{"id":147167,"date":"2023-09-05T21:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-mana-launches-first-ever-local-social-impact-initiative-as-part-of-second-leg-of-u-s-tour\/"},"modified":"2023-09-05T21:30:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T01:30:02","slug":"mana-lanza-la-primera-iniciativa-de-impacto-social-local-como-parte-de-la-segunda-etapa-de-su-gira-por-ee-uu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/mana-lanza-la-primera-iniciativa-de-impacto-social-local-como-parte-de-la-segunda-etapa-de-su-gira-por-ee-uu\/","title":{"rendered":"MAN\u00c1 Launches First-Ever Local Social Impact Initiative as Part of Second Leg of U.S. tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>Grammy Award-Winning-Band to Donate a Portion of Concert Proceeds to 15 Local Charities Serving the US Latino Community in Tour Markets<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 5, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Following decades of world-wide service and advocacy, MAN\u00c1, <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America&#8217;s<\/span> most influential band, has announced the launch of their first ever local social impact initiative as part of the second leg of their wildly successful US tour. The band will donate a portion of proceeds from their M\u00e9xico Lindo y Querido tour to chosen local organizations providing need-based services and advocating for structural change in markets. A total of 11 local organizations were chosen, along with four national advocacy and voter registration partners: Latino Victory Foundation, PoderLatinx, <span class=\"xn-person\">Mi Familia Vota<\/span> and Mamas Con Poder. Tickets for the shows are now available at Ticketmaster.com.<\/p>\n<p>The effort will kick off in September, with a portion of the proceeds from their <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span> shows funding The Maite Yuleana Rodriguez memorial scholarship, in honor of the tragic loss of 10-year-old Maite and her classmates at <span class=\"xn-location\">Uvalde&#8217;s<\/span> Robb Elementary School shooting. Maite was one of the 19 children who lost their lives when a gunman entered the elementary school with an assault rifle. One of the ways Maite&#8217;s family was able to identify her body was by her favorite green converse with a heart shape on the right toe she had drawn on herself. She had earlier told her mom she drew a heart on them, &#8220;just because it looked pretty.&#8221; Maite&#8217;s dream was to be a marine biologist, an aspiration close to the heart of MAN\u00c1 who have worked extensively to support marine life in <span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> through their Selva Negra Foundation. The scholarship fund, established by her mother, provides opportunities to Latino youth to follow their educational dreams.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At the heart of MAN\u00c1 is the belief that our music can be a vehicle for social good. Our concerts are a celebration of life and hope where all are welcome,&#8221; said Fher Olvera, lead singer of MAN\u00c1. &#8220;Through this initiative, we want to do tangible good in the communities where we perform by highlighting and financially supporting organizations that are striving to help the Latino community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Early this summer, the legendary band concluded the first leg of the tour, playing 18 sold out shows to over 240,000 enthusiastic fans, who night after night sang at the top of their lungs to hits including &#8220;Rayando el Sol,&#8221; &#8220;Clavado En Un Bar,&#8221; &#8220;Mariposa Traicionera,&#8221; and many more. The tour will resume in <span class=\"xn-location\">Houston Texas<\/span> on <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 1st<\/span> then continue on to <span class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas<\/span>, San Jos\u00e9, <span class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Denver<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Chicago<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Philadelphia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Newark<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Austin<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Diego<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Phoenix<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Fresno<\/span> and finish in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Following is the list of chosen recipients in each market:<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">TEXAS<\/span>: <span class=\"xn-person\">Maite Rodriguez<\/span> Memorial Scholarship and Latino Victory Foundation<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, September 1st<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Houston, TX<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Toyota Center<br \/><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, September 2nd<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio, TX<\/span><\/b> &#8211; AT&amp;T Center<br \/><span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, September 8th<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, TX<\/span> <\/b>&#8211; American Airlines Center<br \/><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, September 9th<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Dallas, TX<\/span><\/b> &#8211; American Airlines Center<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Maite Yuleana Rodriguez Scholarship<\/b> will be awarded to a student from <span class=\"xn-location\">Uvalde<\/span> who is pursuing a degree in marine biology. <span class=\"xn-org\">Texas A&amp;M University-Corpus Christi<\/span> wanted to honor the memory of <span class=\"xn-person\">Maite Rodriguez<\/span> after learning of her desire to become a student at <span class=\"xn-org\">Texas A&amp;M<\/span>. The scholarship was created by the university and her mother.<\/p>\n<p><b>Latino Victory Foundation <\/b>is a 501(c)(3) that engages in research, non-partisan civic engagement, strategic communications and leadership development. This is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about Latinos&#8217; contributions to the United States and build greater understanding between Latinos and other communities. The foundation seeks to strengthen the country through conversation and uplift the values of inclusion and civic engagement.