Hispanics in Philanthropy is seeking an Intern

Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) serves as a catalyst to increase resources for the Latino and Latin American civil sector and increase Latino participation and leadership throughout philanthropy.  HIP’s work is designed to contribute to the greater effectiveness of philanthropy and to greater equity and diversity.  Our flagship initiative is the Funders’ Collaborative for Strong Latino …

After Losing Freedom, Some Immigrants Face Loss of Custody of Their Children

By GINGER THOMPSON CARTHAGE, Mo. — When immigration agents raided a poultry processing plant near here two years ago, they had no idea a little American boy named Carlos would be swept up in the operation. One of the 136 illegal immigrants detained in the raid was Carlos’s mother, Encarnación Bail Romero, a Guatemalan. A …

Pedagogies of Progress – Puerto Rican Film Series

  "A daylong screening of films produced by the Puerto Rican Division of Community Education (Division de Educacion a la Comunidad, or DIVEDCO). Officially founded in 1949, it brought together a stunning group of visual artists, writers, and composers, producing films about health issues, hygiene, grassroots action, literacy campaigns, education and democracy. The films featured …

Acting 101

GCity films is managed by Joseph Dominick Martinez (JD). JD is conducting useful acting workshops for adults and teens. JD has worked as an Actor, Producer, Writer and Director in Film, Television and Theater in the entertainment industry for over fourteen years with such notables as Spike Lee, Danny Glover, Danny Aiello and John Leguizamo. …