Empowerment
The Latina Expo National Tour 2026 Expands
The Latina Expo announced the expansion of The Latina Expo National Tour 2026, bringing its dynamic, large-scale experiences to major U.S. markets including Houston, Dallas, San Diego, Miami, and Chicago.
Celia Cruz enters the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame……
One of the best selling Latin artists of all time, Celia Cruz’s powerful music was the sound of freedom post-Cuban Revolution, shaping and popularizing the Afro-Cuban genre.
From Basement Windows to Boardrooms, Rossana Rosado’s Bronx Attitude Is a Masterclass in Rising Up
Long before she ever stepped into New York’s corridors of leadership, Rossana Rosado listened to the world from a Bronx basement apartment — absorbing its rhythms, its struggles and its stories through ground-level windows. That vantage point would shape her life — and her legacy.
Chiquis to Host Star-Studded 2026 Billboard Latin Women in Music, Airing Live on Telemundo April 23 at 9pm/8c
Telemundo and Billboard announced award-winning singer, entrepreneur, and 2025 honoree, Chiquis, as the official host of the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special, bringing her signature charisma and authenticity to this year’s celebration. The two-hour special will air live on Thursday, April 23 at 9pm/8c on Telemundo and will also stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo app.
When Cultural Icons Are Questioned, Brands Should Navigate Cesar Chávez Day with Courage and Care
When deeply troubling allegations surfaced about Cesar Chávez, a historic figure long viewed as a symbol of hope and social progress, many people, including myself, felt shock and disbelief. Now, as Cesar Chávez Day on March 31 approaches, brands and organizations are grappling with how to respond and what role they should play in recognizing this day. By Stephen Chávez, CEO, ChavezPR
In Latin America, when violence rises, women’s economic opportunities fall
Imagine deciding whether to work, study, or commute not based on opportunity, but on fear. Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), high levels of crime and insecurity shape everyday economic decisions in ways that rarely show up in headline labor statistics. While violent crime affects both women and men, its economic consequences vary. Women experience violence differently, and those differences translate into unequal access to work, income, and economic autonomy. A growing body of evidence shows that violent crime acts as a structural barrier to women’s labor market participation.
What Makes People Proud of Their Country? [REPORT]
We asked more than 30,000 people in 25 countries, “What makes you feel proud of your country?” They spoke broadly about the people and diversity in their country, their government and economy, and their culture and lifestyle.
Nuestra Herencia Sana: OurNursesSonBravas® y Bravos Celebrates Hispanic Nurses and Community Healing
“Nuestra Herencia Sana” (“Our Heritage Heals”) is the 2025 campaign from OurNursesSonBravas® y Bravos, a national initiative created and fully stewarded by Semilla Multicultural™. This year, the campaign celebrates its fifth anniversary with a local launch at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, while continuing to highlight nurses and communities nationwide.
Latinas as Power Brokers: Redefining Economic & Cultural Influence
Latinas are no longer on the sidelines of the U.S. story they’re right at the center of it. Across the country, they’re launching businesses at a remarkable pace, driving household decisions, and setting cultural trends that ripple far beyond their communities. Yet when you look at advertising and media, the full picture of who Latinas are today often doesn’t show up. By Sylvia Vidal
The Cuban Dividend: A Refugee’s Perspective
I arrived in the United States in the fall of 1967, a child of exile brought over by my family on one of the now-historic Freedom Flights. Like so many others fleeing Fidel Castro’s regime, we came not in search of comfort, but of freedom. We left behind everything we had ever known—our home, our friends, our sense of certainty—in exchange for the chance to begin again in a country that, even then, represented possibility. By Tony Hernandez
RACE AND ETHNICITY IN COMMUNICATION [REPORT]
The DAA report shows a six-point increase in overall racial diversity among participants, rising to 28% in 2023 from 22% in 2019—driven largely by a three-point gain in Latino representation. With nearly 20% of the U.S. population identifying as Hispanic or Latino, improved representation supports deeper market reach, especially considering that Spanish is the nation's most common non-English language. Still, the modest gains highlight persistent disparities, particularly in leadership, and reinforce the urgent need for structural change to address the all-too-common experience of people of color being 'the only' or 'few' among colleagues. By 2045, more than 50% of the U.S. population will be people of color, a demographic that has driven 100% of the U.S. population growth.
