Conversations: Latinos and Race

MIAMI - July 13, 2020 - PRLog -- Buena Vida Media leads a three part series of conversations on racism and colorism in the Latino community, to educate and equip Latinos in examining and confronting racism and colorism; to strategize on how to be effective allies to Black Americans in the fight for racial justice and to intentionally raise children who are anti-racist. The frank and structured conversations will be streamed on the Buena Vida Media Facebook page with a panel of professionals from different parts of the nation.

"The fight for racial justice in America has made it imperative that Latinos begin to examine the entrenched racism and colorism found in our own communities. We understand that not all organizations can or should lead these difficult conversations, but building a culture of diversity, inclusion and equality is part of Buena Vida Media's core competencies from day one and uniquely positions us to layout a roadmap so that others gain courage and can effectively lend their voice to the conversation," stated Janie Flores, President of Buena Vida Media and host of the award winning "Janie Flores Live" business talk show on 880TheBiz.com, the only business station and Bloomberg News affiliate in South Florida.

Schedule of Conversations: Latinos and Race
Thursday, July 16th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Examining racism and colorism in the Latino community; how to have difficult conversations with family and friends
Panelists:
·         Dr. Elizabeth Rios, EdD, DMin, Founder, President, Passion2Plant
·         Miriam Smith, Mental Health Group Facilitator, Board Member, National Association of Mental Illness, Lake County
·         Ibis Valdes, M.A. International Law and Human Rights, Founder, Ibis Valdes Consulting

Thursday, July 23rd, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Examining the role Black Americans have played in Latino access to civil rights in America; how to be good allies to bring about lasting transformation
Panelists:
·         Dr. Elizabeth Rios, EdD, DMin, Founder, President, Passion2Plant
·         Vanessa James, Founder, Vanessa James Media
·         Veronica V. Herrera, M.Ed., Culture Philanthropist, Educator, Culture Philanthropy
·         James Oyola, Author, Public Speaker, Purpose Over Self

Thursday, July 30th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: How to raise children who are anti-racist; leaving a legacy for future generations
Panelists:
·         Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano, Author, Business Strategist, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metropolitan St. Louis
·         Rondell Treviño, MDiv, Founder & Director, The Immigration Coalition
·         Neftali Trejo, Senior Human Resources Consultant

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