<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Latino Thought Makers – Amigos805.com</title> <atom:link href="https://amigos805.com/tag/latino-thought-makers/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://amigos805.com</link> <description>Information for and about the vibrant Latino community in Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties 805 region</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:37:30 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title>Rick Najera Launches Podcast to Highlight Inspirational Latinos, Diverse Voices</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/rick-najera-launches-podcast-to-highlight-inspirational-latinos-diverse-voices/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:30:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Opinion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino Thought Makers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rick Najera]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=36952</guid> <description><![CDATA[Latino Thought Makers Now Available on SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform LOS ANGELES — Rick Najera’s inspirational talk show, Latino Thought Makers,highlighting Latino achievement and diverse voices, is now available on SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform at www.soundcloud.com/latinothoughtmakers. Latino Thought…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/rick-najera-launches-podcast-to-highlight-inspirational-latinos-diverse-voices/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><span id="email_ 4"><span id="email_ 5"><em><span id="email_ 6">Latino Thought Makers </span></em></span></span><span id="email_ 7"><span id="email_ 8"><em><span id="email_ 9">Now Available on SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform</span></em></span></span></strong></span></p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="http://media.campaigner.com/media/46/469300/rick-najera-and-luis-guzman.png?g=1522727296389" alt="rick-najera-and-luis-guzman.png" width="708" height="412" /></p> <p><strong>LOS ANGELES</strong> — <strong>Rick Najera’</strong>s inspirational talk show, <strong>Latino Thought Makers,</strong>highlighting Latino achievement and diverse voices, is now available on SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform at <a id="auto_assign_link_num_1" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5n-1onw50e4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="soundcloud latinothoughtmakers"><span id="email_ 13">www.soundcloud.com/latinothoughtmakers</span></a>.</p> <p>Latino Thought Makers is an insightful interview series hosted by an award-winning TV, film and sketch comedy writer, performer, author, speaker and comedian, Rick Najera, who created the show to change the narrative about Latinos in America and to bring positive, motivational and diverse stories to life. Originating as a live, interactive stage series more than five years ago, the show has expanded to include a podcast series, as well as a video component on YouTube, significantly extending its reach. <span id="email_ 17"> </span></p> <p><span id="email_ 18">“All of my life, I have celebrated diversity, inclusion and Latinos,” said Rick Najera. “These interviews highlight people who are enriching all of our worlds. This is a celebration of all people, for all people.”</span></p> <p><span id="email_ 20">Najera has interviewed hundreds of prominent, high-achieving Latinos through this platform including award-winning actor and friend Edward James Olmos, legendary activist Dolores Huerta, comedian Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo, Lisa Vidal, Luis Guzman, Esai Morales, Emilio Riviera, Rosario Marin, Julissa Arce, Alanna Ubach, and others including actors, writers, directors, musicians, scientists, singers, founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and more. The show has also garnered national media acclaim. </span></p> <p><span id="email_ 23">“This type of show allows for students, professionals and diverse audiences to see and hear Latino roles models and encourages them to become achievers and thought makers themselves,” says Najera. “I believe Latinos are the solution, not the problem.” </span></p> <p><span id="email_ 26">Executive producer Ruben Maciel said, “I look for projects that entertain, build community and inspire. Latino Thought Makers is the perfect example.” Those wanting to add Latino Thought Makers to their radio platform, to book the live show, or for sponsorships and partner marketing, contact <a href="mailto:ruben@slgroupla.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span id="email_ 27">ruben@slgroupla.com</span></a>. </span></p> <p><span id="email_ 30">For more information about Latino Thought Makers, visit <a id="auto_assign_link_num_2" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5o-1onw50e5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="latinothoughtmakers"><span id="email_ 31">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</span></a> or listen to recent uploads on SoundCloud at <a id="auto_assign_link_num_3" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5p-1onw50e6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="soundcloudcomlatinothoughtmakers"><span id="email_ 32">www.soundcloud.com/latinothoughtmakers</span></a>. </span></p> <p><span id="email_ 33"><span id="email_ 34"></span></span><span id="email_ 35"> </span></p> <p><span id="email_ 36"><strong>Social Networks:</strong> </span></p> <ul> <li><span id="email_ 39">Latino Thought Makers Official Site: <a id="auto_assign_link_num_4" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5q-1onw50e7/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="latinothoughtmakers 2"><span id="email_ 40">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</span></a></span></li> <li><span id="email_ 41">SoundCloud: <a id="auto_assign_link_num_5" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5r-1onw50e8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="soundcloud latinothoughtmakers 2"><span id="email_ 42">www.soundcloud.com/latinothoughtmakers</span></a> </span></li> <li><span id="email_ 43"><span id="email_ 44"><span id="email_ 45">YouTube: <a id="auto_assign_link_num_6" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5s-1onw50e9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="youtube latinothoughtmakers"><span id="email_ 46">www.youtube.com/latinothoughtmakers</span></a> </span></span></span></li> <li><span id="email_ 47"><span id="email_ 48"><span id="email_ 49">Facebook: <a id="auto_assign_link_num_7" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5t-1onw50e0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="facebook latinothoughtmakers"><span id="email_ 50">www.facebook.com/latinothoughtmakers</span></a> </span></span></span></li> <li><span id="email_ 51"><span id="email_ 52"><span id="email_ 53">Twitter: <a