Leaders

Joshua Santiago is raising awareness about homelessness in Philadelphia and beyond as he builds an initiative that would allow him to travel throughout the country with an RV mobile barbershop.

Mexico City becomes the 122nd destination out of Philadelphia International Airport, which usually sees around 450 flights depart daily.

American Airlines made an official announcement of the first nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City during a networking event at the Consulate of Mexico in Center City on July 2. 

Nelson A. Díaz’s autobiography, which details his groundbreaking career as a White House attorney and public advocate for the Latino community, will be released in October.

AL DÍA ended the 2018 "I am an American Immigrant" campaign with an awards ceremony and reception. 

For 15 years, the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians has helped immigrants integrate into the labor market in Philadelphia so they can contribute to the economic growth in the region.

AL DÍA News joins the celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month by highlighting the contributions of twelve Latino immigrants that, by their presence alone, enrich Philadelphia’s culture, politics and economy. Watch more of their stories, in their own words.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute will recognize journalist Jorge Ramos and educator Michele Bobadilla at the organization’s 41st Annual Awards Gala.

Esperanza, the Philadelphia-based Evangelical Latino network, will hold its 12th National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast & Conference in Washington, D.C. from June 12-14 to teach and promote political advocacy.

Comcast’s contribution to the California-based organization is an investment in Latina professionals in the technology industry and an effort to diversify the workforce.

At the Latino-Jewish Entrepreneurial Summit, which was held in Philadelphia, successful entrepreneurs discussed how to take a business to the next level.

The Latino-Jewish Entrepreneurial Summit on May 15 will feature insights from successful entrepreneurs, as well as networking opportunities.

ALPFA Philadelphia hosted the Women of ALPFA Symposium on May 2 to promote female leadership in the workplace.

Prior to August 24th, 2016, Cristina Martínez was just another anonymous worker among the eleven million undocumented immigrants living in the country. But long before that day, her name was already an echo in the streets of South Philly.

An Afro-Latina leader at Peirce College and citywide change agent is helping to shape the future of Philly's workforce.