MLP: Latino Web Users Challenge Verizon
From Media Literacy Project: Not too long ago Verizon unveiled a new ad campaign called “Rule the Air.” But the company’s message that it was giving users full reign over their Web presence seemed suspect considering its recent partnership with Google… AKPC_IDS += "3959,";Popularity: 3% [?] Read More
Charities vs Nonprofit
I used to say that the power of change lies in non-profit organizations. But now I think that needs some modification: The power of change lies in selfless acts. There’s a distinction between the term “charities” and “non-profits” even though here in the U.S, we use the two interchangeably. From Wikipedia: A nonprofit organization (abbreviated as... Read More
Latinas in Social Media
Save the Date: August 6, 2010 – 1:15pm – 2:30pm Conference Day: Day 1 Conference: BlogHer ’10 Latinas are one of the fastest growing segments of bloggers, and it’s easy to understand why: They promote themselves in English, Spanish and Spanglish. They use social media to develop relationships and promote their brands with flavor. Their identities... Read More
Latino Non-Profit Organizations
Guest post by Frankie De Soto The Latino culture is all about family, friends, and close communities. Latinos that make the United States their home as well as those who are second or third generation Latinos maintain that strong sense of socialization. I always remember the times when I visit Puerto Rico, my grandfather would take me out to his neighborhood to run errands and everybody... Read More
Your Purpose In Social Media
Subtitle: The Why of it All Without definition, one is left to be interpreted and thus defined by others. More so, without definition one has no purpose and drifts to the will of the tides. I’m going to briefly point out some things I have my sights on within the realm of social media. I encourage you to do the same from time to time going forward. In no special order... Read More
Census To Use Grassroots & Social Media 2010
Is anyone surprised? Are you still one to think social media won’t work? Well then, read up: Social media and a national road tour are part of the plan to drum up interest. The campaign will stress the importance and secrecy of the count. This shows the further use and maturity of social media. (Not that I thought they would succeed, but this further strengthens my belief... Read More
Social Media Solves Project Personnel
Subtitle: Filling in the ranks w/ the power of social media. People often ask me how I select people or pick teams. Honestly, with social media so big that when I need help either via volunteers or partners I look to various social media portals by making an announcement of intent and asking if there’s any interest. So, I haven’t hand picked any teams, but do pick... Read More
LATISMTOYDRIVE – One Heck Of A Success
“Part of LATISM’s long-term vision is to give back. The fact that our first Toy Drive and Fundraiser is aimed to benefit both children in Latin America and at home is yet another innovative example of how LATISM is using new media to benefit our community at large,” said Louis Pagan, Co-founder of LATISM. For the second part of LATISM’s 3 Kings Day event, the networked... Read More
3 Kings Day Charity Event
Subtitle: Giving Back In an error of Change, where people are once again thinking globally, here’s your chance to give back, now and always – once you start to care, you will never stop caring. I truly believe that the world will change with the power of non-profit organizations, and humanitarianism. So, If you’re a blogger, Latino/a (Hispanic/Xicano/Cuban/Boriqua/Taino…human... Read More
All About LATISM And Being Latino Toy Drive & Fund
Another huge project I am working on: Latinos in Social Media and Being Latino presents: Our 1ST ANNUAL THREE-KINGS DAY ONLINE TOY DRIVE & FUNDRAISER to benefit The Children’s Aid Society’s Latino Outreach Initiative [http://www.childrensaidsociety.org] and the United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF] [UNICEF: http://www.unicef.org/] January 6th, the traditional... Read More
Last Minute Gifts
Here are some great places to buy bilingual and educational toys for the children: These companies are amazing for their well thought out toys. Disclaimer: I have boxes full of these toys here at home for an upcoming toydrive (more on that later), that they are participating in. I opened up the boxes to see what was inside and was amazed at the educational value of these... Read More