id="auto_assign_link_num_8" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5u-1onw50e1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="twitter LAThoughtMakers"><span id="email_ 54">www.twitter.com/LAThoughtMakers</span></a> </span></span></span></li> <li><span id="email_ 55"><span id="email_ 56"><span id="email_ 57">Instagram: <a id="auto_assign_link_num_9" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5v-1onw50e2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="https instagram Latinothoughtmakers "><span id="email_ 58">https://www.instagram.com/Latinothoughtmakers/</span></a> </span></span></span></li> <li><span id="email_ 59"><span id="email_ 60">Demo video: <a id="auto_assign_link_num_10" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/a244-o6bvt-ebug5w-1onw50e3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" name="https youtu be VsYYAUU39eI"><span id="email_ 61">https://youtu.be/VsYYAUU39eI</span></a> </span></span></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>May 3 — Season Finale of Latino Thought Makers to Honor Remarkable Women at Oxnard College</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/may-3-season-finale-of-latino-thought-makers-to-honor-remarkable-women-at-oxnard-college/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:00:16 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino Thought Makers]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=31301</guid> <description><![CDATA[Interview Series to Feature Pilar Marrero (La Opinion), Patty Rodriguez (On Air with Ryan Seacrest) and Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio, Ph.D. (The Buckley School) OXNARD — In collaboration with Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) and Oxnard College, Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers will…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/may-3-season-finale-of-latino-thought-makers-to-honor-remarkable-women-at-oxnard-college/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><i>Interview Series to Feature Pilar Marrero (La Opinion), Patty Rodriguez (On Air with Ryan Seacrest) and Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio, Ph.D. (The Buckley School)</i></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>OXNARD</strong> — In collaboration with Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) and Oxnard College, Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers will present a special season finale, ‘Women Who Rule’ Awards on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center, 4000 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Admission to the special event is free and open to the public with registration on <a href="http://eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EventBrite.com</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Special guests include Pilar Marrero (La Opinion), Patty Rodriguez (On Air with Ryan Seacrest) and Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio, Ph.D. (The Buckley School). </span></p> <p><b></b></p> <p> </p> <div id="attachment_31302" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-31302" class="wp-image-31302" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero-150x150.jpg 150w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero-300x300.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero-768x768.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero-125x125.jpg 125w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero-100x100.jpg 100w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pilar-Marrero.jpg 1334w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-31302" class="wp-caption-text">Pilar Marrero. Courtesy photos.</p></div> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pilar Marrero </b>is a bilingual journalist, author and world traveler with a long experience in covering social and political issues of the Latino community in the United States. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">She is one of the foremost experts on immigration politics in the U.S. media world and has covered the issue extensively over the years as a reporter.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"> Pilar was born and raised in Venezuela and moved to the U.S. in 1986. </span></p> <p><b></b></p> <p> </p> <div id="attachment_31303" style="width: 210px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Patty-Rodriguez.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-31303" class="wp-image-31303" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Patty-Rodriguez-1024x806.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="157" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Patty-Rodriguez-1024x806.jpg 1024w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Patty-Rodriguez-300x236.jpg 300w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Patty-Rodriguez-768x605.jpg 768w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Patty-Rodriguez.jpg 1372w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-31303" class="wp-caption-text">Patty Rodriguez</p></div> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Patty Rodriguez</b> is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, senior producer, co-founder and author of the bilingual children’s books, Lil Libros. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">She is also the founder of MALA by Patty Rodriguez Jewelry line and was responsible for the successful implementation of MAC Selena by MAC Cosmetics. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Patty is a dedicated philanthropist and community role model. Born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents and raised in Lynwood, CA , she’s given a voice of hope to the youth. She is the recipient of numerous awards. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Dr.-Aidyl-Gonzalez-Serricchio.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-31304" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Dr.-Aidyl-Gonzalez-Serricchio.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="250" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Dr.-Aidyl-Gonzalez-Serricchio.jpg 256w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Dr.-Aidyl-Gonzalez-Serricchio-240x300.jpg 240w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></a>Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio </b>earned her Doctorate in Genetics from the California Institute of Technology. She is a mentor to students as a science educator and a FIRST robotics coach while maintaining her research ties with Caltech. Dr. Gonzalez is also co-founder and co-director of non-profit organization, GoLD Initiative (Gift over Learning Differences Initiative) which provides after school STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) enrichment programs for youth. Dr. Gonzalez was born and raised in South Bronx, New York and is a wife, mother, amateur magician and astronaut applicant. She is a Science Educator at The Buckley School, STEAM director, and Science department co-Chair.