Miriam Enriquez will receive the award at the La Justicia Award ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 28.
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El pasado 25 de octubre, Mari Carmen Aponte recibió el premio William J. Clothier Memorial 2017 otorgado por la Pan-American Association de Filadelfia en reconocimiento por su trabajo. A pesar de que como latina ha tenido una prolífica carrera como Secretaria de Estado asistente en el área de relaciones con el hemisferio occidental, Aponte también ha sido víctima del machismo.
The Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) launches its Silicon Valley Leadership Summit on Nov. 1.
On October 25th, Mari Carmen Aponte was recognized by the Pan-American Association in Philadelphia for her service with the 2017 William J. Clothier Memorial Award. Although the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs has had a prolific career as a spearheading Latina, she has been subjected to demeaning sexism. This is our exclusive.
Jose Gomez overcame societal difficulties to achieve success in the professional world. Now, he works to help young Hispanics do the same.
With all of the demands of running a business or organization, these young founders find ways to maximize every minute.
The number of Latino physicians in the U.S. dropped 22 percent between 1980 and 2010.
In her new role, Elvira Méndez will work to strengthen SEPTA's relationship with the Philadelphia region's Hispanic community.
Comcast se ha unido con los líderes del gobierno de Pennsylvania para asegurar que los más vulnerables – los adultos mayores y los niños – estén a salvo al estar en línea. Internet Essentials es el primero de su tipo; una campaña multidimensional y un esfuerzo concertado para expandir el alcance de la alfabetización digital y de los programas informativos a través del estado entero.
Comcast has teamed up with the leaders of Pennsylvania’s government to ensure that our most vulnerable- the elderly and children -are safe online. Internet Essentials is the first of its kind; a multidimensional campaign and concerted effort to expand digital literacy outreach and informative programs across an entire state.
With Women's Campaign International, Marjorie Margolies aims to provide women around the globe with the tools to empower themselves.
At a workshop on Monday, local business leaders and experts gave young Hispanic professionals advice on advancing their careers.
With its upcoming workshop, a local organization aims to help young Latino professionals move up in the corporate world.
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2018 National Convention in Philadelphia.
With its first Legislative Reception, the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce aims to help Latino business owners develop relationships with government officials.
AL DÍA recognized four local Latino leaders in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mayor Jim Kenney praised the contributions of Philadelphia's Hispanic community while challenging divisive national rhetoric.
El doctor Daniel V. Schidlow, decano de la Escuela de Medicina de Drexel University y especialista en enfermedades pulmonares, es uno de los latinos más prominentes de Filadelfia. Su exitosa carrera le llevó de Santiago de Chile a North Philly, pasando por el Bronx, y hoy reparte su tiempo entre pacientes, muchos de ellos inmigrantes, y su gran afición: cantar.
Dr. Daniel V. Schidlow, Dean of Drexel’s College of Medicine, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Drexel University, and professor specialized in pediatric pulmonary disease, has had a rapidly evolving and ever-shifting career from its origin in Santiago de Chile to its tenures in the Bronx and in North Philadelphia. Between tending to young patients and their families, translating signs, or practicing for a recital, Daniel has barely been able to catch his breath the past five decades. Now, he takes a moment to sit down for AL DĺA to discuss his contributions as a leading Latino in the City.
Tiffany Tavarez assists Wells Fargo in supporting regional non-profits and philanthropic endeavors.
With its Leadership Pipeline Program, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility aims to help talented Latino professionals climb the corporate ladder.
Juan López, el vicepresidente de Inversiones y Tesorería de Independence Blue Cross, es una pieza clave en el engranaje corporativo de la aseguradora filadelfiana. Su función en la compañía consiste en estar al frente de las estrategias de inversión corporativa.
El vicepresidente y consejero general de PECO es un hispano que lleva varias décadas trabajando para dejar un legado en la ciudad. Mentor de latinos y miembro de la comunidad LGBT, Rómulo “Romy” Díaz es uno de los cuatro hispanos reconocidos durante el Hispanic Heritage Month por su invaluable aporte a Filadelfia.
If cities are in need of superheroes, then Philadelphia may have discovered one. Neither sporting cape nor spandex, The Mentor prefers a suit when serving Philadelphians, offering parables from his life and career in a Southwestern twang to Latino and LGBT youth, or providing counsel to PECO for ecological and efficient energy production. A well-versed and seasoned attorney and politician, The Mentor (who goes by alias “Romy”), has been serving us since 2002 with modesty and empathy. To show our appreciation, AL DĺA News honors Romy this year with a Hispanic Heritage Award.
Sharon López ha dedicado su vida al servicio de causas nobles: de activista por los derechos de las comunidades excluidas pasó a ser una abogada que desde los tribunales ha promovido la excelencia, inclusión y diversificación de su profesión. Este año asumió como presidenta de la PBA, la organización de abogados más importante de Pensilvania.
According to a US News & World Report, the Julia R. Masterman High School is ranked 51st among the highest quality public education institutions.
