HITN Premieres Mundo Salvaje With Ron Magill

September 26, 2018

HITN Present a New Production "Mundo Salvaje con Ron Magill"

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN, the leading Spanish-language network that offers educational and entertainment content to more than 44 million households across the United States, announced the premiere of its new original production ‘Mundo Salvaje con Ron Magill‘. This new show will feature never-before-seen footage of some of the world’s most exotic animals and is dedicated to raising awareness among Hispanic families of the importance of species conservation and the respect for wildlife.

Mundo Salvaje con Ron Magill will air every Monday at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 9:00 p.m. Pacific starting October 1^st as part of HITN‘s Tu Planeta programming block.

Ron Magill is the popular wildlife expert best known for appearing on the iconic Spanish-language variety program, Sabado Gigante for over 25 years. Additionally, Magill has made appearances on television shows such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, and on several documentaries for the Discovery Channel and the History Channel. Magill has won five Emmy Awards for his work on nature documentary programs. Today, Magill is the Communications Director for Zoo Miami.

“Mundo Salvaje provides a fascinating opportunity for families to watch and enjoy together the wonders of wildlife, while also learning about the amazing natural world in which we live in,” said Ron Magill. “I am honored and excited to be able to present these stories using some of the most stunning wildlife images ever captured. I am also thrilled to be part of this project along with HITN so together we can present these wonderful stories, with exclusive, never-before-seen footage.”

The first season of Mundo Salvaje con Ron Magill has 10 episodes that feature an impressive array of images presented for the first time on television. The stunning visuals are accompanied by insightful and entertaining narration by Magill, who leads viewers on a surprising new adventure each week.

For the show’s premier, HITN will air an episode titled, “Animal Attraction,” which is full of fun and educational curiosities that allow viewers to discover the powerful and sometimes unpredictable instincts that govern many of the world’s species. Titles of following episodes on this ten-part series include: “Venomous Animals,” “Hunt or Die,” and “Animal Geniuses.”

Mundo Salvaje con Ron Magill is produced by HITN in collaboration with Zoo Miami and Off the Fence production, a leading nature content production company in Europe.

HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Altice. For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

As one of the world’s greatest zoos, Zoo Miami is home to more than 3,000 animals from all over the world. Visitors are invited to enjoy the Florida: Mission Everglades expansion with alligators, bobcats, bald eagles, a Florida panther and more impressive Florida natives. Guests can slide along otters, come face to face with bears, crawl through a tunnel in the crocodile exhibit, float along the Lostman’s River “airboat” ride, play in the Cypress Landing Playground and more!

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Winners of 2018 Portada Awards Announced at #PortadaNY Sept 25

September 26, 2018

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada, the leading networking solutions platform for dynamic tech, marketing and media companies targeting consumers through cultural insights and passion points, closed the annual Portada New York marketing conference with an Award Ceremony last night, in which the five Portada Award Winners were announced. The principal of Portada’s non-for-profit partner BOSS NYC, Josh Solomon, kick-started the show. Also present were the sponsors of Portada New York: Adsmovil, AcuityAds, Cultura Colectiva, HCode, Latcom, Oath, Undertone, and VidaPrimo.

The juries that chose the winners were composed by members of Portada’s Sports Marketing Board and Agency Star Committee, two units of the exclusive Council System, which is formed by seven units in total, and whose members will have four private meetings in 2019. To find out more about this and other opportunities Portada has to offer, contact sales coordinator Michelle Lopez at [email protected]

THE WINNERS OF THE 2018 PORTADA AWARDS ARE:

Top Brand Marketer Driven by Multicultural Insights
Jorge Inda Meza, Head of Marketing, West Region, Anheuser-Busch

Top Campaign Driven by Multicultural Insights
Gallegos United, “El Chavo/Toma leche”

Grassroots Multicultural Fan Engagement by a Team, Property or League
NASCAR Latino, “NASCAR Latino Grassroots Influencer Program”

Best Multicultural Engagement Activation by a Brand with a Team or League
American Airlines, “Extending the Culture of Carnaval / When RIO Carnaval meets U.S. Basketball”

Best Soccer-Specific Activation in North America
Club de Cuervos / Netflix, “Chava en Rusia”

Portada 2019 Events and Portada Council System Schedule:

Brands-Sports Summit, Portada Los Angeles, March 15

The Opportunity-Data and Content Marketing Forum, New York City, April 3

The advance of MarTech in Latin Markets, Portada Miami, April 12

Marketing Innovation, Portada New York, Sept 12

MarTech: the state of the art, Portada Mexico, Oct 17

About Portada

Portada is a leading networking solutions platform for dynamic tech, marketing and media companies targeting consumers through cultural insights and passion points in the Americas. Portada members receive top business leads through a guaranteed amount of annual meetings with brand marketing executives. In addition, members obtain best-in-class advertising and PR services through Portada media (events, digital-social and print magazine) with an audited reach of more than 120,000 marketing, tech and media executives. (www.portada-online.com). Check out testimonies of Portada’s exclusive Council System members at (https://www.portada-online.com/2018/05/31/loreal-allstate-coty-and-many-more-share-their-experience-with-portadas-council-system-membership/)

About BOSS

As a Career and Technical Education (CTE) school, BOSS reflects New York City’s vision of quality, relevant schools preparing students for 21st century standards. With ten pro sports teams, hundreds of minor league, community, and college athletic programs and venues, countless print, broadcast, and internet media outlets, and thousands of advertisers and sponsors, the city’s sports management and media industry offers countless career paths for young people who graduate high school with a foundation in reading and writing, technical business skills, and an understanding of professional conduct.

Media contact: Isabel Ojeda, [email protected], + 52 1 5564162299

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Colombia: A key market for U.S. investments in Latin America

September 26, 2018

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the occasion of President Iván Duque’s visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly, ProColombia and the Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) held a gathering in New York with more than 50 representatives of companies from the agri-food and manufacturing sector, technology, private capital funds, tour operators, and finance sectors interested in, and with the potential of, investing in Colombia. Founded in 1965, AS/COA is an organization that brings together more than 200 regional and global companies with operations and stakes in Latin America.

President Duque opened the meeting with remarks about the investment climate and business opportunities offered in Colombia. He also presented his outlook for the country with the intention of promoting confidence among American entrepreneurs in the Latin American country.

After the speech by the President of Colombia, in a discussion moderated by Susan Segal, President and CEO of AS/COA, several attendees shared their views on the potential, improvement opportunities, and projection for Colombia in the region.

“There is great deal of optimism with regard to President Iván Duque and the vision that he and his administration have for Colombia,” said Susan Segal. “This positive expectation, together with Colombia’s accession to the OECD, its relevance in the Pacific Alliance, and the numerous agreements signed with nations around the world make the country an enormous center of attraction for the investment community.”

“Colombia is going through times of change. We are committed to our future and we now showcase to the world more opportunities for investment, generating productive projects, growth, and exports to third markets. The United States is a strategic partner in this purpose, and its support and trust have been very important for our country,” said José Manuel Restrepo, Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism.

The United States is the primary and leading commercial partner for Colombia; it is the main destination for Colombian exports, concentrating 30% of international sales; the prevalent origin of inbound tourism, with more than 530,000 travellers per year; and the largest investor, amassing US $35,269 million in capital since 2000 to the first semester of 2018. One of the goals behind ProColombia’s active work is to strengthen these indicators with the United States and the world.

“We have been channeling our efforts in Colombia for more American companies to leverage the advantages that Colombia offers as an investment destination, given the potential of the domestic market with a population of nearly 50 million, tax incentives that boost investment, and its strategic geographic location for exports to third markets,” affirmed Flavia Santoro, president of ProColombia.

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Colombia will be one of the countries with highest growth in Latin America in 2018, with a GDP 2.7% above Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil, and GDP per capita forecasts of US $18,227 by 2022.

The World Bank ranks Colombia as the third most business-friendly country in the region, and second in the ranking of the IMD with the most skilled workforce in South America.

SOURCE ProColombia

(Español) ¡A petición de nuestra audiencia! América TeVé comienza a transmitir los sabados su exitosa serie “Leyendas del Exilio” y las peliculas de “Cine Estelar”

September 25, 2018

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Alzheimer’s Association And The Ventanillas De Salud Collaborate To Increase Access To Alzheimer’s Information And Resources

September 25, 2018

CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Alzheimer’s Association, the Secretariat of Health of Mexico and the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, through its Ventanillas de Salud Program (VDS) announced today a nationwide collaboration to better reach and engage Mexicans living in the United States with important information relating to Alzheimer’s detection, diagnosis, care, treatment, research and advocacy.

