Elbert Garcia, Author at LLERO

The Politics of Paternity Leave for Latino Fathers

September 25, 2019

New parenthood can be a crazy, sleep-deprived, emotional roller coaster. Now imagine doing that and holding down a 9-5 job. Roberto Santiago, an interpreter and blogger, is one of the lucky men who fondly r...

Carlos Vasquez and Miami EdTech are on a mission

Elbert Garcia

July 3, 2019

Carlos Vasquez is clear about what inspired his love for all things tech-- Mrs. Williams, his science teacher. Without her, the South Bronx native might not have pursued computer science. “We didn’t have ...

Is the Latino Man Still Dying?

Elbert Garcia

May 17, 2019

Five years ago, I looked at my daughter’s face with concerned eyes. I worried about what the future held for her male Latino classmates. Predictive statistics like high school completion, college degree att...

Hispanicize Founder Manny Ruiz is Harnessing the Power of Latino Social Media

Elbert Garcia

April 16, 2018

Can entrepreneurship, branding and social media content creators help the Latino community harness its collective strength into real power? Manny Ruiz and Hispanicize are more than confident that they can. R...

GivKwik: A Tech Start-Up An Impulse to do Good

Elbert Garcia

November 28, 2017

Jason Rosado is a bit of a romantic. A business romantic that is. Having worked in the private sector for most of his career, he is now among a new generation of entrepreneurs who want to use technology and mob...

5 Takeaways for Latinos from the Democratic National Convention

Elbert Garcia

July 31, 2016

With Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accepting the nomination of the Democratic Party in Philadelphia last week, the battle lines for November were officially set. Here are five things that Latinos learned f...

5 Takeaways for Latinos from the Republican National Convention

Elbert Garcia

July 26, 2016

The dust has settled on the chaotic novella otherwise known as the Republican National Convention. There were among other things, allegations of plagiarism, refusal to endorse the Republican nominee and materia...

Dan-el Padilla Peralta: A Dominican Boy’s Odyssey from Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League

Elbert Garcia

December 8, 2015

The world first met Dominican-born scholar Dan-el Padilla Peralta in 2006, when the Princeton University salutatorian’s undocumented status was revealed on the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Since then, ...

Lessons from MLB World Series Star Bengie Molina

Elbert Garcia

October 30, 2015

With the World Series in full swing this week, it’s impossible to not think about the numerous Latino players that have become legends and made the sport great. It’s sadly ironic that amid this backdrop, a grou...

Men of the Year 2014 | Artur Avila

Elbert Garcia

January 22, 2015

The difference between the poet and the mathematician is that the poet tries to get his head into the heavens while the mathematician tries to get the heavens into his head. – G.K. Chesterton From this p...

Javicia Leslie is Batwoman & Taking the Dark Knight into a New Era

5 Fights Boxing Needs to Make Happen in 2021

Top Movies To Look Out for in 2021

Top Shows to Binge on New Year’s Day 2021

What You Should Do When Your Partner Starts Acting Strange

Safe and Fun Ideas For Meeting People During The Pandemic

How To Boost The Chances Of Finding The Right One

How Chicano Ink Slinger Mister Cartoon is Healing Hearts for Valentine’s Day

The Nike and NBA City Edition Jerseys Have a Story and Purpose

2020 Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

New Year’s Resolutions For 2021

Time To Rethink The Bucket List? It’s Still Possible To Dream Big

How to Avoid Weight Gain during the Holidays: Tips That Really Work

Why Your Health Matters Not Just For You (But For Your Loved Ones Too)

Ready, Mo, Grow – Why 2020 May be the Most Important Movember Ever

How to Make a Home Gym With No Space And No Budget

Making A Profitable Career Change

Are You Ready To Go Out On Your Own With A Business Venture?

9 Ways To Get Taken More Seriously At Work

How to Turn Your Family Into Your Career

What A Joe Biden Presidency Means for Latinx

The Most Inspiring Latino Moments of 2020

Who Is Alejandro Mayorkas?

Pedro Morales The Greatest Puerto Rican Wrestler of All Time

This Culture Will Not Be Cancelled - The 2020 New York Latino Film Festival Marches On with Hybrid Format

Chef Papi Kitchens Reimagines the Business of Food In The Heights and Beyond

Evolution of a Sonero Gives Salsa & Theatre Fans Alike Something to Buzz About

Bowery Film Festival Spotlights Latinx, Female and LGBTQ+ Filmmakers

The Politics of Paternity Leave for Latino Fathers

Carlos Vasquez and Miami EdTech are on a mission

Is the Latino Man Still Dying?

Hispanicize Founder Manny Ruiz is Harnessing the Power of Latino Social Media

GivKwik: A Tech Start-Up An Impulse to do Good

5 Takeaways for Latinos from the Democratic National Convention

5 Takeaways for Latinos from the Republican National Convention

Dan-el Padilla Peralta: A Dominican Boy’s Odyssey from Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League

Lessons from MLB World Series Star Bengie Molina

Men of the Year 2014 | Artur Avila

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