Brenda Gonzalez's Latest Articles
Three Lessons from Women of Color CEOs in Conversation
In the session Beauty + Tech = Opportunity, Lucy Flores spoke to entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid about her journey from fashion stylist to leader in tech, exploring the steps she took to revolutionize the word of styling with her app Beautystack.
Racist Moment in ‘Straight Up’ Punches Down on Latinx Community
I took a comedy writing class earlier this year. What I took away is that it’s never funny to punch down.
Eva Longoria Baston and Other Leaders Launch Momento Latino to Address Disparities
The Latinx community is being hit in disproportionate ways by the pandemic. Actor and activist Eva Longoria Baston wants to do something about it.
5 Reasons Why it’s a Smart Girl Summer with Justice Sonia Sotomayor
The Supreme Court this summer had us playing that Backstreet Boys hit “Quit Playing Games with My Heart” with their rulings this term...
Latina Love for Insecure
Out of the shows I devoured recently, one stands out: “Insecure” on HBO, which wrapped up its fourth season this June.
Suppressing the Vote in 2020
As the presidential election nears and communities see new spikes of COVID-19 infections, some lawmakers are considering ways to ensure voters can participate safely.
Latinx Community Shows Solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter
As cities across the country erupted in demonstrations after the murder of George Floyd, Latinos joined in solidarity on the streets and online.
New “Homeland Insecurity” Podcast Explores the 9/11 Roots of Anti-Immigrant Policies
The show aims “to inform, to educate, and to inspire people to take action,” according to Erika Andiola, RAICES’s Chief Advocacy Officer and the podcast host.