VDS is a binational collaborative program between government, non-profit agencies working together to increase access to health care, raise awareness around health related issues and promote healthy lifestyle choices among low-income migrants among Latino communities in the United States.

Developed by the Secretariat of Health and the Institute for Mexicans Abroad and implemented through 50 Mexican consulates in the United States, VDS provides health information, counseling and referrals to health services available in local communities. VDS also works to improve access to primary and preventive health services and to increase insurance coverage for Mexican families.

Through the collaboration announced today, the Alzheimer’s Association will work with VDS to provide education materials and information on local programs and resources available to help families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

“The Alzheimer’s Association collaboration with VDS will help us reach a vulnerable population with needed resources and information to help individuals living with the disease and their families better navigate the challenges of Alzheimer’s,” said Marshawn Brown, Director, Diversity & Strategic Alliances for the Alzheimer’s Association.

The collaboration addresses a critical need. Hispanic older adults are an especially vulnerable population. They carry a greater burden of chronic disease and are about one and one-half times more likely than older whites – to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia. In addition, Hispanics are at greater risk for vascular disease. Contributing risk factors for vascular disease, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol may also be risk factors for Alzheimer’s and stroke-related dementia.

In 2010, it was estimated that approximately 31.8 million people of Mexican origin were living in the United States. The U.S. Hispanic older adult population is the fastest-growing segment of the baby boomer generation. Today, U.S. Hispanics make up about 8 percent of the older adult population, but by 2050, they will make up nearly 20 percent of this population.

Hispanics/Latinos may also receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis at a later stage of the disease. Delays in diagnosis mean that Hispanics/Latinos are not getting treatments when they are most likely to be effective at improving quality of life. In addition, early detection and diagnosis can allow for earlier use of available treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help maintain independence longer. Delays in diagnosis also mean that Hispanics/Latinos with Alzheimer’s or other dementias may miss the opportunity to make important legal, financial and care plans while they are still capable, as well as making their preferences known to their families.

“Mexican Nationals are considered the highest priority of the Government of Mexico, therefore the Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME) seeks to understand the specific needs of the population and promote strategies that meet those needs. This collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association will strengthen the actions of access to health carried out by the Consular Network, to bring more and better services to the Mexican migrant population that has been affected by this disease, ” said Emb. Juan Carlos Mendoza, Director of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad. For its part, Hilda Dávila, General Director of International Relations of the Ministry of Health, said “We recognize the important work of the Alzheimer’s Association in disseminating useful information to our community in order to promote healthy behaviors and advance early detection of symptoms.”

The Alzheimer’s Association will work with VDS and the Mexican Consulate to identify and navigate barriers to accessing health care within the Hispanic/Latino community. Local Alzheimer’s Association offices will play a key role in the VDS collaboration. These offices will work directly with VDS programs across the country to promote local programs and services. Additional activities may include:

Dissemination of Alzheimer’s Association information and materials through VDS programs in all 50 Mexican consulates within the U.S.
Education and training for consulate staff and community partners to increase access to Alzheimer’s information and resources. For example, efforts to recruit and train promotores (community health workers) to help bridge cultural and linguistic barriers that have previously slowed access to Alzheimer’s information and resources.
Collaboration on initiatives, such as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month.

“We are excited about our collaboration with VDS,” Brown said. “It will allow the Alzheimer’s Association to reach more families who need help. Alzheimer’s disease is challenging under any circumstance, but even more so when you lack information and support services. This collaboration will help bridge this gap.”

About the Alzheimer’s Association^®:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s^®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272-3900.

About Ventanillas de Salud:
The potential reach of the Ventanillas de Salud is very significant because the program serves an average of 1.5 million people annually through its 50 locations in the United States.

The vision of the Ventanillas de Salud Program is to improve the physical and mental health of Mexicans living in the United States by:

Increasing access to primary and preventive health services
Increasing health insurance coverage
Increasing the supply and quality of culturally sensitive services
Reducing the use of emergency services
Working as a reliable and sustainable health information network

SOURCE Alzheimer’s Association

GALLEGOS United Promotes Silvina Cendra to Head of Strategy & Planning

September 25, 2018

Silvina Cendra, Head of Strategy & Planning, GALLEGOS United

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Andrew Delbridge, president and chief strategy officer of top-ranked culturally-attuned, independent advertising agency GALLEGOS United, today announced that Silvina Cendra has been promoted from Planning Director to Head of Strategy & Planning.