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">ARIZONA<\/span>\/<span class=\"xn-location\">CALIFORNIA<\/span>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=4290655279&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.borderangels.org%2F&amp;a=Border+Angels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Border Angels<\/a><\/u>: Humanitarian Aid and Migrant rights<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, September 16th<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Glendale, AZ<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Desert Diamond Arena<br \/><span class=\"xn-chron\">Wednesday, November 22nd<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">San Diego, CA<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Aztec Bowl at <span class=\"xn-org\">San Diego State<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Border Angels<\/b> provides humanitarian aid and advocacy to immigrants and refugees at the U.S.-<span class=\"xn-location\">Mexico<\/span> border. They offer a range of services, including water drops in the desert, shelter support, and education and advocacy to promote immigrant rights and social justice.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">NEVADA<\/span>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=2504949208&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fdreambignv.org%2F&amp;a=DREAM+Big+Nevada%2F+Dreamer+Moms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">DREAM Big Nevada\/ Dreamer Moms<\/a><\/u><\/b> DACA Renewals, DREAMer scholarships<br \/><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sunday, September 17th<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Las Vegas, NV<\/span><\/b> &#8211; TMobile Arena<\/p>\n<p><b>Dreamer Moms <\/b>is a project of DREAM Big Nevada. They serve <span class=\"xn-location\">Nevada&#8217;s<\/span> immigrant families through direct services and by empowering community members to advocate for themselves and others in similar situations. Serving and empowering the community is at the center of what they do. They cultivate civic engagement by educating the community about how immigration, education and other issues intersect with their lives.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">CALIFORNIA<\/span>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=878746962&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lamesaverdeshcs.org%2F&amp;a=La+Mesa+Verde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Mesa Verde<\/a><\/u> Sustainable gardening for low-income families<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, September 22nd<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">San Jose, CA<\/span><\/b> &#8211; SAP Center at <span class=\"xn-location\">San Jose<\/span><br \/><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, September 23rd<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Sacramento, CA<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Golden 1 Center<\/p>\n<p><b>La Mesa Verde<\/b> is a non-profit organization based in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Jose, California<\/span> that promotes sustainable agriculture and provides access to healthy, organic produce for low-income families. The organization was founded in 2009 and has since grown to serve over 1,200 families. La Mesa Verde&#8217;s primary program is the &#8220;Home Gardens&#8221; initiative, which provides families with the resources and education needed to grow their own organic produce in their front or backyards. The program includes a garden installation kit, which includes raised garden beds, soil, and seeds, as well as gardening classes and ongoing support from staff and volunteers.\u00a0 The effort will help fund over 250 garden beds for local community members.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">COLORADO<\/span>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=2071427935&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greenlatinos.org%2F&amp;a=Green+Latinos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Green Latinos<\/a><\/u> Environmental justice and climate change<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, September 29th<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Denver, CO<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Ball Arena<\/p>\n<p><b>Green Latinos <\/b>is an active comunidad of Latino\/a\/x leaders, emboldened by the power and wisdom of our culture, united to demand equity and dismantle racism, resourced to win our environmental, conservation, and climate justice battles, and driven to secure our political, economic, cultural, and environmental liberation.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">ILLINOIS<\/span>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=2666557882&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lacasanorte.org%2F&amp;a=La+Casa+Norte+Housing+and+education+for+at+risk+youth+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Casa Norte Housing and education for at risk youth <\/a><br \/><\/u><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sunday, October 1st<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Chicago, IL<\/span>&#8211; <\/b>United Center<\/p>\n<p><b>La Casa Norte<\/b>\u00a0provides housing, food, and support services to youth and families experiencing homelessness in <span class=\"xn-location\">Chicago<\/span>, with a focus on serving the Latino population. They offer a range of programs, including supportive housing, food assistance, case management, and youth education and employment services.