People & Profiles - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/people-profiles/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:23:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 People & Profiles - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/people-profiles/ 32 32 103504436 Remembering Dr. Dorothy Caram: A Houston Latina Who Opened Doors for Generations https://houstonnewmedia.org/remembering-dr-dorothy-caram-a-houston-latina-who-opened-doors-for-generations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remembering-dr-dorothy-caram-a-houston-latina-who-opened-doors-for-generations Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:23:19 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14556 Houston has lost someone truly special. Dr. Dorothy Elena Farrington Caram passed away on August 8 at the age of 92. She was many things—an educator, a cultural leader, a […]

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]]> 1006800 Cristela Alonzo Brings Down the House at Houston Improv https://houstonnewmedia.org/cristela-alonzo-brings-down-the-house-at-houston-improv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cristela-alonzo-brings-down-the-house-at-houston-improv Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:45:07 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14502 An Evening of Laughter, Truth, and Pure Entertainment Cristela Alonzo’s recent comedy show at Houston Improv was an absolute highlight! Her unique mix of personal stories and sharp observational humor […]

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]]> 841149 The Inspiring Journey of a First-Generation Latina https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-inspiring-journey-of-a-first-generation-latina/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-inspiring-journey-of-a-first-generation-latina Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:49:31 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14260 I recently stumbled upon a gem of a YouTube video that I couldn’t wait to share. It’s a heartfelt TEDxHoustonWomen talk by Michelle Avalos titled “The Role of The First.” […]

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]]> 684549 Houston’s ‘Chicano Squad’ comes to television https://houstonnewmedia.org/houstons-chicano-squad-comes-to-television/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houstons-chicano-squad-comes-to-television Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14185 Get ready for a compelling journey into Houston’s history with A&E’s upcoming docuseries, “The Chicano Squad.” Expected to premiere in 2024, this four-hour series delves into Houston’s groundbreaking all-Latin homicide [&#82...

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]]> 652869 Houston artist among 2023 Latinx Artist Fellows https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-artist-among-2023-latinx-artist-fellows/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-artist-among-2023-latinx-artist-fellows Sat, 03 Jun 2023 20:27:25 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=14054 We know Houston is home to some of the best artists in the world (yes, that’s our opinion, but we are right). U.S. Latinx Art Forum has just announced their […]

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]]> 608564 Happy Birthday, Dolores Huerta! https://houstonnewmedia.org/happy-birthday-dolores-huerta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-birthday-dolores-huerta Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:50:16 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13987 Dolores Huerta’s life and career is an inspiring testament to the power of activism and the impact one person can have on the world. She is an iconic labor leader […]

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]]> 581563 Latinas Who Have Made History: Celebrating Women’s Contributions Year-Round https://houstonnewmedia.org/latinas-who-have-made-history-celebrating-womens-contributions-year-round/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=latinas-who-have-made-history-celebrating-womens-contributions-year-round Sun, 26 Mar 2023 21:53:18 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13981 As Women’s History Month comes to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate and honor the contributions of 10 U.S. Latinas who have made history, broken barriers, and excelled. […]

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]]> 572681 A farewell to Pelé https://houstonnewmedia.org/a-farewell-to-pele/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-farewell-to-pele Sat, 31 Dec 2022 04:58:40 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13882 On December 29, 2022, the world was saddened by the news of the death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé. He was considered one of the best […]

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]]> 510099 Happy Birthday, Cesar Chavez! https://houstonnewmedia.org/happy-birthday-cesar-chavez/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-birthday-cesar-chavez Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:55:35 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13744 Even though my father was a bracero (a migrant farmworker) as a child and young adult… and I think even as an adult… I didn’t learn about Cesar Chavez until […]

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]]> 282823 Spring ISD confirms first Latina superintendent and other headlines we’re watching https://houstonnewmedia.org/spring-isd-confirms-first-latina-superintendent-and-other-headlines-were-watching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-isd-confirms-first-latina-superintendent-and-other-headlines-were-watching Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:00:05 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13629 Good morning! We’re closing out the first month of the year. How’s it going so far? Today’s headlines are: the UH Hispanic Alumni Association is hosting a fashion show to […]