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Latino Thought Makers is a nationally recognized live interview stage series created, executive produced and hosted by comedian and award-winning writer-director-playwright-author Rick Najera. The show is geared toward Hispanic Serving Institutions and showcases the successes and career paths of prominent Latinos in Hollywood. Previous high-profile guests have included Edward James Olmos, Dolores Huerta, Danny Trejo, Josefina Lopez, Cheech Marin, Luis Guzman, Esai Morales, Emilio Rivera, Lisa Vidal, Marco Antonio Regil, Myrka Dellanos, Bianca Marroquin, the family of Cesar Chavez and more. The show is a mentorship and leadership platform to educate and inspire positive dialogue and growth. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers: Women Who Rule Awards will take place on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are FREE and the event is family friendly and open to the public with registration on EVENTBRITE. Parking is FREE in Lot H on night of event only. A $5 donation is suggested to benefit the Oxnard College Foundation supporting student scholarships in the arts. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>More info: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Tickets: <a href="https://latinothoughtmakers-women-who-rule.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://latinothoughtmakers-women-who-rule.eventbrite.com</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Latino Thought Makers Official Site: <a href="http://www.latinothoughtmakers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/latinothoughtmakers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.facebook.com/latinothoughtmakers</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/LAThoughtMakers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.twitter.com/LAThoughtMakers</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Latinothoughtmakers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/Latinothoughtmakers/</a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">LTM Video Demo: <a href="https://vimeo.com/127667928" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://vimeo.com/127667928</a></span></li> </ul> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Feb. 1 — Latino Thought Makers Series to present CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Show</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/feb-1-latino-thought-makers-series-to-present-cbs-diversity-sketch-comedy-show/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2017 18:00:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino Thought Makers]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=29955</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — Join host of Latino Thought Makers RICK NAJERA (CBS, Hulu’s East Los High, Mad TV, In Living Color) Writer / Director / Comedian / as he directs the famed CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase from Hollywood. Now see it…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/feb-1-latino-thought-makers-series-to-present-cbs-diversity-sketch-comedy-show/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Feb.-1-1.png" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-30158" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Feb.-1-1-759x1024.png" width="350" height="472" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Feb.-1-1-759x1024.png 759w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Feb.-1-1-222x300.png 222w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Feb.-1-1.png 763w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — Join host of Latino Thought Makers RICK NAJERA (CBS, Hulu’s East Los High, Mad TV, In Living Color) Writer / Director / Comedian / as he directs the famed CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase from Hollywood.</p> <p>Now see it LIVE up close, personal and at <a href="http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/college-information/directions-maps-and-parking" target="_blank">Oxnard College Performing Arts Center</a> for ONE show only, WED February 1, 2017.</p> <p><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483742519447_20514">Director of the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase and host of </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483742519447_20521">Latino Thought Makers series, <a class="edited-link-editor" href="http://www.ricknajera.com/" target="_blank">Rick Najera</a> brings the acclaimed sketch </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483742519447_20531">comedy show to Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center one night only; </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483742519447_20529">See original sketches performed by these talented actors before they </span><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1483742519447_20532">head off to SNL, MADtv and other major television series!</span></p> <p>SNL’s Horatio Sanz joins Feb 1 lineup with CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Performers</p> <ul> <li>WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 1, 2017; 6:30pm doors, 7:00pm show</li> <li>WHERE: Oxnard College, Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033</li> <li>AGE: 13+ preferred</li> <li>COST: FREE entrance and FREE parking in Lot H (night of show only)</li> <li>TICKETS: EventBrite: <a href="https://latinothoughtmakerscomedy.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">https://latinothoughtmakerscomedy.eventbrite.com</a></li> <li>CONTACT: 805-986- 5814 or email <a href="mailto:ocilpa@vcccd.edu" target="_blank">ocilpa@vcccd.edu</a>.</li> <li>Official Site: <a href="http://www.latinothoughtmakers.com/" target="_blank">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</a></li> </ul> <p><span id="email_ 86">For more information on Latino Thought Makers, visit: </span><a id="auto_assign_link_num_4" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7d-1onw50e4/" target="_blank" name="latinothoughtmakers"><span id="email_ 87">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</span></a></p> <p><span id="email_ 90"></span><span id="email_ 95"><span id="email_ 96"><span id="email_ 97"><strong><span id="email_ 98">Facebook</span></strong>: <span id="email_ 99"><a id="auto_assign_link_num_6" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7f-1onw50e6/" target="_blank" name="facebook latinothoughtmakers">www.facebook.com/latinothoughtmakers</a> </span></span></span> <span id="email_ 100"> </span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 101"><span id="email_ 102"><span id="email_ 103"><strong><span id="email_ 104">Twitter</span></strong>: <span id="email_ 105"><a id="auto_assign_link_num_7" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7g-1onw50e7/" target="_blank" name="twitter LAThoughtMakers">www.twitter.com/LAThoughtMakers</a> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 106"><span id="email_ 107"><strong><span id="email_ 