ artists who asked youth, advocates, and community leaders what being a woman and Esperanza United means to them. It now hangs in our Minnesota office to remind us of who we are and our shared mission to end gender-based violence. True to our new name, Esperanza United is uniting around our diverse heritage as Latin@s and the message behind the mural. Join us by listening to this special episode of Conversations Over Cafecito where we talk about what this mural represents to us.

In this podcast, as part of our series celebrating our new name, “Esperanza United”, we partner with LatinasRepresent to interview Dr. Lisa Magaña on her most recent book, co-authored with César Silva, ¡Empoderados!/Empowered! How Latinos Transformed Politics in Arizona. As a Professor in the School of Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, Dr. Lisa Magaña has authored multiple books including Straddling the Border and The Politics of Diversity and Arizona, Immigration and Latinos & Politics. LatinasRepresent is an initiative led by National Hispanic Leadership Agenda. Their mission is to increase Latina participation throughout the civic engagement continuum, inspire more Latinas to seek public service opportunities, and create a more reflective democracy. Their Program Manager Stephanie Lopez joins us in this episode, along with our Director of Communications and Marketing Cristina Escobar. Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify or download a transcript of this episode.

In this podcast, as part of a series celebrating our new name, “Esperanza United”, our Public Policy and Training Manager, Dr. Olivia Garcia, speaks with Priscilla Oliveras who is a USA Today best-selling author, writing contemporary romance literature with a Latinx flavor. Proud of her Puerto Rican-Mexican heritage, Priscilla strives to bring authenticity to her novels by sharing her culture with readers. She and her work have earned praise from O, The Oprah Magazine, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Entertainment Weekly, among others. Since earning her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, Priscilla now serves as adjunct faculty at Seton and teaches the online class “Romance Writing” for ed2go. Learn more about Priscilla Olivares by checking out her events calendar and following her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram via @prisoliveras. You can also find her on Amazon, Goodreads, and Bookbub. Subscribe to listen to our podcast on Spotify or download a transcript.

In this podcast, as part of a series celebrating our new name, “Esperanza United”, Cristina Escobar, our Director of Communications and Marketing, speaks with the Global Executive Director of NO MORE, Pamela Zaballa. Pamela is a global leader in the domestic and sexual violence space, with a special interest in the power of partnerships to progress the impact of our sector. NO MORE is a groundbreaking, global initiative comprised of the largest coalition of nonprofits, corporations, government agencies, media, schools, and individuals addressing domestic violence and sexual assault and Pamela has been at the helm since January, 2019. Pamela highlights the NO MAS Global Directory as a useful resource for anyone involved in domestic violence prevention or intervention. Subscribe to listen to our podcast on Spotify or download a transcript of this episode.

En este podcast, como parte de una serie que celebra nuestro nuevo nombre, “ Esperanza United”. Nuestra Co-directora de Bienestar Familiar y Participación Comunitaria, Rosario de la Torre, habla con nuestra Intercesora Principal de Familias, Irene Ochoa. Doña Irene ha ayudado a sobrevivientes latin@s en Minnesota durante casi 30 años, y el personal de Esperanza United la admira por su buen corazón, espíritu generoso y gran sabiduria. Suscribase para escuchar nuestro podcast en Spotify o descargar transcripción.

We're celebrating! Formerly Casa de Esperanza, we are now Esperanza United and in honor of this change, we're kicking off a podcast series looking at where we've been and where we're going. Nearly forty years ago, a group of persevering Latinas gathered in St. Paul, MN, to advocate for Latinas experiencing domestic violence. They incorporated as a nonprofit in 1982, opening a shelter and later, a 24/7 bilingual hotline. Elsa Vega Perez was one of them. Listen in to this conversation between her and Esperanza United CEO Patti Tototzintle about what it was like back then and how far we've come. Subscribe to listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts or download a transcript of this episode.

We are excited to share the third installment in our research series on Teen Dating Violence and Intersectionality featuring Nancy Nava, Research and Evaluation Manager at Casa de Esperanza, Rebecca Rodriguez, Director of Evaluation and Impact at Caminar Latino, and Rebecca Fix, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

We are excited to share with you a conversation in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Netflix's Bridgerton. In this episode, Founder of Leaders Ending Violence Jasmine Uribe joins Casa de Esperanza's Leo Martinez and Cristina Escobar to discuss the ways media influences how Latin@s understand consent.

