Hispanic Heritage Foundation

More than 125 adult learners at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School in Washington, DC joined us yesterday for , powered by AT&T.

From mentorship and career exploration to workforce development and digital skill-building through AT&T's The Achievery platform, learners explored new opportunities and resources designed to support their long-term academic and professional goals.

We also heard powerful stories of resilience, perseverance, and determination from a panel of industry leaders who shared their journeys and insights.

A huge thank you to our incredible panel of mentors and to the staff and leadership at Carlos Rosario for welcoming us and supporting this experience.

Antonio Tijerino

Our Puerto Rican are leading the way with intention, confidence, and purpose!

Empowered by AT&T, our Navigating Your Academic and Professional Future summit brought together 350+ brilliant students from CIMATEC, a model STEM school on the island, and Colegio Puertorriqueño de Niñas, a school founded by women that has been educating young girls for over a century.

Students explored college planning, career navigation, and digital skill‑building through AT&T’s The Achievery platform.

And our panelists? Pure inspiration. Real stories, real guidance, real mentorship.

The future looks bright, and it’s NOW!

Antonio Tijerino

After the deployment of ICE in Minneapolis earlier this year, communities were living through something headlines couldn’t fully capture.

Families in fear.
Businesses shutting down.
Neighborhoods forced into survival mode.

In response, a delegation of national Latino leaders traveled to Minnesota to listen, to witness, and to stand alongside community leaders already doing the work every day.

In this episode of the , host Antonio Tijerino sits down with Minneapolis community leaders - Henry Jiménez (President & CEO, Propel Nonprofits), Carolina Ortiz (Associate Executive Director, COPAL MN), and Rev. Hierald Osorto (Lead Pastor, St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Iglesia Luterana San Pablo) - as they share what was witnessed on the ground, how their communities responded in real time, and the longer-term implications for the communities they serve.

This conversation highlights both the human cost and the leadership, coordination, and resilience that emerged in response.

🎧 Listen + Watch here: https://hispanicheritage.org/fritanga/
👉 Resources to support impacted communities are available in the episode description.

Last week, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation celebrated its 27th National Youth Awards in Puerto Rico, spotlighting young leaders from across the United States and elevating the island’s role in national conversations around leadership, culture, and innovation.

Two major Puerto Rican highlights stood out!

Álvaro Díaz, the first-ever recipient of the Huella Award, honored for his artistic impact and his commitment to empowering new generations.

Hugo Córdova de Varona, a student at Colegio San Ignacio in San Juan, named the national recipient in the Green category, presented by The Coca-Cola Company.

The celebration, also supported by the Transportation Institute and Grupo 21, recognized outstanding youth across multiple fields:

Bruce Matos (Weston, CT) - Community Service, presented by

Jessica Schmilovich (Boca Ratón, FL) - Technology.

Mariana Prieto (Bellerose, NY) - Journalism & Media, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.

Santiago Bryce (Southlake, TX) - Entrepreneurship, presented by tastesalud.

Sofía Barrueco López (Laytonsville, MD) - Engineering, presented by Southwest Airlines.

Once again, BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our ! Antonio Tijerino

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 27th Annual National !

These outstanding high school seniors are being recognized as for their service, vision, and leadership in their communities and in the classroom.

“Each of them embodies the spirit of leadership, service, innovation, and vision that defines HHF’s mission. Their leadership is needed today, not just in the future. We can’t afford to wait,” said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. “We’re especially excited to celebrate their achievements and potential in this year, a vibrant setting that reflects the energy and promise of this outstanding group.”

📍 National Ceremony
March 23 | Aloft San Juan Hotel, Distrito T-Mobile | 4:30–6:30 PM

Hit play to meet this year’s incredible class of Youth Awardees.
Full press release — also available in Spanish — is here: https://hhflink.org/NatYA27