108">Instagram</span></strong>: <span id="email_ 109"><a id="auto_assign_link_num_8" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7h-1onw50e8/" target="_blank" name="instagram LAThoughtMakers">www.instagram.com/LAThoughtMakers</a></span></span></span></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Holiday Special Comes to Oxnard College, Dec. 7</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/rick-najeras-latino-thought-makers-holiday-special-comes-to-oxnard-college-dec-7/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 17:45:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino Thought Makers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard College]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=29667</guid> <description><![CDATA[Nationally Recognized Stage Show to Feature Broadway Star Bianca Marroquin, Last Comic Standing’s Francisco Ramos, Inspirational Comedian Ernie G and award-winning host Rick Najera OXNARD — In collaboration with the Ventura County Community College District and Oxnard College, Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Holiday Special will take…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/rick-najeras-latino-thought-makers-holiday-special-comes-to-oxnard-college-dec-7/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><span id="email_ 12"><span id="email_ 13"><em>Nationally Recognized Stage Show to Feature Broadway Star Bianca Marroquin, Last Comic Standing’s Francisco Ramos, Inspirational Comedian Ernie G and award-winning host Rick Najera</em></span></span></strong></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 14"><span id="email_ 15"><span id="email_ 16"><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Dec.-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-29668" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Dec.-7-683x1024.jpg" alt="dec-7" width="350" height="525" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Dec.-7.jpg 683w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Dec.-7-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a></span></span></span><span id="email_ 17"><span id="email_ 18"><span id="email_ 19"><strong>OXNARD</strong> — In collaboration with the Ventura County Community College District and Oxnard College, Rick Najera’s <strong><em>Latino Thought Makers Holiday Special</em></strong> will take place on<strong>Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm </strong>as </span></span> <span id="email_ 21">the second show in the fourth season of the </span><span id="email_ 22">production’s </span><span id="email_ 23">residency at Oxnard College </span><span id="email_ 24">(4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033).</span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 28"><span id="email_ 29">This year’s Latino Thought Makers Holiday Special will feature a live musical performance by <strong>BIANCA MARROQUIN</strong> (Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway, judge on Mira Quien Baila / Dancing with the Stars, Pequenos Gigantes, In the Heights +) accompanied by musician Bill Meyers, comedy performance by <strong>FRANCISCO RAMOS</strong>(Comedian, Last Comic Standing, Netflix, Comedy Central) and empowerment comedian <strong>ERNIE G. (</strong>Comedy Central, B.E.T., Mun2, Good Day LA) plus award-winning actor/writer/director <strong>RICK NAJERA</strong> (CBS, Hulu’s East Los High, Mad TV, In Living Color) will host the event.</span></span></p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span id="email_ 34">The </span><span id="email_ 35"><em>Latino Thought Makers</em> series </span><span id="email_ 36">is a nationally recognized forum that showcases the careers of prominent Latinos in Hollywood. Featured actors and notable guests have included </span><span id="email_ 37">Edward James Olmos, Danny Trejo, Josefina Lopez, Luis Guzman, Esai Morales, Emilio Rivera, Lisa Vidal, Marco Antonio Regil, the family of Cesar Chavez, creator and cast of Hulu’s East Los High and many more. </span></p> <div class="page" title="Page 1"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span id="email_ 38">“Oxnard </span><span id="email_ 39">College is proud to host </span><span id="email_ 40">this innovative series, which </span><span id="email_ 41">is both inspirational for our students and a great resource for our community,</span><span id="email_ 42">”</span><span id="email_ 43">says Oxnard College President Dr. Cynthia E. Azari. </span><span id="email_ 44">“</span><span id="email_ 45">Latino Thought Makers </span><span id="email_ 46">showcases critical thinking as it relates to entertainment and education and provides the audience an opportunity to be a part of a greater dialogue. The Board of Trustees is enthusiastic about making this </span><span id="email_ 47">possible,” </span><span id="email_ 48">adds VCCCD Chancellor Bernard Luskin. </span><span id="email_ 49"></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><span id="email_ 50"><span id="email_ 51"><span id="email_ 52">View Latino Thought Makers</span>: <a id="auto_assign_link_num_1" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7a-1onw50e1/" target="_blank" name="https vimeo 127667928"><span id="email_ 53">https://vimeo.com/127667928</span></a> </span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 56"><span id="email_ 57">Remaining 4th Season Latino Thought Makers (2016-2017) show dates include:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span id="email_ 58"><span id="email_ 59"><span id="email_ 60"></span><span id="email_ 61"><strong>Wednesday, December 7, 2016</strong> –<a id="auto_assign_link_num_2" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7b-1onw50e2/" target="_blank" name="Holiday Concert Special">Holiday Concert Special</a></span></span></span></li> <li><span id="email_ 62"><span id="email_ 63"><span id="email_ 64"></span><span id="email_ 65"><strong>Wednesday, February 1, 2017</strong> – CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase</span></span></span></li> <li><span id="email_ 66"><span id="email_ 67"></span><span id="email_ 68"><span id="email_ 69"><strong>Wednesday, April 5, 2017 </strong>– Legendary Labor Leader/Activist Dolores Huerta</span></span></span></li> <li><span id="email_ 70"><span id="email_ 71"><span id="email_ 72"></span><span id="email_ 73"><strong>Wednesday, May 3, 2017</strong> – Latino Thought Maker Awards Cinco de Mayo Special</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span id="email_ 77"><span id="email_ 78"><span id="email_ 79">Latino Thought Makers Holiday Special will take place at Oxnard College, Performing Arts Building on <strong>Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00pm</strong> at 4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033. Doors open at 6:30pm. The event is open to the public. Admission is <strong>FREE</strong> and parking in Lot H is <strong>FREE</strong>. A $5 donation is suggested to benefit the Oxnard College Foundation supporting student scholarships in the