Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)

Remembering the larger-than-life impact and visionary leadership of the Honorable Richard Alatorre, whose indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication transformed the landscape of Los Angeles and California politics. As the second Latino to ever serve on the Los Angeles City Council in the 20th Century, his tenacious advocacy for reapportionment, redistricting, and farm labor laws profoundly shaped Latino political power and empowered migrant workers with collective bargaining rights. His courageous and transformative legacy as a champion for the Latino community will resonate for generations to come. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family, friends, and all Angelenos as we honor the monumental life and legacy of this esteemed leader. Rest in power, Richard Alatorre (1939-2024).

🌟Reminder Alert! Join us this Wednesday, August 14th, for our next HOPE Hour: Establishing Your Executive Presence: What is It and Do You Have It? 💼💎 Don't miss Yanira Guzman, founder of The Career Gem, dropping gems of wisdom! Learn more and secure your spot at Latinas.org/virtual-programming or click the Link in Bio ✨

🚀 Latina entrepreneurs are making significant strides in the business world, showcasing remarkable growth and resilience, even in the face of challenges. Here’s a snapshot of the incredible progress and impact of Latina-owned businesses in the U.S. from our 2024 Economic Status of Latinas in California Report.

✨Between 2019 and 2022, Latina-owned employer businesses grew by 15.6%, outpacing White-owned businesses. Yet, disparities in revenue, payroll, and access to contracts remain. Our report highlights the ongoing need for support and resources to ensure Latina entrepreneurs continue to drive positive change and thrive. Let’s champion their success! 💪🏽

🌐 Learn more and access the full report at latinas.org/eslrca24.

Latinas, your voice is a superpower that can shape the future of our nation. Let's ignite change and make our voices heard this election. 🌟 Join us, , in activating your superpower by confirming your voter registration at vote.gov ✊For more information on voter resources, check out our Resource Hub at Latinas.org/vote📱🔗

🎉 Breaking News 🎉 We're thrilled to celebrate Alejandra Santamaria's appointment as the new President and CEO of Sothern California Public Radio and LAist 🤩 As a Latina leader, she embodies innovation, vision, and inclusivity. Join us in cheering her on as she steps into this new role and champions diversity in leadership!

🔔 Attention Latina trailblazers! 🌟 Exciting news: Applications are now open for the 2025 HOPE Leadership Institute.

Ready to shatter boundaries and leave a lasting mark? Join the HOPE network and connect with influential women leaders throughout California! 🚀🌸

Embark on a transformative 9-month journey to cultivate your leadership skills and drive impactful change in your community. 💪🔝

Seize the chance to unlock your potential and ignite positive change. Apply today for the 2025 cohort at latinas.org/leadership-institute📝💫

What is Executive Presence and Do You Have It? 🙋‍♀️

Discover how you can develop a commanding executive presence at our next virtual ! On August 14, 2024, join Yanira Guzman, Founder of The Career Gem, for an insightful session on “Establishing Your Executive Presence.”

Yanira will share key strategies to help you define and enhance your executive presence, whether you're looking to advance your career or amplify your impact.
🗓️ Mark your calendar: August 14, 12-1 pm PT
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4frGOpV and invite your colegas!

🌟 CALLING ALL JEFAS! 🌟 Ready to elevate your entrepreneurial game? Join our friends on August 7th at 4 PM PST for the Jefa Power Hour IG Live Kick-Off Party with host and special guests and Patty Juarez! 🎉✨

Giveaway Alert! Sign up at https://bit.ly/SUMAJefaBootcampHope to be entered for a chance to win Free copies of the book "Jefa in Training"! Hurry before the opportunity closes soon!

Thank you to everyone who attended our HOPE Hour: Elevating Your Leadership through State Appointment Service on July 31, 2024! 🙌 We were thrilled to have appointment experts Dolores Duran-Flores, Director of Assembly Appointments for Speaker Robert Rivas, Lisa Chin, Appointments Director for the Senate Rules, and Fernanda Santiago, Statewide Sr. Manager of Community Engagement at HOPE, share their valuable insights on the application process and expectations for impactful roles in California state appointments. 🌟 If you missed it, or want to revisit the session, watch the recording to gain essential guidance on navigating the state appointment process. 🎥📈

🔗Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJi9tSzLPHs

Don't miss our next empowering : Establishing Your Executive Presence: "What is It and Do You Have It?” on August 14, 12-1 pm PT / 3-4 pm ET! Register now at https://bit.ly/4frGOpV 🚀

HOPE Hour: Elevating Your Leadership through State Appointment Service | July 31, 2024 HOPE Hour: Elevating Your Leadership through State Appointment ServiceJuly 31, 2024Appointment experts Dolores Duran-Flores, Director of Assembly Appointment...

