01
Jun
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Creating Apparel for the Brave: Tampa Company Set for Takeoff

PHOTOS By Warren Curt Leimbach Partners Roberto Torres, Luis Montanez and Christopher Findeisen play specific, necessary roles in growing their label, Black & Denim Apparel Company. Torres jokes t...

01
Jun
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Hispanicize 3.0

Manny Ruiz doesn’t do anything the easy way. Three years ago when he wanted to launch a first-of-its-kind social media, multi-day event, the Miamian did it in Dallas, halfway across the US. Last yea...

01
Apr
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Connecting You to the World: Alejandro Arnaiz and Manrique Brenes

STORY BY Laura Rivas PHOTOS FOR LATINO LEADERS BY ROBERT HER Marco Rodriguez is preparing to give a talk about to the University of Puerto Rico. A talented playwright and actor, Marco had been asked t...

01
Apr
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Writing the Survivor’s Manual: Laura Posada

STORY BY Rolando Rodriguez PHOTOS FOR LATINO LEADERS BY RAUL OSPINA In the world of advocacy, sometimes the cause chooses you. That’s the case with family health and fitness activist, Laura Posada. ...

01
Apr
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Multiplying Her Skill Set: Monica Martinez

STORY BY ERIC BACA PHOTOS BY JASON GILMORE The Chuck E. Cheese tickets were still safe in their Ziploc bag. Several years had passed since Monica L. Martinez had earned them as a young girl in Michiga...

01
Apr

Dr. Latino Leader: A Solution-Minded Portfolio

PHOTOS FOR LATINO LEADERS BY A.J. KANE If there is indeed a Latino doctoral problem, then it should be true that there are those working towards solutions. Who better to ask than those who have earned...

01
Apr

The Value of “Co” Creator: Andres Ruzo

  STORY BY ERIC BACA Andres Ruzo has said that his is a story of faith. It’s no surprise then when asked about his approach to business he offers a relevant parable. “It’s like the parable ...

01
Apr
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David Aragon’s Diversity Map: A Massive Trove of Talent

By Judi Jordan David Aragon has the air of a stern but caring professor, the one that will inspire excellence, coach you through finals, and persist until your very best results have been achieved. Hi...