arts. Register for tickets on <a id="auto_assign_link_num_3" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7c-1onw50e3/" target="_blank" name="https eventbrite e latino thought makers wi"><span id="email_ 80">EVENTBRITE</span></a> to receive <strong>priority admission</strong>. </span></span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 84"><span id="email_ 85"><span id="email_ 86">For more information on Latino Thought Makers, visit: </span><a id="auto_assign_link_num_4" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7d-1onw50e4/" target="_blank" name="latinothoughtmakers"><span id="email_ 87">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</span></a></span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 90"><span id="email_ 91"><span id="email_ 92">GET <strong>TICKETS NOW</strong>, visit <a id="auto_assign_link_num_5" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7e-1onw50e5/" target="_blank" name="https eventbrite e latino thought makers wi 2"><span id="email_ 93"><strong>EventBrite</strong></span></a> (priority admission):</span></span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 95"><span id="email_ 96"><span id="email_ 97"><strong><span id="email_ 98">Facebook</span></strong>: <span id="email_ 99"><a id="auto_assign_link_num_6" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7f-1onw50e6/" target="_blank" name="facebook latinothoughtmakers">www.facebook.com/latinothoughtmakers</a> </span></span></span> <span id="email_ 100"> </span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 101"><span id="email_ 102"><span id="email_ 103"><strong><span id="email_ 104">Twitter</span></strong>: <span id="email_ 105"><a id="auto_assign_link_num_7" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7g-1onw50e7/" target="_blank" name="twitter LAThoughtMakers">www.twitter.com/LAThoughtMakers</a> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 106"><span id="email_ 107"><strong><span id="email_ 108">Instagram</span></strong>: <span id="email_ 109"><a id="auto_assign_link_num_8" href="http://trk.cp20.com/click/dn4dv-58av7h-1onw50e8/" target="_blank" name="instagram LAThoughtMakers">www.instagram.com/LAThoughtMakers</a></span></span></span></p> <p><span id="email_ 30"><span id="email_ 31"> </span></span></p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Rick Najera to Host Latino Thought Makers’ All-Star Social Media Panel at Oxnard College on April 13</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/rick-najera-to-host-latino-thought-makers-all-star-social-media-panel-at-oxnard-college-on-april-13/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2016 11:15:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino Thought Makers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Oxnard College Institute for Performing Arts]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=27325</guid> <description><![CDATA[Social Media Stars & Influencers Vincent Marcus, Ana Flores & David Lopez discuss starting out and rise to Internet fame OXNARD — The Oxnard College Institute for Performing Arts presents the next installment of Latino Thought Makers featuring social media stars and influencers:Vincent Marcus, Ana…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/rick-najera-to-host-latino-thought-makers-all-star-social-media-panel-at-oxnard-college-on-april-13/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #800000;"><em><strong>Social Media Stars & Influencers Vincent Marcus, Ana Flores & David Lopez discuss starting out and rise to Internet fame</strong></em></span></p> <p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/April-13.jpg" target="_blank" rel="attachment wp-att-27326"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-27326" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/April-13.jpg" alt="April 13" width="350" height="451" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/April-13.jpg 729w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/April-13-233x300.jpg 233w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — The Oxnard College Institute for Performing Arts presents the next installment of Latino Thought Makers featuring social media stars and influencers:Vincent Marcus, Ana Flores and David Lopez . The popular live series platform, hosted by comedian and award-winning writer-director-author Rick Najera, will take place on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Oxnard College‘s Performing Arts Center at 7pm.</p> <p>“I am looking forward to Latino Thought Makers with these trailblazing social media experts,” said Ken Sherwood, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning at Oxnard College. “I‘m excited for them to share their experiences with our students and community, as well as how they became game changers, and how they turned their online passion into a profitable venture.”</p> <p>The social media experts will discuss their insight of the current social media state of affairs.Vincent Marcus is a social media star, comedian, beatboxer and impressionist. A gifted musician and comedian, Vincent will say he is a professional noisemaker as he takes to the Internet with a full arsenal of voices, impressions and incredible beatbox loops. Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of mimicking drum beats using one’s mouth, lips, tongue, and voice. Vincent is a popular and beloved Vine star.</p> <p>Ana Flores is the founder and CEO of #WeAllGrow Summit and Latino Bloggers Connect (LBC), the first and largest network of digital Latina influencers in the United States. She is the author and founder of Spanglish Baby and co-author of Bilingual is Better. She shares more of her personal life and insights as a Latina mom and entrepreneur on her personal blog, <a href="http://madrevida.com/" target="_blank">MadreVida.com</a>. In 2015, the prestigious Holmes Report named her among their 2015 Innovator 25, as someone who is shaping what influence and engagement will look like tomorrow.</p> <p>David Lopez is a content creator specializing in short-form comedic video. He has gained more than 6.4 million followers since displaying his creative characters and slapstick humor on Twitter’s video-sharing mobile application, Vine. David is also the creator of Soccer Dads on Lorne Michaels’ digital network, “Mas Mejor” that features comedy created for Latino millennials. He has experienced a fan/follower engagement of over three billion loops (views.) He is listed as #21 in terms of worldwide following on CollabCreators’ <a href="http://rankzoo.com/" target="_blank">RankZoo.com</a>, his Facebook recently surpassed 1M Likes.</p> <p>“Latino Thought Makers will be off the charts with these digital giants,” stated Najera, who doubles as Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts Creative Director and host of the Latino Thought Makers Series.