{"id":25440,"date":"2024-08-31T13:33:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T20:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/?p=25440"},"modified":"2024-09-05T16:33:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T23:33:43","slug":"latin-american-discussion-group-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/latin-american-discussion-group-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Latin American Discussion Group Promotes Coalition for the Vote"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_25444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25444\" style=\"width: 633px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25444\" src=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-3-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Latin American discussion group\" width=\"633\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-3-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-3-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-3-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-3-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-3-1068x801.jpeg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Latin American Tertulia promotes coalition for the vote, representatives of various Latino organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area came together to discuss strategies and strengthen collaboration between them. Photo: P360P<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><iframe title=\"Latin American Discussion Group Promotes Coalition for the Vote\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zMTC_t0Mov4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a vibrant community meeting held recently, representatives from various Latino organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area came together to discuss strategies and strengthen collaboration among them. Moderated by Manuel Ortiz of Social Focus, the gathering took place at <a href=\"https:\/\/casacirculocultural.org\/es\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa Circulo Cultural<\/a>, a center dedicated to Latino culture and community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That Sunday, August 25, 2024, quiet music was heard, among the coffee, Mimosas and eggs with bacon and sweet bread were served.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Call for Latinx Unity and Power<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuel Ortiz began the discussion by reflecting on the perception of solidarity within the Latino community. \u201cThere is a perception that Latinos do not support each other, but that is not necessarily true,\u201d said Ortiz. \u201cWe need to sit down and discuss how we can collaborate among our organizations to change this narrative and strengthen our community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meeting focused on the need for collaboration and solidarity among Latino organizations, especially in a context where resources are limited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 11% of philanthropic aid reaches Latino communities in the United States and Latin America. Although our communities have grown exponentially, this proportion has not changed in decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s not about competing for the 1% of philanthropy that goes to Latino organizations,\u201d Ortiz argued, \u201cbut about demanding a higher percentage that reflects our contributions in taxes, culture, and much more.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latinos in the United States helped drive the national economy with a total economic output, or gross domestic product, of $3.2 trillion. And, notably, Latina women\u2019s contribution to the U.S. economy amounted to $1.3 trillion in 2021, according to a new study by UCLA researchers and their colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe 2023 U.S. Latino GDP Report not only underscores the undisputed economic power of the U.S. Latino community, but also predicts the future trajectory of our nation,\u201d said Arizona State University President Michael M. Crow.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25442\" style=\"width: 607px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25442\" src=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-1068x801.jpeg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Latinas&#039; contribution to the U.S. economy amounted to $1.3 trillion in 2021, according to a new study by UCLA researchers and their colleagues. Photo: P360P<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Future Initiatives and Collaborations<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Listen to this note:<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-25440-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Viviana-5060530.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Viviana-5060530.mp3\">https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Viviana-5060530.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The meeting La Tertulia in <a href=\"https:\/\/casacirculocultural.org\/es\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa Circulo Cultural<\/a> It served as a starting point for a series of future meetings that will seek to strengthen collaboration between organizations present in the Bay Area. The importance of networking and outreach to respond quickly to community needs was highlighted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the meeting&#039;s conclusions, the participants agreed to focus their efforts on the upcoming elections, using simple and accessible language to attract a greater number of Latino voters. In addition, the creation of simple recorded commercials to be widely distributed was proposed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Diversity of Voices<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The discussion included the participation of key figures such as Vicky \u00c1vila and Karla Peralta, community promoters; Yurina Guzm\u00e1n from Luna Latinos Unidos; Aurelio Huizar, Program Manager of El Concilio of San Mateo County; Teresa P\u00e9rez, Beatriz Orozco, and Laura Rubio from the Renaissance Entrepreneur Center; Connie Guerrero from the League of Women Voters; Veronica Escamez and Sofi Ortiz from Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural; Anna Lee Mraz from Peninsula 360 Press; and Andrea Avil\u00e9s, a student committed to the cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the attendees had the opportunity to introduce themselves and share the stories and missions of their organizations, promoting an environment of mutual understanding and cooperation. This qualitative approach, focused on personal stories and experiences, was highlighted as a powerful tool to evaluate and measure the impact of community initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Looking to the Future<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The central objective of the discussion was to establish a collective agenda for the Latino community, focused on collaboration, solidarity and a fair distribution of philanthropic resources. In the words of one of the attendees, \u201cWe need to project the strength of the Latino community and seek more resources for all these organizations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event concluded with a call to action: invite more people to the next meeting and continue building a strong network of support and collaboration. With a growing awareness of the need for unity and a strategic focus on the upcoming elections, this gathering promises to be the start of a significant movement in the Latino community in the San Francisco Bay Area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25443 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-2-16x12.jpeg 16w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-2-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-2-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tertulia-Latinoamericana-2-1068x801.jpeg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You may be interested in:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/peninsula360press.com\/en\/15-years-of-home-cultural-circle\/\">15 years of Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural: A flight to the future<\/a><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>En una vibrante reuni\u00f3n comunitaria celebrada recientemente, representantes de diversas organizaciones latinas de la Bah\u00eda de San Francisco se unieron para discutir estrategias y fortalecer la colaboraci\u00f3n entre ellas. Moderada por Manuel Ortiz, de Social Focus, la tertulia tuvo lugar en Casa C\u00edrculo Cultural, un centro dedicado a la cultura y la comunidad latina. 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