Virtual Programming

Join us for an inspiring HOPE Hour webinar featuring Delia Garcia, the trailblazing leader who made history as the first Latina appointed Secretary of Labor in Kansas and author of Latina Leadership Lessons. Delia will share her journey and discuss best practices for empowering and inspiring leaders across various fields. This conversation will offer valuable insights into leadership strategies, personal growth, and the importance of representation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Delia’s unique experiences and apply her lessons to your own leadership journey.

Accomplished Latina leaders will share their journeys of impact and success. This session will explore how their careers have paved the way for meaningful contributions in philanthropy, social justice, and nonprofit leadership. Our speakers will delve into their personal experiences, including the challenges and triumphs of reaching the C-suite in a global corporation, and leading at a major public institution. We’ll also address the importance of increasing Latina presence in underrepresented fields and how to empower the next generation of leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those who are shaping the landscape for Latinas across industries.

This workshop will be led by a lisenced therapist who will speak about the importance of creating mindfulness practices in our daily routine and share mindfulness exercises.

Kicking off our series is Mike Madrid, the celebrated author of the upcoming book ‘The Latino Century.’ Mike shared his invaluable insights as a political strategist on the state of the Latino electorate and its impact on politics and democracy in the US.

On June 14, 2024, HOPE hosted a successful midyear update for our partners, showcasing our ongoing advocacy efforts, research, and upcoming events. The briefing provided an in-depth update on the status of our legislative package, budget advocacy, and highlighted opportunities for engagement to support policies that uplift Latinas across the state. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important discussion and for your continued support in advancing HOPE’s mission.

Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) and Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)® discuss their historic statewide poll and report on the current state of mental health for Black and Latina women in California. The report and data aim to uplift challenges Black and Latina women face in accessing mental health care and their priorities for approaches to create greater equity in the provision of mental health care.

This 60-minute session explored mindfulness techniques to help you cope and build resilience with Adriana Alejandre, LMFT, founder of Latinx Therapy. We will also address key facts about Latinas and mental health.

This candid conversation with young women leaders of color explores the role that race and gender identity play in health, education, the workplace, and civic life.  The panelists discuss the current state of affairs and how we can all contribute to the drafting of a new social contract that is equitable for all.

Leaders from HOPE, CAUSE, Los Angeles Urban League, and Los Angeles Police Department discuss our statewide survey of California’s most prominent communities of color. The poll results give us insight into the attitudes of people of color around current issues including race relations, education, COVID-19, and the 2020 Elections. Learn how our diverse communities can work together toward common goals of equity and inclusion.

A timely conversation with CAUSE Executive Director Nancy Yap and HOPE CEO Helen Torres – Together Against Hate. These leading women of color discuss how our Asian American Pacific Islander and Latinx communities can work together to address racism and inequity.

A conversation with Undocumented and Black Immigrant Rights Activist Denea Joseph on what it means to be an ally to the Black Lives Matter movement and how we can go beyond allyship by taking action and being Anti-Racist in our daily lives.

A panel discussion with community leaders, advocates, and youth on identity, representation, and the experience of being an Afro-descendant woman in the Latino community. A wide array of voices and perspectives share their personal experiences with racism and discuss the long history of prejudice against Afro-Latinos in Latin America and the United States.