</p> <p>Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts presents the Latino Thought Makers Series hosted by Rick Najera with special guests Vincent Marcus, Ana Flores and David Lopez onWednesday, April 13th, doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm at Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033. Entrance and parking are free. A $5 donation is suggested to benefit the Oxnard College Foundation supporting students in the arts.</p> <p>View a clip of <a href="https://vimeo.com/127667928" target="_blank">Latino Thought Makers HERE.</a></p> <p>For more information on Latino Thought Makers, please visit: <a href="http://www.latinothoughtmakers.com/" target="_blank">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</a> or visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/869333486495836/" target="_blank">Facebook invite HERE</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Bilingual report: Latino Thought Makers Series at Oxnard College to present ‘Conversation with Stars in Hollywood’ featuring Josefina Lopez (Real Women Have Curves), Luis Guzman (Code Black) on March 10</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/bilingual-report-latino-thought-makers-series-at-oxnard-college-to-present-conversation-with-stars-in-hollywood-featuring-josefina-lopez-real-women-have-curves-luis-guzman-code-black-on-marc/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Contributor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:00:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Josefina Lopez]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino Thought Makers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Luis Guzman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=27042</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts proudly presents the next installment of the Latino Thought Makers series featuring nationally acclaimed writer, Josefina Lopez and multi-award winning actor, Luis Guzman. The series, led by writer-director-comedian, Rick Najera will take place on Thursday, March 10th at Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/bilingual-report-latino-thought-makers-series-at-oxnard-college-to-present-conversation-with-stars-in-hollywood-featuring-josefina-lopez-real-women-have-curves-luis-guzman-code-black-on-marc/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/March-10.jpg" target="_blank" rel="attachment wp-att-27043"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-27043" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/March-10.jpg" alt="March 10" width="350" height="453" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/March-10.jpg 791w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/March-10-232x300.jpg 232w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/March-10-768x994.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts proudly presents the next installment of the Latino Thought Makers series featuring nationally acclaimed writer, Josefina Lopez and multi-award winning actor, Luis Guzman. The series, led by writer-director-comedian, Rick Najera will take place on Thursday, March 10th at Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center located at 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033. Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:00pm. Entrance and parking are free. A $5 donation is suggested to benefit the Oxnard College Foundation supporting students in the arts.</p> <p>“Oxnard College is excited to have Josefina and Luis join us at the next Latino Thought Makers,” said Ken Sherwood, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Learning at Oxnard College, “I’m a huge fan, so to have them as guests at our college, is an honor for me and the entire Oxnard community.”</p> <p><b>Rick Najera,</b> who doubles as Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts Creative Director and host of Latino Thought Makers Series, welcomes author, screenwriter and playwright, <b>Josefina Lopez</b>. Best known for authoring the play and co-authoring the 2002 SUNDANCE award-winning film <i>Real Women Have Curves, </i>Lopez started her writing career at 17 and has had more than 80 productions of her many plays throughout the country. She has been working as a professional screenwriter in Hollywood for almost 25 years with countless development deals and screenplay assignments. She has worked with many established producers like <b>Norman Lear</b> (<i>All In the Family</i>) and <b>Michael McDonald</b> (<i>American Crime</i>) to bring Latinos to television. Lopez is presently developing the musical version of <i>Real Women Have Curves</i> for Broadway.</p> <p>Also joining Latino Thought Makers is the star of the CBS hit drama series<i>Code Black</i>, <span lang="FR"><b>Luis Guzman</b></span>. Some of Guzman’s most notable roles on the big screen include <span lang="PT"><i>Carlitos Way</i></span>, <i>Q&A</i>, <i>Boogie Nights</i>, <span lang="IT"><i>Magnolia</i></span>, <i>Punch Drunk Love</i>, <span lang="IT"><i>Traffic</i></span>, <i>The Count of Monte Cristo</i>, <i>Maldeamores</i>, and <i>Nothing Like the Holidays, </i>in which host Rick Najera wrote the screenplay. His work in television includes HBO’s <span lang="SV"><i>John From Cincinnati</i></span>, <i>Oz</i>, <i>How to Make it in America </i>and more<i>.</i> Known for his exceptionally big heart, Guzman has been working to fight homelessness in America, creating a documentary on the very subject called the NIMBY experience. Guzman can be seen in the upcoming films <i>Keanu</i>, and <i>The Do Over</i> coming out this year.</p> <p>“I’m excited to welcome these two exceptional talents to the Latino Thought Makers Series. I’ve known them and worked with them for many years and now I have the opportunity to share their talent with the Oxnard community and supporters of the performing arts,” said Najera.</p> <p>Latino Thought Makers Series, part of Oxnard College<span lang="FR">‘</span>s Institute for Latino Performing Arts initiative, is offered free to the general public, and was created to engage, entertain and educate students of Oxnard College. View a clip of <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HYwRHS7fFJC-T_oZaNinOYU1gQgm2swweXXkJWD1APhh9O32Vsn0YCTBdojBIf0f1xrKRfRAwFcIEaSzDKO_St1ilc6MHiWrQgZiGLLKoqFYcZyxe1eaOarD6doRO3UqBU22xFn_ZG03iAd3NPatU6fsnt27IMG2k39VO4wMT1ZUNFWkCd_XmA==&c=lPWHU4qv42AgUGhb2zUIYLaS5djr3mSocc2bk3LqpT8aIRGMO3Z87A==&ch=ap1dOCrlWgBP3UN3rLWBXbFIZIMGqYBJ87H1WTqvw4lNtCkevptkdw==" target="_blank" shape="rect">Latino Thought Makers.</a></p> <p>Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts presents the Latino Thought Makers Series with special guests <b>Josefina Lopez</b> and <b>Luis Guzman</b> on <b>Thursday, March 10; Doors open at 6:30pm, Show starts at 7:00pm</b> at Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033. Entrance and parking are free.