In our second episode of this research series we speak with Dr. Walter DeKeseredy, Endowed Chair of Social Sciences, and Director of the Research Center on Violence at West Virginia University. He and Lillie Macias discuss poly-victimization in rural LGBTQ communities,  crimes towards LGBTQ people and ethnic minorities in rural areas, and the role of the media in building more inclusive spaces. Resources: Dr. DeKeseredy's Faculty Profile Book: Women Abuse in Rural Places by Walter DeKeseredy

In this episode, Nallely Castro-Montoya, Community Engagement Manager, and Felix Martinez Paz, Men and Boys Engagement Coordinator, have a conversation with former Casa de Esperanza Youth Amig@s leaders to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their lives, relationships, and much more.

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We're launching a new podcast series highlighting Latin@ Research leaders and community-centered practices. For this first episode in the series, we'll get to know Dr. Xavier Guadalupe-Diaz who published the first scholarly book offering a groundbreaking examination of Intimate Partner Violence in the lives of transgender people entitled, Transgressed: Intimate Partner Violence in Transgender Lives. In this episode we'll hear more about his research and what inspires his personal and professional growth in the movement to end gender-based violence.

Join us for a conversation on why the term Afro Latina was created and what it's responding to. We explore how this term has developed and what the current narrative looks like for those who center their Blackness.

In this episode of Conversations over Cafecito, we meet with Dr. Cathleen D. Cahill, Associate Professor of History at Penn State to discuss her book, Recasting the Vote: How Women of Color Transformed the Suffrage Movement, a collective biography of six suffragists of color–both before and after the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. What to learn more? Check out this reading list provided by Dr. Cahill: Dr. Cahill's Books Recasting the Vote: How Women of Color Transformed the Suffrage Movement Federal Fathers & Mothers: A Social History of the US Indian Service, 1869-1933 Book Recommendations How Black Women Broke Barriers and Won the Vote, Martha Jones, Vanguard Mexican American Civil Rights Activist and Texas Feminist, Cynthia Orozco, Agent for Change: Adela Sloss-Vento, Feminism for the Americas, Katherine Marino Websites Representation with a Hyphen; Latinas in the Fight for Women's Suffrage, Digital Exhibit by the National Women's History Museum On Their Shoulders: The Radical Stories of Women's Fight for the Vote Podcasts And Nothing Less (hosted by Rosario Dawson and Retta) New Mexico and the Vote

At Casa de Esperanza, we work to mobilize the Latin@ community to build healthy futures. Through this series, ¡Presente! Empowering Latin@ Communities through Civic Engagement, we'll highlight simple ways that anyone can take action, make change, and create a future you wish to see. In this episode, Casa de Esperanza's Senior Director of Public Policy, Rosie Hidalgo discusses the importance and process behind a non profit's participation in policy advocacy and lobbying.

¡Feliz Día de los Pueblos de Origen! Hablamos con Oralia Maceda, Co-Directora Ejecutiva del Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño. Sintonizate este episodio de “Conversations Con Cafecito” donde discutimos las realidades únicas de las comunidades de Origen en los Estados Unidos. Oralia comparte su experiencia y mejores prácticas para apoyar a las comunidades de origen.

At Casa de Esperanza, we work to mobilize the Latin@ community to build healthy futures. Through our new series, ¡Presente! Empowering Latin@ Communities through Civic Engagement, we'll highlight simple ways that anyone can take action, make change, and create a future you wish to see. In this episode, we'll be diving into the 2020 U.S. Census to talk about its history, structure, and impact. We'll be talking with Lizette Escobedo, the Director of the National Census Program at the NALEO, Educational Fund. As a self proclaimed, census nerd, Lizette talks about why the U.S. census matters to Latino communities and why it's so important that you are counted. Edit: We want to note that there are ongoing legal challenges to the Administration's memorandum calling for an adjustment of the final census count. #10minutesfor10years

In celebration of Father's Day we have invited members of our staff and network to reflect on their experiences having or being a father and or a father figure and how that has impacted their work supporting women and girls. In this episode, Dr. Manuel Xavier Zamarripa tells of his journey as a father, specifically as a Chicano dad, a Latino dad, reflecting on the connection to his own father who passed when he was just 12 years old. And, thinking, how losing his father at such a young age would impact his own ability to be a father.