Cendra first joined GALLEGOS United in March 2011 and brings more than 18 years of international experience in advertising, marketing, research and economics to her role. In her seven years at GALLEGOS United, she has lent senior-level strategy and creative planning support to agency clients assisting brands, including Comcast, JCPenney, TurboTax, The Clorox Company, Target and others, in leveraging consumer insights to better engage cross-cultural consumers and drive growth.

“Silvina is an incredible talent who brings a unique blend of left and right brain thinking to deliver powerful insights, actionable growth-strategies and exceptional creative ideas to our clients,” said Delbridge. “She is the epitome of what it means to be culturally attuned and is arguably one of the leading authorities on how to harness the cultural shifts in today’s marketplace. We value her leadership and contributions and congratulate her on this well-deserved promotion.”

Prior to GALLEGOS United, Cendra worked at GlobalHue New York, at Euro RSCG’s New York and Puerto Rico offices, and at HAVAS Argentina, servicing a variety of Fortune 500 companies including Verizon, Chivas Regal, DIRECTV, Bristol Meyers and others.

Cendra was educated in Argentina and holds a M.B.A. in Business Administration from UADE Business School and a B.A in Economic Studies-Cum Laude from University of Buenos Aires where she served as Assistant Professor, Statistics. She also completed postgraduate studies in Marketing at the IAE Business School in Argentina. A featured speaker at the Advertising Research Foundation’s “Re: Think” 2015 conference and at its Multicultural Forum, she has received numerous awards for her work including a 2017 Effie Gold, a 2017 Reggie Award Gold, a 2016 Jay Chiat Gold, and a 2016 U.S.H. Idea Silver for the Xfinity “Language Choice” campaign; in addition to a 2015 REGGIE Gold on behalf of JCPenney and several NamicvEMMA and HAPE awards.

About GALLEGOS United
Founded in 2001 by John Gallegos and formerly known as Grupo Gallegos, GALLEGOS United is a creatively-driven agency dedicated to providing clients with strategic marketing solutions that push the boundaries and propel business growth. GALLEGOS United counts Comcast, Coronado Brewing Co., California Milk Processor Board (Got Milk?), TurboTax and Chick-fil-A as clients, to name a few. GALLEGOS United is the creative arm of UNITED COLLECTIVE, a communications group comprised of five interconnected independent agencies. For more information, visit gallegosunited.com.

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Marriott International Launches #LoveTravels Beyond Barriers To Provide $500K To Groups And Individuals Advocating For Inclusion, Equality, Peace And Human Rights

September 25, 2018

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BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Marriott International announces the creation of Beyond Barriers, the next phase of Marriott’s groundbreaking #LoveTravels program. #LoveTravels Beyond Barriers celebrates and supports those who are actively leading unique strategies to promote inclusion, equality, peace and human rights. A centerpiece of the program will be the #LoveTravels Beyond Barriers Social Innovation Investment, which over the course of a year, will distribute $500,000 in grants to groups and individuals who are actively breaking down barriers that divide.

“As a hospitality company, it is our responsibility – and not one that we take lightly – to provide safe and welcoming spaces for our guests and associates every day to make a positive impact on diverse communities,” said Cherilyn Williams, Director, Global Portfolio Marketing at Marriott International. “Beyond Barriers is an expansion of the #LoveTravels program, which has been celebrating and supporting inclusion, equality, peace and human rights since it was launched, and will allow us to dive even deeper to tell stories in a more intimate, powerful and personal way.”

#LoveTravels Beyond Barriers kicks off September 25 at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City with a star-studded launch event featuring Grammy nominee and 5X Latin Grammy award-winning star Luis Fonsi; writer, producer, actor and the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing Lena Waithe; and singer-songwriter Betty Who.

Marriott International’s Chief Lodging Services Officer of The Americas Erika Alexander will open the event, which will feature the Beyond Barriers inaugural class of Social Innovators, ConPRmetidos Co-Founder Isabel Rullán, PERIOD Founder Nadya Okamoto, VideoOut Founder Jordan Reeves and Weird Enough Productions Founder Tony Weaver, Jr., who will discuss how their work is advancing the movement toward peace and inclusion.