Esteemed friends and colegas,🕯️ Save the date 🗓️ December 5th, 2024 🌟 Join us for HOPE's 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner to celebrate more than three decades of light, impact, and the everlasting flame of Latina strength and leadership. Let our candlelight theme illuminate the night as we honor our awardees and celebrate our community, supporters, and champions.

Your support helps continue to fortify our impact across the nation as we build Latina community power through leadership, advocacy, and education. Visit https://www.latinas.org/awards-dinner/ to support this milestone celebration, and stay tuned for information on tickets and our exciting honorees.
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Super Votantes Assemble! We’re just under 100 days to Election Day 2024 and HOPE is ready to help you activate your voting super-poderes! Join us over the next three months as we highlight and amplify across the nation. Visit our resource hub page latinas.org/vote for helpful links, dates, and resources, plus access to our social media toolkit so you, too, can be a ! Share this post to encourage the poderosas in your life to join your voting super squad. HOPE's voter engagement work is supported by a grant from the Latino Community Foundation

✨ Want to elevate your leadership by serving on a board or commission? Join our HOPEHour workshop on July 31 at 12 pm PT. Hear from experts Dolores Duran-Flores, Lisa Chin, & Fernanda Santiago on the application process & impactful roles 🔗 Register now at bit.ly/3ye3clO or go to Link in Bio 🔗

✨ Ready to take your leadership to the next level by serving on a board or commission?

Join us for our next session: "Elevating Your Leadership through State Appointment Service." Learn from experts Dolores Duran-Flores, Director of Assembly Appointments for Speaker Robert Rivas Duran, Lisa Chin, Appointments Director for the Senate Rules, and Fernanda Santiago, Statewide Sr. Manager of Community Engagement at HOPE as they share insider tips on the application process and what it takes to excel in impactful state roles.

🗓️ Date: July 31, 2024, 12 pm PST
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3ye3clO

Feel free to share with your network. Let’s come together, empower ourselves, and drive community change!

🌟 Happy July ! 🎉 Let's celebrate the incredible achievements of our remarkable this month. These mujeres are stepping up in their careers by serving on college and nonprofit boards, continuing their education, and taking on new leadership roles! Show your support by giving a shout-out to your fellow . Together, we are unstoppable! 💪🏽💃🏽

This past week, HOPE partnered with SoCalGas to host a Latina Leaders Roundtable at their [H2] Innovation Experience, North America's first clean, renewable hydrogen-powered microgrid and home. 💡🏡 It was an inspiring opportunity to connect with Latina leaders across various industries while touring and learning about SoCalGas’s innovative cleaner energy initiatives. 🌱🔋

🌟 Elevate your leadership with HOPE Hour! Join us on July 31st at 12 pm PT for an empowering workshop on 'Elevating your Leadership through State Appointment Service.' Don't miss this opportunity to hear first-hand from appointment experts on the application process and what to expect in these impactful roles. Plus, get an exclusive look at the groundbreaking Latina Appointments Collaborative. Register now at the Link in Bio ✨ And be sure to check out our upcoming workshops and reserve your spot today!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the second installment of on July 17!

April Mayorga, LMFT, led an inspiring workshop on "Gratitude as a Leadership Practice," where she shared valuable mindfulness exercises and insights on the power of gratitude in leadership. For those who missed it or want to revisit the session, be sure to watch the recording to relive the workshop and gain practical tools for personal and professional growth here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcC_z8ZKmHk.

Save the date for our upcoming empowering : Elevating Your Leadership through State Appointment Service👩‍💼✨on July 24, 12-1 pm PT / 3-4 pm ET! Register now at latinas.org/virtual-programming/.

HOPE Hour: Gratitude as a Leadership Practice | July 17, 2024 HOPE Hour: Gratitude as a Leadership Practice July 17, 2024Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist April MayorgaExplored the significance of incorporating min...

