The Purple Line

E. Carmen Ramos is the Acting Chief Curator and Curator of Latinx Art for the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Ramos's most recent exhibition is ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now, scheduled to open in November 2020. From satire and portraiture to politicized pop, this exhibition examines how artists created visually captivating graphics that catalyzed a...

Voting is a fundamental component of our democracy, designed so that We the People , would be the ones to determine the way we shape our society. Over the years, the right to vote in America has evolved and although many movements made this possible, they weren't necessarily inclusive and didn't erase barriers or discrimination that citizens would continue to fight for years to come. On this episo...

From the Ford Motor Company Program to the Gateway to Madrid Program, and more recently the Global Leaders Program, CHLI continues to provide first-class leadership development programs for Hispanic college students nationwide. In this episode, we chat with CHLI Alumni who share first-hand how these programs empowered and shaped their lives. Keith Fernandez (Ford Motor Company CHLI Program, 2006),...

Financial anxiety is a burden for many college students, forcing them to turn down unpaid opportunities for jobs that can help make ends meet. Pay Our Interns was founded by two former unpaid interns in 2016 who have been working closely with Congress for more paid internships. On this episode, Co-Founder, Carlos Vera shares the launch of the organization and the impact they've had for youth emplo...

Landing a role after college has become increasingly competitive for graduating seniors, especially with the added stress of COVID-19 and its subsequent shortage in positions. Author of "Mastering College to Career" and motivational speaker, Daniel Botero explains that although it may be a challenge, it is not impossible. On this episode, Daniel provides a sneak peek of his keynote address for CHL...

Films have possibly become our most accessible form of escape, from within our walls, and time after time we have witnessed the power of film inspire individuals and sometimes cause an uproar within society. During this episode, we explore the relationship between films and politics and the role they play for a more diverse and inclusive culture. Featuring Jeyben Castro (Republican Initiative) and...

In this episode, we interview CHLI Alumnus and Public Affairs Specialist at FEMA, Alejandro Alba. He shares how the agency adapts while discussing the actions they are taking to help vulnerable communities and individuals coping with anxiety and depression. He also sheds light on FEMA myths and rumors and shares how you can work with the agency to help those in need. To read about the agency’s res...

On the launch of The Purple Line, we chat with CHLI President and CEO, Mary Ann Gomez Orta, and explore its semester-long internship program, as well as how CHLI plans to educate, engage and empower young voters to make their mark in the 2020 election. To apply to the CHLI Global Leaders Internship Program, please visit www.chli.org/global-leaders-program .