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My kids? Oh, they're proud Latinx. But here's the thing they teach me daily: not all Latinx are made equal, even under the same roof. There's many ways my children connect with their Puerto Rican and Salvadoran roots.  My daughter expresses her 🇸🇻 roots in an after-school program where she counsels Spanish speaking. youth., bridging worlds with every Spanish phrase. My son whips up pupusas just like his aunt taught him, and look at him in this picture charming abuela into sharing her 🇵🇷 pasteles wisdom! They both feel spending time with both sides of the family important. I’m sure if you ask my children what their social identity is it may vary even in our household. As educators working with families from different backgrounds here are some things you can consider: 🎄What are your students' social identities? And their families?  🎄Not all families are the same even within the same culture, ask questions. 🎄People of color don’t all fit in the same box, we all have different experiences and upbringing.  🎄Some pass on family traditions, some create their own. Both are perfectly fine and don’t make anyone’s identity any less. As we enter this holiday season remember some families are in the United States for the first time, away from their own cultural traditions. Some families are creating new ones. As the winter starts at least in the East coast where I am 🥶 some of our students are also seeing snow and feeling the cold weather for the first time. Be kind, be open, let’s learn together 🎄 Share some of your cultural traditions that you are looking forward to this season? Happy Holidays! #culture #traditions #diversity Alvarez Consulting & Advocacy

I invite you to follow the page for my new nonprofit The Chronic Illness Foundation in memoriam of my grandma, Carmen Martinez. This foundation’s primary goal is to improve patient outcomes through educating the general public and medical community on the MTHFR/methylation genetic mutations. Hispanics are the most impacted by these mutations. Secondarily, provide free diagnostics and nutrtional coaching to low-income families experiencing chronic illness. I have these mutations. My nephews have these mutations. I believe my grandma had these mutations. They are hereditary, and they run through the maternal bloodline. Hispanics/Latinos are the most impacted by these mutations, according to the CDC. This results in high rates of liver disease, kidney disease, coronary artery disease and diabetes. When the Spaniards came to colonize the Aztecs, Mayans and Incans they brought with them salmonella and small pox. These diseases decimated the native populations, and stayed in the genetic code through to current day Hispanics/Latinos. As a result of interrelations between Black Americans and White Americans, most Americans are now living with these mutations — unbeknownst to them. Misdiagnosis is the 3rd leading cause of death in America, according to a 2022 U.S. Dept. Of Health & Human Services report. More than 60% of Americans have one or more chronic illness diagnosis. It’s my theory that all chronic illness sufferers have this very serious underline genetic disorder. Help my already awareness by sharing this post! Alana Colvin Salvatore T. Naclerio, Jr. John Takats

Here's my latest guest column on my experience and perspective as a Latino in the Roaring Fork Valley.

What do you think the Governor’s Council on Latino Empowerment should prioritize to support the Latine community? In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting the recently-established Governor’s Council on Latino Empowerment. The council, which consists of over 40 Latine leaders from around the state, will advise Gov. Healey and Lt. Gov. Driscoll on strategies to “expand economic opportunities for and improve the overall wellbeing of Massachusetts’ Latine community.” The governor’s executive order establishing the council acknowledges that “the Massachusetts Latino community represents a growing and multifaceted population that brings traditions, perspectives, and cultures which significantly shape and influence all aspects of the Commonwealth's development and standing.” To learn more about the council members and the council’s work, check out the link in the comment section! #hispanicheritagemonth #latinoleaders #equitablefuture

Today, we recognize and honor Juneteenth, a pivotal day in American history. Juneteenth marks the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in the United States in 1865. It serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom, justice, and equality. Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the past and celebrate African American culture, heritage, and contributions. It highlights the progress we have made and the continuous work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society. Here are a few meaningful ways to observe Juneteenth today: Educate Yourself and Others: Read about Juneteenth, its history, and its impact. Share this knowledge with your network. Here's a link rich in the history of Juneteenth https://lnkd.in/gxxEZm5H Support Black-Owned Businesses: Purchase from black-owned businesses and support entrepreneurs in your community. Engage in Community Events: Join local Juneteenth celebrations or virtual events to connect with the community and celebrate together. Reflect and Advocate: Consider the importance of diversity and inclusion in your personal and professional life. Advocate for equity and justice within your areas of influence. By acknowledging and commemorating Juneteenth, we contribute to a more understanding and inclusive society. Let's honor this day and continue our commitment to making our communities a place where everyone can thrive. #Juneteenth #DiversityAndInclusion #Equity #CelebrateHeritage #CommunityEngagement 4o