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">PENNSYLVANIA<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">FLORIDA<\/span>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=1135099823&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mamasconpoder.org%2F&amp;a=MAMAS+CON+PODER+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MAMAS CON PODER <\/a><\/u>Advocacy and women&#8217;s defense<br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, October 21st<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Philadelphia, PA<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Wells Fargo Center<br \/><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, October 28th<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Orlando, FL<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Amway Center<\/p>\n<p><b>Mam\u00e1s con Poder<\/b> addresses the most critical issues facing women, mothers, and families, and we organize to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>We bring directly to our leaders the experiences of our nation&#8217;s women and mothers;<\/li>\n<li>We amplify the voices of women and their problems in the media through all platforms (print media, radio, blogs and others);<\/li>\n<li>We created a popular movement in the country&#8217;s capital;<\/li>\n<li>We put pressure on companies for the fair treatment of women and mothers, and also for them to guarantee the safety of their products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW JERSEY<\/span>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=3513357359&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fironboundcc.org%2Fservices%2F&amp;a=ICC+Ironbound+Community+Corporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">ICC Ironbound Community Corporation<\/a><br \/><\/u><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sunday, October 22nd<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Newark, NJ<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Prudential Center<\/p>\n<p><b>ICC <\/b>works with the people of Ironbound to identify needs and develop community-based solutions for them. ICC strives to empower people to better control and develop their own lives, families, and community. ICC impacts the lives of Ironbound residents both at the individual and community levels. Whether it&#8217;s preparing children for kindergarten and life-long success with high quality early childhood education, or negotiating land use with industry and government, ICC&#8217;s priority is to support the people of the Ironbound with the services, resources, and opportunities they need, want and deserve.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">CALIFORNIA<\/span>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=2889263025&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kqed.org%2Fnews%2F11958764%2Ffarmworker-death-california-heat-ufw-padilla-urging-major-changes-protections&amp;a=UNITED+FARM+WORKERS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">UNITED FARM WORKERS<\/a><\/u> in memory of <span class=\"xn-person\">Elidio Hernandez<\/span><br \/><\/b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Friday, December 1st<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 pm<\/span> &#8211; <b><span class=\"xn-location\">Fresno, CA<\/span><\/b> &#8211; Save Mart Center<\/p>\n<p><b>United Farmworkers<\/b> aims to serve and support farmworkers in <span class=\"xn-location\">California<\/span> by providing programs and services to better their quality of life. The organization was formed to offer and create opportunities that would enable farmworkers to develop personal and professional skills. The foundation has five areas in which it models its services: Education, Health &amp; Wellness, Workforce Development, Immigration Services, and Community Engagement.<\/p>\n<p><b>About MAN\u00c1<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Considered the most influential Latin rock band in the world, MAN\u00c1 began in 1986 when four friends from <span class=\"xn-location\">Guadalajara, Mexico<\/span> came together to fuse new rock sounds with Latin and <span class=\"xn-location\">Caribbean<\/span> rhythms. The group includes Fher Olvera as lead singer, guitarist, and main composer; Alex Gonz\u00e1lez on drums, Sergio Vall\u00edn on lead guitar, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Juan Calleros<\/span> on bass. The group released their first album, Falta Amor in 1990. In 1992, they released \u00bfD\u00f3nde Jugar\u00e1n los Ni\u00f1os?\u00a0 which became the best-selling Spanish-language rock album of all time.<\/p>\n<p>MAN\u00c1 is one of the highest selling Latin touring acts of all time and has sold millions of copies around the world with 11 albums of original songs along and several live albums and compilations. 4 Grammy Awards, 9 Latin Grammys including 2018- Person of the Year, 23 Billboard Latin Awards are some of MAN\u00c1&#8217;s many accolades including their handprints on the Hollywood Rockwalk and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making them the first Spanish-language rock band to receive that honor. In 2022, the band began a historic residency at the Kia Forum in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles, CA<\/span> which to date has totalled 16 sold-out shows.<\/p>\n<p>MAN\u00c1&#8217;s influence spans beyond music. In addition to their social impact program, for 28 years, the Selva Negra Ecological Foundation has been the band&#8217;s social arm, combining conservation and environmental rescue with social development. Throughout their career, the band has been a vocal advocate for issues impacting their fans around the globe. Earlier this year, MAN\u00c1 supported the community of Pajaro after they suffered catastrophic floods. In 2021, Fher Olvera joined as the face of the &#8220;We Are Home&#8221; campaign calling for a fair and dignified immigration policy for the millions of Latino immigrants living in the US and again with Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Anthony Fauci<\/span> in a call for the US Latino population to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Live Nation Entertainment<br \/><\/b>Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world&#8217;s leading live entertainment company composed of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3959578-1&amp;h=1954758784&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.livenationentertainment.com%2F&amp;a=www.livenationentertainment.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.livenationentertainment.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  MAN\u00c1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b>Grammy Award-Winning-Band to Donate a Portion of Concert Proceeds to 15 Local Charities Serving the US Latino Community in Tour Markets<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LOS ANGELES<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 5, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Following decades of world-wide service and advocacy, MAN\u00c1, <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America&#8217;s<\/span> most influential band, has announced the launch of their first ever local social impact initiative as part of the second leg of their wildly successful US tour. 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