Juana Bordas, A Celebration Of Latina Leadership, Vision & Perseverance
Article & Photos by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media It was a red carpet, sold out affair at the SIE Film Center in Denver…
Article & Photos by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media It was a red carpet, sold out affair at the SIE Film Center in Denver…
It was a perfect summer day with temps in the low 80’s as many people who had not seen each other since pre-covid days came together to enjoy a fun filled day and evening long concert extravaganza that went on for eight hours.
By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media It’s part tap dancing and part ballet. Think of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers on steroids. It’s also…
By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media I don’t think I have ever seen so much media in one place for a local event. Not…
It’s a story about aspiring immigrant musicians struggling to make a life and a name for themselves in New York City shortly after world war II. This new production, loosely based on the 1977 Martin Scorsese film of the same name staring Robert De Niro and Liza Minnelli. It features some new songs lyrics or additional lyrics by a famous Broadway talent: Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of “In the Heights” and “Hamilton.
Not many iconic American playwrights, screenwriters, film directors, and actors can say their work motivated the birth of an impenetrable power — the Chicano Movement! Playwright/director Luis Valdez can. Through his work with El Teatro Campesino and his films (La Bamba, Zoot Suit), he has left an indelible mark on the annals of Chicano theater and cinema.
The Latino executive leadership gap was smaller in 1990 than today. In 1990, Latinos represented 8% of U.S. workforce participation and held 3% of executive leadership…
A Hot Summer Night featuring: Lakeside, Tierra Legacy, Latin Sol, The Hot Lunch Band, The Deleons with DJ dizzy D Jammin 101.5 & Celebrity DJ Fadorah. @ Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus. Sat Aug 5th. Early Bird $40 at the door $60.
Her lyrics are messages of freedom and female empowerment. Her stage presence is imposing, full of colors and traditional Andean garments adapted to her modern style. Her sound mixes panpipes, violin, and trap bases.
Writing about societal issues may have not been what Steve Lopez envisioned for his life’s work early on in his career but it is where life’s path took him and he was wise enough to follow that destiny.
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