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It’s been a long few months with the move to Madison and tons of other projects and classes. Off to vacation in our “home away from home” for the next week or so. 

Will push up some posts if I get a chance. Ciao!

Newport, RI

Always nice to come across an article that illustrates the innate Latino characteristic of overcoming barriers – regardless of who puts them up. Read this story. When it comes to education, sometimes it’s the people that are supposed to help who glady provide the roadblocks.  

She was also concerned because Isaac’s counselor had declined to write a letter of recommendation – because he wasn’t in the top 10 percent of his class — for his ABC application. But instead of being welcomed, Florencia says the school principal and counselor were dismissive during a school visit last September.

When you have a moment, also check out A Better Chance (ABC), the organization helping Latino high schoolers succeed.

The last few weeks have been rather hectic due to our relocation to Madison so my apologies for the lack of communication. I’ll resume posts next week once we land in Madison.

Thanks for being a good town to us Cincy – we’ll miss you and all the great friends we made here.

Hasta pronto!

Sorry for the absence! The New Year has been incredibly busy and my postings have obviously suffered as a result. Should be back on a more regular schedule now. See you soon!

November and December proved to be two hectic months! I’ll be back with you in the coming days as I finish up some classes and projects – not to mention holiday time! See you soon!

It was a very busy October filled with classes, new faculty trainings, travel, projects, and vacation. Quite a bit to squish into four weeks!

Over the last 18 months of writing HTM, I’ve taken small breaks from time-to-time to focus on other commitments. As I get back into my blogging “routine,” I find that these “breaks” have a very positive impact – not only in recharging my batteries but also in renewing my commitment to what this blog is all about. 

I’m glad to be back online. I’ve got a few things that I’ll be working on through the end of the year including finishing up a piece of research that’s been sitting in my PC for too long and re-launching my AdMentis website.

Thanks for sticking around – I’ll see you soon!

I’ll be out for a while enjoying vacation time in New England. See you in November.

I’m honored to have been elected to the NSHMBA Board of Directors here in Cincy. Looking forward to a 2011 full of great projects and intiatives.

I took this picture of a Chocolate Mexicano disc in a coffee shop in Hyde Park, a neighborhood near downtown Cincinnati.

We often spend too much time talking about cultural trends as if we’re awaiting for something that hasn’t arrived yet. Today it struck me. One day it happens. Demographic “trends” become demographic realities.

Understanding Latino culture is not easy. However, making the effort to understand it can have vast rewards for the organizations that are still searching to create a diverse and innovative workforce.

Back from the CHL Hispanic Leadership Summit in Los Angeles. Enjoy a slide show  from this very successful event.