Yesterday, The Strive to Prosper Project was at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls to deliver training to the Bright Futures SCITT team around Adultification using a Lived Experience Lens. ✨ We used the story of Kenya to look at how certain viewpoints, attitudes and language used to describe her, removed her vulnerability and innocence. ✨ We spoke about how Parentification in the home & Adultification from professionals led Kenya into a world of exploitation, gangs and violence. ✨ We looked at ways in which certain cultural nuances can be forms of adultification and the dangers this can have on Black children. ✨ We explored at how professionals often have cultural biases about particular cultures, which often results in black children being adultified. ✨ We looked at approaches in which we can safeguard our black children better, by remembering first and foremost they are CHILDREN & should be treated as such & SHOULD be safeguarded and they should NOT be trying to safeguard themselves. ✨ When black children are adultified & parentified, they begin to program this and their childhood and identity is robbed from them, because they believe they have to behave in a particular way. This is dangerous, again leads to a world of extra-familial harm & can have negative implications in adulthood. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ If you will like to know more about what The Strive to Prosper Project do, please do not hesitate to drop a DM or email katrina@strivetoprosper.co.uk. #Training #Adultification #Freelancer #LivedExperience #Safeguarding #RaisingYoungKingsandQueens #Manchester #UnitedKingdom #Gangs #SeriousYouthViolence #Parentification #SafeguardingBlackChildren

This is what I did on Saturday. Your Spanish interpreter at it again. Blessing our community with information and resources for people who want to start their own business. We gave this workshop in Spanish for our Latinos in Lorain. SCORE Mentors, SME's in collaboration with El Centro de Servicios Sociales and Daisy's Interpretation Services to bring our community this much needed information session. A special thank you to Victor Leandry for allowing us to present this workshop at El Centro. This is what its about, collaborating to serve our community. We all want the same thing and that is to be able to give people in our towns resources available to them so they may become successful in what they choose to do. Yes, this is how we should be working TOGETHER! Its not always about the competition. Sometimes we have to act like grown ups and put our money where our mouth is...(as they say). In other words working together takes us further than working alone. Then we can talk about inclusion and collaborations. When thats what we're doing not just talking about it. Daisy's Interpretation Services, SCORE Cleveland, and El Centro in Lorain, breaking barriers and blessing our community. What did you do this weekend? #Collaborationsmatter #Spanishworkshop #YourSpanishInterpreter #ScoreCleveland #DIS #Enterpreneurship #Ceolife #Lorainevent #Communityinterpreter #Healthcareinterpreter #Educationinterpreter #breakingbarriers #blessingcommunities #apprenticeshipprograms #Latinainbusiness

Check your email for our latest Equity in Practice newsletter! ✨ Last Friday marked the start of #LatinoHeritageMonth, and in California, Latinos make up the largest racial and ethnic group, led demographically by Mexican, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, Puerto Rican, and Nicaraguan communities, whose contributions help make California a cultural and economic powerhouse. In 2017, we released The Majority Report: Supporting the Success of Latino Students in California, which examined the experiences of Latino students in every sector of education. Our analyses confirmed that far too many inequities still exist for Latino students across the state from prekindergarten through college. 🌟 Find the full report here ➡️ edtrustwest.info/majority

I believe any ordinary person can function effectively with others to attain a higher level of mutual existence. My new book, Citizen Can, strives to show us how to accomplish this through the elements of good citizenship. The following quote from my book provides a premise that we may be able to relate to: “As in past generations, citizens today may see their challenges as too big to overcome (depression), too complex to understand (ignorance), something to ignore (lack of responsibility), or a challenge that must be addressed in a manner conducive to a person’s capabilities (good citizenship).” I further assert that good citizenship starts with a commitment to education---- that is, education derived from reliable and truthful data. Another fundamental premise of mine is that learning is dysfunctional if it comes from a teacher or teachers who have poor values and are received by a learner without a positive value system. For more of my insights on the importance of good citizenship, especially today, you can find Citizen Can on Amazon at https://lnkd.in/efDdkDbU

This is so important. It’s not black history, just history and it’s not taught in schools. If you want to change the world, it starts with education. Seen 'Troy Deeney: Where's My History?'? Watch it here on Channel 4: https://lnkd.in/es2U-byR Check out our Youth Associates opportunities in English Heritage and help us change the world. https://lnkd.in/eWYpi34g