Latinas in advertising: The untapped powerhouse agencies can’t afford to ignore [REPORT]
As a Latina who has worked in the Hispanic marketing industry for over 20 years, I have spent my career uncovering the potential of our market. And let me be clear—the opportunity is massive. The U.S. Hispanic market represents a $2.7 trillion economic force. Latinos account for 51% of the country’s population growth, and we are one of the most influential and affluent consumer groups. Even more striking? We are young—58% of U.S. Hispanics are under the age of 34.
In the Interest of Good Science: A Closer Look at the World Happiness Report
How happy the citizens of a country are is a better measure of how well that country is doing, more so than the gross national product (or GDP). To promote and draw attention to this concept, the United Nations has observed the International Day of Happiness on March 20th annually, since 2012. On that date, the World Happiness Report (WHR), which ranks countries by their populations' happiness levels, is published by the joint efforts of the UN, Gallup, and Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Center. This year, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Norway remain at the top of the list of happiest countries, as in previous years.
Why the Work of the Immigrant Archive Project is More Important Now Than Ever
In a time when the contributions and struggles of immigrant communities are being systematically erased from public consciousness, the Immigrant Archive Project (IAP) stands as a powerful counterforce—preserving the stories that define America’s rich and diverse narrative. The IAP, the leading oral history project documenting the modern immigrant experience, is more than a repository of memories. It is an essential safeguard against the dangers of historical erasure, and its work has never been more crucial than it is today. By Tony Hernandez - Founder of The Immigrant Archive Project
Latinas in advertising: The untapped powerhouse agencies can’t afford to ignore
There are 20,000 General Market advertising agencies in the U.S. Today, only 511 of them are led by women. Now, let’s talk about an even smaller fraction: How many of these agencies are led by Latinas?
Acento is Empowered by Women
March is Women's History Month, and here at Acento, we couldn't be more excited—or honestly, more qualified—to celebrate it. With a leadership team that's 60% female and proudly Hispanic, we're not just celebrating history; we're living proof of the power women bring to the table (and trust us, our tables are always buzzing with big ideas, coffee cups, and decisiveness).
Canela.TV Celebrates International Women’s Month with Special Programming
Canela Media is celebrating International Women’s Month with special programming that highlights inspiring stories, high-quality entertainment, and exclusive content across all its verticals, including Canela Kids, Canela Music, and Canela Deportes.
A special Cupid for Valentine’s Day 2025.
Today we celebrate love and affection. Aside from its romantic undertones, Valentine’s Day — especially in our Latin countries — goes beyond the symbolic red roses to remind us of the incalculable value of friendship and family. To send a BIG HUG to our faithful readers, we’ve gotten a hold of a most enjoyable and fun-filled dialogue between a couple of emblematic ad people who candidly let us peek into their lives. Here, Hall-of-Famer Daisy Expósito-Ulla and her life-and-business partner, award-winning filmmaker Jorge Ulla, talk to the Creative Team from their agency, d expósito & Partners, revealing with humor and vitality some tips about how they met, their staying power and also share an amusing anecdote about two young creatives in need of money. Enjoy the piece. HispanicAd wishes a Happy Valentine’s Day to all our clients — ad and media agencies, TV and Radio stations and networks, Digital, P.R. and Research companies, and trade associations.
CONFESSIONS OF A DEI HIRE
I’m a DEI hire. There. I said it. When I graduated from college, my family did not have connections in the world of journalism or public relations. My family or friends of the family did not have jobs in the media or public relations. Thanks to the LA Times’ parent company, Times Mirror Corporation, and its initiative to diversify newsrooms across the United States, I was fortunate to be given an opportunity to work in the media industry as a daily news reporter. By, Stephen Chavez - CEO, ChavezPR
THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION hosts Emerging Artists Intensive with Berklee Global
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, in partnership with Berklee Global, hosted the debut of their new Emerging Artist Intensive, the first in a series of immersive learning experiences for aspiring music creators.