✨ Curious about incorporating mindfulness into your work to manage stress and live a more balanced life?

🧘‍♀️ Join Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist April Mayorga for an insightful session on mindfulness and the transformative power of gratitude in leadership. This is your chance to gain valuable insights and practical tools to boost your professional and personal life.

🗓️Save the date: July 17, 12-1 pm PT / 3-4 pm ET! Feel free to share this with friends and colleagues. Let’s come together, empower ourselves, and lead with gratitude!

Register today at http://latinas.org/virtual-programming.

It's time to amplify your voice, elevate your career, and connect with an inspiring community of mujeres with , Lean In's 6th Annual Take Charge Conference. This event brings together a powerful network of mujeres from diverse backgrounds, fostering meaningful connections and support systems crucial for personal and professional growth. Being part of such a vibrant community is truly inspiring! Let's make history together! Get your tickets by June 30 for the early bird price. Check out the conference website with speaker information here: https://TakeChargeConference.com

Join us in celebrating Cathryn Rivera for her work advancing Latina leadership across the state!

Cathryn Rivera has served as Appointments Secretary for Governor Gavin Newsom since 2019 and was instrumental in ensuring diverse voices were represented across all levels of government. Her dedication was recognized in 2022 when she became an honorary HOPE Leadership Institute Alumna, a testament to the impact of her work.

Cathryn's career is marked by her steadfast commitment to public service and her advocacy for justice and equity. She previously served three administrations as a Board Member on the Agricultural Labor Relations Board and as Chief Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Governor Gray Davis.

HOPE has been fortunate to work closely with outgoing secretary Rivera during her time with Governor Newsom's administration on the shared mission of fostering Latina leadership in California. We look forward to continuing this work with her successor, Appointments Secretary Morgan Carvajal - another outstanding Latina who embodies Cathryn's deep commitment to uplift our community.

Thank you for your years of service to the state of California, Cathryn! Your leadership and commitment to equity is truly inspiring. 🌟

🌟 Join us for our second installment of HOPE Hour on July 17: "Gratitude as a Leadership Practice"! 🌟

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist April Mayorga will guide us through mindfulness exercises and discuss the impact of gratitude as a leadership practice. Discover the power of mindfulness and gratitude in leadership. Take a to gain valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your professional and personal life.

Mark your calendar for July 17, 12-1 pm PT/ 3-4 pm ET! Register today at latinas.org/virtual-programming!

📉 "The State of Latinas in Corporate America" by Lean In highlights the troubling underrepresentation of Latinas in corporate leadership.

In 2009, HOPE's report "Missing: Latinas in Executive Leadership in California's Corporations" found that Latinas were virtually absent in C-suite positions, showing little progress in 15 years.

Both reports urge corporations to prioritize Latina success by fostering inclusive workplaces, enhancing flexibility, and expanding recruitment efforts, among other tactics. Let's continue to push for change! 💪🏽✨

🌈 United in Advocacy

Let's keep the momentum going, Pride Month is just the start! Stay engaged beyond June in the journey for equality. Stay informed on policies impacting the LGBTQ+ community and explore these resources to stay involved and advocate for equality all year round.

Together, we can make continuous progress.

Celebrating our June 🌟 From their recent appointments to important California committees within the justice department to the release of their new film, our continue to create a remarkable impact and rise in their careers. We are inspired by their achievements and excited for what the future holds. Keep shining, Wonder Women! 💪🎉

🎉 Help us give a warm HOPE welcome to our newest addition to the team, Monica Medina! 🌸 Joining our Leadership Programs staff as Senior Program Manager, Monica brings a wealth of experience to uplift and empower our youth on their journey to fulfilling their dreams. Let's cheer on Monica as she embarks on this empowering journey with us!

Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free. This announcement came more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth is a time to remember those who suffered under slavery and to celebrate the freedom of all people.

This historic photograph, taken by Grace Murray Stephenson in 1900, captures a group of African American elders celebrating Juneteenth in Austin, Texas. The joy and pride on their faces are a testament to the significance of this holiday, not just as a commemoration of the past but also as a symbol of hope for a better future. Let us honor Juneteenth by recognizing the importance of this moment in history and continuing to work towards a future of equality and justice for all.

Image source: Austin History Center General Collection Photographs, Austin Public Library.