Each will receive a $50,000 grant for their nonprofit organization and unprecedented opportunities to meet with Marriott leaders and partners tailored to their focus area, in addition to summits, one-on-one mentorship and other Marriott programming over the course of the next year.

The discussion, to be moderated by ABC News’ TJ Holmes, is the first in a series of Beyond Barriers Summits meant to spark conversations with travelers, thought leaders, activists and advocates to discuss how to make a difference through breaking barriers, drive a call to action and highlight how travel can be a catalyst to achieving peace and inclusion.

“To celebrate the fifth anniversary of #LoveTravels, we set out to shine a light on people and organizations who are actively forging new paths and championing initiatives that have a direct impact on diverse communities,” said Apoorva Gandhi, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International. “Tony, Nadya, Jordan and Isabel represent the future, and their work to create solutions and drive change is something that Marriott is proud to be able to support and foster.”

The causes championed by each of the grant recipients span a vast array of communities and needs that are deeply important to Marriott International. From highlighting positive representations of minorities in media, to supporting good hygiene for those in need, to empowering marginalized communities to share their stories, to revitalizing a traumatized island—each of the recipients’ causes will benefit immensely from Marriott’s support.

The remaining $300,000 will be distributed via a contest that will award 30 individuals with a $10,000 grant to accelerate their vision for how to advance inclusion, equality, peace and human rights through travel.¹

The program continues throughout 2018 with additional Beyond Barriers Summits planned for the annual National Black MBA Association Conference in Detroit on September 27, featuring award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson, followed by the True Colors Fund Summit on October 3-4 in Atlanta. The Summits continue into next year with additional programming scheduled through 2019.

About Marriott International, Inc.:
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,700 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 130 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

About #LoveTravels:
#LoveTravels represents Marriott International’s celebration and support of inclusion, equality, peace and human rights. It is a direct reflection of Marriott’s longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion and highlights our belief that travel is a catalyst for peace and inclusiveness. #LoveTravels launched in 2014 with a powerful message of acceptance through the telling of stories of diverse travelers. It has since ignited a global movement to celebrate and inspire others who share Marriott’s commitment.

¹No purchase necessary. 18+/age of maj. Ends 9/25/19. For Rules visit MarriottLoveTravelsContest.com.

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SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.

Café Bustelo® Provides Financial Support To Hispanic Students Seeking College Degrees

September 25, 2018

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Café Bustelo® in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) awarded ten deserving Latino students from around the country with the Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship. In its fifth year, the brand has provided $230,000 to date in college scholarships to 46 Latino students nationwide.

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Starting in February, Café Bustelo challenged students across the nation to submit an 800-word essay describing how their heritage, family and the community in which they grew up inspired them to obtain a college degree and how they plan on giving back to their respective communities.

More than 1,500 eligible applications (nearly 500 more applications than 2017) were received and reviewed by a qualified review committee. The following students have been selected as the official recipients, awarded for their ambition to further their education and unparalleled commitment to their communities:

Patricia Jaimes (East Lansing, Mich.): Despite financial difficulties, Patricia’s parents emphasized the importance of obtaining a good education. Between balancing multiple jobs, participating in extracurricular activities and being the mother of a child with disabilities, Patricia chose to pursue higher education and maintain a high GPA. Now, she is currently working on a Ph.D. in earth and environmental sciences and hopes her research will contribute to structural and social changes within higher education and STEM communities, making them more inclusive for ethnic minorities and people with disabilities.
Airam Caldera (Ind.): As the first-generation American of Mexican immigrants, Airam’s parents’ hardships are what fueled her desire to earn not one, but several college degrees. Over the course of her undergraduate experience, she struggled to find a niche for herself until she found support with Sigma Pi Alpha at the University of California, San Diego, a Latina-based multicultural sorority. Now focusing on her Master of Biomedical Sciences at Marian University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Airam plans on specializing in geriatrics to care for the immigrant community that collectively raised her.
Gabriela Peterson (Albuquerque, N.M.): Her desire to break the vicious cycle associated with difficult socioeconomic conditions that existed in her community as a child significantly impacted Gabriela’s motivation to obtain her college degree, becoming a first-generation college student in her family. When Gabriela became a high school teacher, she found sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for learning with children in her own community so rewarding. Now in doctoral studies, Gabriela intends to develop the necessary transferable skills to become a socially-just educational leader.
Norge Arnaiz (Davie, Fla.): As a first-generation Cuban-American, Norge came from humble beginnings. Seeing his parents sacrifice everything to provide their family with the best opportunities inspired Norge to receive an education and major in accounting. It wasn’t until he joined the Association of Latino Professionals for America that he was able to find a mentor with a similar cultural background and interests. Norge credits the organization with helping him become the successful student he is today and showing him the impact Latinos could have on society.
Juan Rivera (Miami, Fla.): Originally from a rural community in Nicaragua with limited healthcare resources available, Juan was determined to pursue a medical degree to help people in countries where medical help is scarce. He was inspired by his parents’ work ethic and their desire for a better life for their family in moving from Nicaragua to the United States. After witnessing others struggle to obtain quality healthcare, Juan found his passion in serving those who need it most.
Bianca Esquivel-Bolanos (Mission, Texas): After Bianca’s parents decided to move from an impoverished neighborhood in Parlier, California to a town in South Texas with more opportunity, Bianca was determined to take advantage of all the educational resources available. She sought every opportunity to enrich her life whether it was through extracurricular activities, networking or spiritual meditation. Humbled by her parents’ sacrifices to give her family a better life, Bianca’s goal is to publish research on the modern problems Hispanic youth face and uncover viable ways to help address depression and anxiety caused by cultural stereotypes and detached familial relationships.
Germain Medina (Hollister, Calif.): Determined to become a physician and help support those who are disadvantaged in his community, Germain has worked relentlessly towards realizing that dream despite hardships throughout his life. With a 4.17 grade point average, Germain is excelling both in and out of the classroom. He is the president and founder of Club Biology, which tutors students in all areas of science and is the Vice President of Robotics Club. Germain is also involved in the Red Cross Club and Pre-Health Club as well. At home, he is an integral part of his father’s business and cares for his grandfather who suffers from a mental illness.
Maria Sinkule (Addison, Ill.): Inspired by her parents’ selfless values and humble upbringing, Maria is a first-generation Mexican American currently pursuing a doctorate in Social Work. Having grown up without much, she learned from her parents the values of family, education and always remembering her roots. Maria plans to use her doctorate to encourage others to pursue higher education degrees and teach at the university level.
Christopher Cardenas Cahun (Dixon, Calif.): Christopher is deeply invested in giving back to the Latino community that has provided him with so many valuable life lessons. He plans to give back by investing in scholarship opportunities, leadership conferences, and college-oriented programs. Christopher credits his educational support system with providing him with all the tools needed to succeed in college, but he is grateful most of all for his solid family support. He would like to invest in family support systems so that more children can grow up in safe and supportive environments.
Eduardo Martinez (Collegedale, Tenn.): As a youth leader in his community, Eduardo encourages others to do well in school and take pride in their accomplishments. He makes himself available to local teens to provide them with support, advice and encouragement to continue pursuing their dreams, no matter their situation. An advocate for Latinos, Eduardo would like to create an organization offering scholarships to Hispanic youth to help further their educations.

Stay updated on the latest Café Bustelo news by following along on social media: @CafeBustelo on Twitter and /CafeBusteloOFFICIAL on Facebook.

About Café Bustelo
Our delicious coffee and rich espresso heritage was born in 1931. Since then, we’ve not only been proud of our rich, full-bodied flavor, but also of our unique and inviting culture. Café Bustelo coffee can be prepared using your preferred method. Available in the forms you want, including K-Cup® pods.

About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) represents approximately 470 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. The association’s headquarters are located in San Antonio, Texas, with government relations offices in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, California. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Information is available at www.hacu.net.

K-Cup is a trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., used with permission.

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(Español) Datos más recientes de la campaña Piscina segura, diversión asegurada: al menos 148 niños murieron ahogados en piscinas y spas este verano

September 24, 2018

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(Español) El Secretario General de la OEA Luis Almagro, fue reconocido por la Cámara de Comercio Uruguayo-Americana y condecorado con las llaves de la Ciudad de Miami

September 24, 2018

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