</p> <p>For more information on Latino Thought Makers, visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HYwRHS7fFJC-T_oZaNinOYU1gQgm2swweXXkJWD1APhh9O32Vsn0YCTBdojBIf0fL3VWlHAoVQ3AweiW2e6_WSJx79UaTGMXUZp79-cmtiM0O4AlvMz8GB3ylf8-be972TpqZfbOv46_UmIbNaNSQY4iphN6VztfEx2uDbAOMzN4njgZdoEO1bFUERGkSUqK&c=lPWHU4qv42AgUGhb2zUIYLaS5djr3mSocc2bk3LqpT8aIRGMO3Z87A==&ch=ap1dOCrlWgBP3UN3rLWBXbFIZIMGqYBJ87H1WTqvw4lNtCkevptkdw==" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</a> or visit the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HYwRHS7fFJC-T_oZaNinOYU1gQgm2swweXXkJWD1APhh9O32Vsn0YCTBdojBIf0ftwm2aLAOyS8r4LlyXCdbG3-1SAa2vFzvJnL0kQRJ_AsCEpHZx0YQyCyXO4u0zFYeXY4pB5dqCJfj2kP-7-24RH9cf4CIKnwBU9PoF6rlDkhcHyPNcs3Hzc9Ko5V6-RBv2rpHVNbmWnUVyiStDYK2iw==&c=lPWHU4qv42AgUGhb2zUIYLaS5djr3mSocc2bk3LqpT8aIRGMO3Z87A==&ch=ap1dOCrlWgBP3UN3rLWBXbFIZIMGqYBJ87H1WTqvw4lNtCkevptkdw==" target="_blank" shape="rect">Facebook invite</a>.</p> <div class="Default" style="text-align: center;">***</div> <h2 class="Default">El escritor-director-comediante y anfitrión de la serie Latino Thought Makers Rick Nájera transciende las fronteras en el Performing Arts Center del Oxnard College</h2> <p class="Default"><strong>OXNARD</strong> — El Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts se enorgullece en presentar la nueva entrega de la serieLatino Thought Makers presentando a la escritora que ha sido aclamada nacionalmente, Josefina López y al actor ganador de múltiples premios,Luis Guzmán. La serie, dirigida por el escritor-director-comediante, Rick Nájera tendrá lugar el jueves, 10 de marzo en el Performing Arts Center del Oxnard College localizado en el 4000 S. Rose Avenue en Oxnard, CA 93033. Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30pm y el show dará comienzo a las 7:00pm. La entrada y el estacionamiento son gratis. Se sugiere una donación de $5 a beneficio de la Fundación del Oxnard College que apoya a estudiantes en las artes.</p> <p class="Default">“En el Oxnard College nos sentimos honrados de que Josefina y Luis nos acompañen en el próximo Latino Thought Makers,” dijo Ken Sherwood, Vicepresidente de Asuntos Académicos y Aprendizaje Estudiantil del Oxnard College, “Soy un gran fan, y el tenerlos como invitados en nuestro colegio, es un gran honor para mí y para toda la comunidad de Oxnard.”</p> <p class="Default"><span lang="UZ-CYR">Rick Nájera,</span><span lang="UZ-CYR"> quien desempeña un doble papel como Director Creativo del Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts y anfitrión de la Serie, Latino Thought Makers, da la bienvenida a la autora, guionista y dramaturga,Josefina López. Mejor conocida como autora de la obra y coautora de la película ganadora de premios en el Festival de Cine SUNDANCE del 2002,<i>Real Women Have Curves, </i>López comenzó su carrera de escritora a los 17 años y ha tenido más de 80 producciones de sus múltiples obras por todo el país. Ha trabajado como guionista profesional en Hollywood por casi 25 años con un sinnúmero de acuerdos de desarrollo y asignación de guiones. López ha trabajado con muchos productores establecidos como Norman Lear (<i>All In the Family</i>) y Michael McDonald (<i>American Crime</i>) para traer a latinos a la televisión. López actualmente se encuentra desarrollando la versión musical de <i>Real Women Have Curves</i> para Broadway.</span></p> <p class="Default"><span lang="UZ-CYR">También se presentará en el Latino Thought Makers la estrella de la exitosa serie dramática de CBS <i>Code Black</i>, </span><span lang="FR">Luis Guzm</span><span lang="UZ-CYR">á</span><span lang="FR">n</span><span lang="UZ-CYR">. Algunas de las actuaciones más notables de Guzmán en la pantalla grande incluyen </span><span lang="PT"><i>Carlitos Way</i></span><span lang="UZ-CYR">, <i>Q&A</i>, <i>Boogie Nights</i>, </span><span lang="IT"><i>Magnolia</i></span><span lang="UZ-CYR">, <i>Punch Drunk Love</i>, </span><span lang="IT"><i>Traffic</i></span><span lang="UZ-CYR">, <i>The Count of Monte Cristo</i>, <i>Maldeamores</i>, y <i>Nothing Like the Holidays, </i>cuyo guion fue escrito por el anfitrión Rick Nájera. Sus trabajos de televisión incluyen </span><span lang="SV"><i>John From Cincinnati de </i></span><span lang="UZ-CYR">HBO, <i>Oz</i>, <i>How to Make it in America y más.</i> Conocido por su gran corazón, Guzmán ha trabajado para combatir la falta de vivienda en los EE.UU., creando un documental sobre ese tema llamado <i>the NIMBY experience</i>. Guzmán puede ser visto en las próximas películas <i>Keanu</i>, y <i>The Do Over</i>, programadas para salir este año.</span></p> <p class="Default">“Me siento emocionado de dar la bienvenida a estos dos talentos excepcionales a la serie Latino Thought Makers. Los conozco y he trabajado con ellos por muchos años y ahora tengo la oportunidad de compartir su talento con la comunidad de Oxnard y aficionados de las artes escénicas,” dijo Nájera.</p> <p class="Default"><span lang="UZ-CYR">La Serie Latino Thought Makers, que es parte de la iniciativa del Institute for Latino Performing Arts del Oxnard College, se ofrece totalmente gratis al público en general, y fue creada para atraer, divertir y educar a estudiantes del Oxnard College. Vea un segmento de </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HYwRHS7fFJC-T_oZaNinOYU1gQgm2swweXXkJWD1APhh9O32Vsn0YCTBdojBIf0f1xrKRfRAwFcIEaSzDKO_St1ilc6MHiWrQgZiGLLKoqFYcZyxe1eaOarD6doRO3UqBU22xFn_ZG03iAd3NPatU6fsnt27IMG2k39VO4wMT1ZUNFWkCd_XmA==&c=lPWHU4qv42AgUGhb2zUIYLaS5djr3mSocc2bk3LqpT8aIRGMO3Z87A==&ch=ap1dOCrlWgBP3UN3rLWBXbFIZIMGqYBJ87H1WTqvw4lNtCkevptkdw==" target="_blank" shape="rect">Latino Thought Makers.</a><span lang="UZ-CYR"> </span></p> <p class="Default">El Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts presenta la Serie Latino Thought Makers con los invitados especiales Josefina López y Luis Guzmán el jueves, 10 de marzo; las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30pm, el show dará comienzo a las 7:00pm en el Performing Arts Center del Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033. La entrada y el estacionamiento son gratis.</p> <p class="Default"><span lang="UZ-CYR">Para más información sobre el Latino Thought Makers, visite </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HYwRHS7fFJC-T_oZaNinOYU1gQgm2swweXXkJWD1APhh9O32Vsn0YCTBdojBIf0fL3VWlHAoVQ3AweiW2e6_WSJx79UaTGMXUZp79-cmtiM0O4AlvMz8GB3ylf8-be972TpqZfbOv46_UmIbNaNSQY4iphN6VztfEx2uDbAOMzN4njgZdoEO1bFUERGkSUqK&c=lPWHU4qv42AgUGhb2zUIYLaS5djr3mSocc2bk3LqpT8aIRGMO3Z87A==&ch=ap1dOCrlWgBP3UN3rLWBXbFIZIMGqYBJ87H1WTqvw4lNtCkevptkdw==" target="_blank" shape="rect">www.latinothoughtmakers.com</a><span lang="UZ-CYR"> o visite </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HYwRHS7fFJC-T_oZaNinOYU1gQgm2swweXXkJWD1APhh9O32Vsn0YCTBdojBIf0ftwm2aLAOyS8r4LlyXCdbG3-1SAa2vFzvJnL0kQRJ_AsCEpHZx0YQyCyXO4u0zFYeXY4pB5dqCJfj2kP-7-24RH9cf4CIKnwBU9PoF6rlDkhcHyPNcs3Hzc9Ko5V6-RBv2rpHVNbmWnUVyiStDYK2iw==&c=lPWHU4qv42AgUGhb2zUIYLaS5djr3mSocc2bk3LqpT8aIRGMO3Z87A==&ch=ap1dOCrlWgBP3UN3rLWBXbFIZIMGqYBJ87H1WTqvw4lNtCkevptkdw==" target="_blank" shape="rect">Facebook invite</a><span lang="UZ-CYR">. </span></p> <div class="Default"></div> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Latino Thought Maker Series to present ‘An Evening with Marco Antonio Regil & Scott Montoya’ at Oxnard College on Sept. 