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The Importance of Philanthropy — Dr. Mara Perez, Founder and Principal of Latino Futures, discusses the importance of Latinos and African Americans engaging in philanthropy—both as donors and as professionals. According to Dr. Perez, the Black and Brown communities must become more involved in the philanthropic sector on multiple levels to ensure the viability of organizations that serve our communities.
The Empowerment Zone Dr Ramona Houston is focussing on all aspects of strengthening African American and Latinx communities. In this show we zone in on Black and Brown empowerment: building economic, political, educational and social power; advocating for health, philanthropy and service; championing racial and social justice; critically analyzing current events and issues from our […]
Cause Marketing and Atlanta History with Marilyn Pearlman — Today’s guest is Marilyn Pearlman, Founder and Principal of Atlanta Cause Marketing and PR. Ramona talks to her about her professional evolution working in the field of public relations and cause marketing. Through her agency, Marilyn connects businesses and nonprofits to advance the good of humanity and promote both entities.
Today, Ramona speaks with Pharmacist Dr. Brian Gosa of Montgomery, Alabama, who now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, addressing health disparities within the Black and Brown communities. As a health advocate, Dr. Gosa encourages individuals to take control of their health by educating themselves about health…
Lydia Camarillo, President of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP), explains the history and importance of building the political power of the Latinx community. Based in San Antonio, Lydia discusses the founding of SVREP and its role in increasing Latino/a political participation. Asserting the importance of the upcoming elections, Lydia recommends strategies for maximizing […]
Ramona talks to her younger sister Rhesa Houston, DVM, Founder and CEO of Assistance Animals Consulting (AAC), who explains how AAC partners with health care professionals and organizations to serve as a veterinary resource for any human-animal intervention treatment plans. After realizing there was a gap between veterinarians, health care professionals, support animals, and the patients […]
In ‘The Empowerment Zone’ Dr Ramona Houston focusses on building the power of the African American and Latinx communities. In this show we zone in on all aspects of Black and Brown empowerment: We support building economic, political, educational and social power. We advocate for health, philanthropy and service. We champion racial and social justice. We critically […]
As a social entrepreneur, I create positive change in the community and society through my business Kaliráh Strategies. Kaliráh Strategies is a boutique firm that helps business enterprises as well as professional athletes and entertainers, who embrace social responsibility, to design and execute their social impact vision. One of the first questions that I always get […]
It was indeed a pleasure to serve as the speaker for the Democrats Abroad Women’s History Month webinar. Three of the Democrats Abroad Caucuses—the Hispanic Caucus, Global Black Caucus and Women’s Caucus hosted the webinar. Entitled “Black/Brown Power, Whiteness and Women: The 2020 Election Challenge—Democrats, Be the Light! Save America! (…and the World!),” the webinar […]
Many times we take for granted the things that are closest to us. The treasures in our families, communities and cities are usually not recognized and celebrated until they are no longer with us. With that being said, for the first time in years, I decided to participate in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday […]
