I have been thinking a lot about what Latinos really want, and perhaps a better question is what do they really need. Everything I do with NAHREP, The Hispanic Wealth Project, and L’ATTITUDE is about answering those questions. We talk a lot about creating a new narrative for the Latino community. Not an easy undertaking, but definitely one that is sorely needed. I don’t think that Latinos want anything different than most people – freedom, financial security, health and safety – but getting those things has sometimes been elusive. Knowledge is power and education is the great equalizer. In my view, Latinos need more awareness; specifically, a better understanding of our system and more access to capital and key relationships. Education comes in many forms, but through NAHREP, I get the chance to see how lives are transformed when they become more aware of what is possible and how to get there. Awareness will be my key word for 2020. More to come…
We hear frequently how Latinos are not a monolithic community. In other words, we are not all the same. We come from different countries, have a variety of political views, and even eat different foods. I get all of that, but I also think focusing constantly on our differences versus our similarities undermines our political and economic power as a community...
This might be my most provocative blog in a while. Let me first state that I am happily married to a beautiful gringa. My kids are half- White and some of my best friends throughout my life have been White, so don’t let the title of this blog throw you.
A few weeks ago, Twitter was blowing up when John Leguizamo spoke out against the recent casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro in the independent film ‘Alina of Cuba’. Leguizamo took plenty of heat for his stance and was ridiculed by some including Bill Maher.