On May 25, George Floyd, a 46-year-old man was buying cigarettes in Minneapolis when a deli employee called the police, accusing Floyd of paying with a counterfeit $20 bill. 17 minutes after the call, Floyd had three police officers pinning him to the ground. Video surfacing on the internet and in the news shows oneContinue reading “How to Help the Global Movement Against Racism and Inform People that Black Lives Matter”
Category Archives: Places and Events
Protected: Marketing and the Power of Black Culture – Panel discussion for Black Heritage Month 2020
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Latin Burlesque – Dance Warriors
November 10, 2019 I joined the Dance Warriors Program last month and I am slowly becoming aware and in tune with my inner-self. I feel full-filled, active and gaining confidence. I’ve been wanting to write more about this program and my experience but didn’t how to document it. Today, has been the best class I’veContinue reading “Latin Burlesque – Dance Warriors”
Young & Reckless Live Event 2019
*Not a recap of the event just my experience Quick Summary: It was my first time attending the Young & Reckless Live event and it was an empowering day full of speakers. The event took place at La Candela in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 12, 2019. The speakers spoke with a passion to getContinue reading “Young & Reckless Live Event 2019”
Attending the, Los Espookys Screening in LA by HBO
Thank you to #WeAllGrowLatina, I attended a screening, sponsored by HBO, on the new hit series, Los Espookys. Los Espookys is a new, Spanish-language comedy show, the first of it’s kind. It is now airing on both HBO and HBO Latino. The show is about a group of friends who turn their love of horrorContinue reading “Attending the, Los Espookys Screening in LA by HBO”
Wake Up, Boss Up
Women have always held power within themselves, but it’s nice to finally see it be encouraged all over social media, television and events. It’s a movement and it’s here to stay. Throughout Southern California there are more and more events that are hosted by women for women. Networking, empowering and socializing is what mostContinue reading “Wake Up, Boss Up”
Funding Your Dreams Event in LA
Conchitas + Capital Event 2019 Alejandra Salgado April 06, 2019 Los Angeles, CA Today, I attended the Conchitas + Capital Event. This event had three main components: brunch, networking, and learning! You can’t learn without a yummy brunch and of course a mimosa (or two) on the side. The focus of the event wasContinue reading “Funding Your Dreams Event in LA”
NAHJ 2018 Conference in MIAMI
Here is a quick recap of my time in Miami for the NAHJ conference. Feel free to email me with any specific questions you may have.
First Annual Women in Music and Media Event
Alejandra Salgado, May 19, 2018 Network, Network, Network. Go out and network! Networking is so important. It’s an opportunity for you to meet new people. To meet people who are at the places your future self wants to be. To learn, to grow and to expand your network. I know it’s daunting and scary butContinue reading “First Annual Women in Music and Media Event”
