Latino Empowerment: Julián Castro

Latino Empowerment: Julián Castro

You may know Julián Castro for his contributions to the Obama administration, or you might have read his memoir, An Unlikely Journey: Waking up from My American Dream. In either case, you know that he is a trailblazer. Castro has made clear that he feels a deep...
Tobacco use among Latinos

Tobacco use among Latinos

Tobacco has a profound effect on the Latino community, affecting everyone from youth to seniors. In this epdiso, we’re joined by Claudia Rodas, Southern Region Director for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, to explore the challenges and solutions surrounding...
NHCOA Selected for 2023 Thome Aging Well Grant

NHCOA Selected for 2023 Thome Aging Well Grant

The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) was recently awarded a 2023 Thome Aging Well grant to support the expansion of NHCOA’s social connector program. With this program, NHCOA connects Latino older adults in Montgomery County, MD to the various social...
Empoderamiento Latino: Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz

Empoderamiento Latino: Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz

En Estados Unidos, los astronautas son admirados por su valentía e inteligencia. Los consideramos pioneros, enviados a una aventura espacial para aprender y descubrir. Y por eso, personas como Neil Armstrong y Buzz Aldrin se han convertido en nombres muy conocidos....