24</title> <link>https://amigos805.com/latino-thought-maker-series-to-present-an-evening-with-marco-antonio-regil-scott-montoya-at-oxnard-college-on-sept-24/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amigos805.com]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:00:50 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cultural]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino Thought Makers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rick Najera]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://amigos805.com/?p=25169</guid> <description><![CDATA[OXNARD — The Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts will present its second performance of Latino Thought Makers at Oxnard College Performing Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. The live show, hosted by comedian Rick Najera, will…<p class="more-link-p"><a class="more-link" href="https://amigos805.com/latino-thought-maker-series-to-present-an-evening-with-marco-antonio-regil-scott-montoya-at-oxnard-college-on-sept-24/">Read more →</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sept.-24-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Marco-Antonio-Regil-Scott-Montoya-.png" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-25171 alignright" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sept.-24-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Marco-Antonio-Regil-Scott-Montoya--231x300.png" alt="Sept. 24 — Latino Thought Maker Series to present 'An Evening with Marco Antonio Regil & Scott Montoya'" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sept.-24-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Marco-Antonio-Regil-Scott-Montoya--231x300.png 231w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sept.-24-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Marco-Antonio-Regil-Scott-Montoya--787x1024.png 787w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Sept.-24-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Marco-Antonio-Regil-Scott-Montoya-.png 872w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /></a>OXNARD</strong> — The Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts will present its second performance of Latino Thought Makers at Oxnard College Performing Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.</p> <p>The live show, hosted by comedian Rick Najera, will feature Mexico’s most beloved host Marco Antonio Regil and Hollywood stand-up comedy producer Scott Montoya, event organizers reported in a media release.</p> <p><strong>Entrance to the event is free. </strong></p> <p>“There is no other program like this anywhere and the level of talent presented through this platform is unmatched,” said Oxnard College vice president of academic affairs and student learning, Ken Sherwood. “The audience has a rare opportunity to see this kind of talent live and up close followed by an interactive discussion and meet and greet following the show.”</p> <p>In its third season, Latino Thought Makers Series, hosted by Hollywood award-winning writer-director-producer-speaker and comedian Rick Najera, is an important initiative designed to engage, educate and entertain students of Oxnard College, the city of Oxnard and greater Ventura County communities. The successful series has showcased the careers of the most prominent Latinos in Hollywood including actors Edward James Olmos, Esai Morales, the family of Cesar Chavez, the creator and cast of Hulu’s East Los High and more. All performances are free (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public.</p> <p>Special guests featured on Sept. 24 include Marco Antonio Regil, the star of 100 Latinos Dijeron (Family Feud) airing weeknights on MundoMax, and is also the longstanding host of the Latino versions of hit game shows like The Price is Right, Dancing with the Stars, Minute to Win It and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader. Regil’s high-profile work also includes hosting National Telethon for over 15 years, raising more than $500 million dollars.</p> <p>The event will also showcase the career of Scott Montoya, CEO of lolflix Inc. who has directed and produced more than 80 stand-up comedy specials for network broadcast (Showtime, Comedy Central). Montoya has worked with hundreds of top comedians in Hollywood including Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong and Snoop Dog. Some of Montoya’s productions include The Original Latin Kings of Comedy, The Payaso Comedy Slam, The Original Latin Divas of Comedy and Alex Reymundo’s Hick-Spanick, for which he won an Alma Award.” Montoya, also the founder and director of the Santa Barbara LOL Comedy Festival (formerly the LOL Comedy Festival), will present the 7th Annual SBLOLFEST October 8 – 17th (<a href="http://sblolfest.com/" target="_blank">sblolfest.com</a>).</p> <p><a href="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Nov.-16-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Alisa-Valdez.jpeg" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-25172 alignright" src="http://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Nov.-16-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Alisa-Valdez-232x300.jpeg" alt="Nov. 16 — Latino Thought Maker Series to present 'An Evening with Alisa Valdez'" width="232" height="300" srcset="https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Nov.-16-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Alisa-Valdez-232x300.jpeg 232w, https://amigos805.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Nov.-16-—-Latino-Thought-Maker-Series-to-present-An-Evening-with-Alisa-Valdez.jpeg 464w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px" /></a>A sample of the 2015-2016 Latino Thought Makers Series includes actor Enrique Castillo, actress Lisa Vidal, actress Roselyn Sanchez and Judy Reyes (Devious Maids), nationally syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette Jr., Julio Varela (Latino Rebels), Influential Latinas in Hollywood and more to be announced soon. View Latino Thought Makers: <a href="https://vimeo.com/127667928" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/127667928</a></p> <p>Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts presents Latino Thought Makers live hosted by Rick Najera featuring guests Marco Antonio Regil and Scott Montoya on Thursday, Sept 24 at 6:30pm at Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93033. Entrance and parking are free. RSVP to <a href="mailto:ocilpa@vcccd.edu">ocilpa@vcccd.edu</a> for best seats.</p> <p>For more information on Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, visit <a href="http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/academic/departments/oxnard-college-arts" target="_blank">http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/academic/departments/oxnard-college-arts</a> or Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ocpac" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/OCPAC</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>