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]]> 244463 Meet the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Award 2021 Winners https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-the-mayors-hispanic-heritage-award-2021-winners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-the-mayors-hispanic-heritage-award-2021-winners Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:24:02 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13541 Hispanic Heritage Awards Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board are honoring five exemplary Houstonians in […]
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]]> 181025 Houston Symphony Announces John Cisneros To Chair Hispanic Leadership Council https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-symphony-announces-john-cisneros-to-chair-hispanic-leadership-council/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-symphony-announces-john-cisneros-to-chair-hispanic-leadership-council Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:16:04 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13525 The Houston Symphony announced recently that John Cisneros, Ed.D is the Symphony’s Hispanic Leadership Council Chair for the 2021–22 Season. The Hispanic Leadership Council is a membership group comprising business, […]
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]]> 177983 Space City Weather is now available in Spanish https://houstonnewmedia.org/space-city-weather-is-now-available-in-spanish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=space-city-weather-is-now-available-in-spanish Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:00:06 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13515 In the midst of Hurricane Harvey, among the many weather reports, forecasters, and websites, I “discovered” Space City Weather. An independently-run website, it outshone all of the rest with its […]
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]]> 170318 Meet Comcast’s 2021 Hispanic Hero Award Honorees https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-comcasts-2021-hispanic-hero-award-honorees/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-comcasts-2021-hispanic-hero-award-honorees Sun, 19 Sep 2021 22:34:32 +0000 https://hispanichouston.com/?p=13505 One of the great things about Hispanic Heritage Month is that many organizations take this month to honor Hispanics, Latinos, Latinx who are making a difference in the community. Comcast […]
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]]> 170146 Remembering Selena https://houstonnewmedia.org/remembering-selena/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remembering-selena Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:33:44 +0000 http://hispanichouston.com/?p=13200 Today is the anniversary of the death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez  (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995). For many of us, Selena was and continues to be the biggest star […]

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]]> 119178 Video Pick: J Balvin on 60 Minutes+ https://houstonnewmedia.org/video-pick-j-balvin-on-60-minutes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-pick-j-balvin-on-60-minutes Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:01:15 +0000 http://hispanichouston.com/?p=13091 Before J Balvin really became a household name in the US, even among Latinx households, I had to explain to my sister why meeting him in person was a big deal. My sister, brother-in-law and their kids came back from visiting family in Honduras, and she was telling me that her niece had just gone […]

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]]> 116454 Meet the 2020 Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards Recipients https://houstonnewmedia.org/meet-the-2020-mayors-hispanic-heritage-awards-recipients/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-the-2020-mayors-hispanic-heritage-awards-recipients Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:58:16 +0000 http://hispanichouston.com/?p=13061 Every year, the Mayor of Houston and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board honor five Houstonians for their outstanding contributions toward improving the quality of life within the Houston Hispanic community. The City of Houston recently announced this year’s recipients: Lifetime Achievement Award: Alfonso Maldonado III Arts in the Community Award: Alejandro “Alex” Roman Jr. and […]

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]]> 105298 “Mexican-American History and Culture in 20th Century Houston” Mural https://houstonnewmedia.org/mexican-american-history-and-culture-in-20th-century-houston-mural/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mexican-american-history-and-culture-in-20th-century-houston-mural Sun, 16 Sep 2018 04:39:57 +0000 http://hispanichouston.com/?p=12948 The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park recently unveiled their latest historical work of art, the mural by artists Jesse Sifuentes and Laura Lopez Cano Mexican-American History & Culture in 20th Century Houston. Commissioned by The Heritage Society in celebration of the many contributions made by Mexican-Americans in the City of Houston, the first-of-its-kind mural was […]

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]]> 105314 Grown-up Graffiti Art in Houston’s East End https://houstonnewmedia.org/grown-up-graffiti-art-in-houstons-east-end/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grown-up-graffiti-art-in-houstons-east-end Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:45:22 +0000 http://hispanichouston.com/?p=12850 Have you ever visited the “The Rebirth of Our Nationality” mural in Houston’s East End? Spanning a building on Canal Street, the brightly-colored mural was painted by Leo Tanguma (with help from Texas Southern University students and community volunteers) and completed in 1973. It is reported to be “one of the largest canvases of the Chicano art […]

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