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Conversations on Hispanic Heritage Month

Media Cause

A lot of our food and music influence comes from her. . Growing up in the Bronx, I have been influenced a lot by other Hispanic cultures, like the Mexican and Dominican communities. It gives people who are open-minded the chance to learn and experience new things. My culture is there if I want it, and I was never forced into it.

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The value of attending Gnomedex: Priceless

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Vendor relationship management from Eve Maler was in the afternoon - it was a mind blowing presentation. The topics covered: citizen journalist debate (bloggers versus journalist), the echo chamber, ROI of blogging, trolls, a-list , and civility. Geoff Livingston summarizes the debates in the session. All in all.

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Bringing Women a Global Voice: Jensine Larsen, World Pulse

Have Fun - Do Good

And mind you, they weren't all women who wanted to be journalists. The most powerful impact we found was actually in the women's leadership and influence locally. We so often are willing to give and give and give, and our own bodies or our own state of mind is the last thing. So, we started this program.

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