Reyes, Rights, y Risas

Portions of this post are from an article I wrote for a bilingual newspaper que tenemos here in N. Florida, Conexiones. Didn’t know we had that many Hispanics up here did ya? Take a moment and look at the publication, there are online issues for you to enjoy.

Reyes foto de gifsyfondospazenlatormenta.blogspot.com/

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!  

Es 2016- can you creerlo?  Seems like just yesterday Santi Clo was getting his cookie fix, and now we’re sharing our wishes and dreams with Los Reyes Magos.  Isn’t it wonderful to be parte of various cultures??  Twice the celebrations-Doble Celebraciones!!

What’s your wish and dream for 2016? It’s the comienzo of a new year, and the future looks bright, if we choose it to be.  When Babushka thinks of the future, she has to think of The Grands. Mis nietos, all our children, are our collective legacy.  Their health, mental and physical, their education and their happiness to pursue whatever their dreams are, is the bright future BB chooses to see.  Hopefully organizations like LATISM, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund,and Hispanic CREO will continue to grow and represent our children, and their right to quality education. Organizations like the National Council of La Raza , LULAC, and Hispanic Heritage Foundation that deal with civil rights and prepares them for leadership, also may they coger fuerza. And those amongst us whose voices have been shushed and hidden for years,Unity Coalition y el National Latino Behavioral Health Association ,may their story be heard with compassion and corazon. Y speaking of corazon, the heart of our beings, the Arts, National Association of Latino Arts and Culture as well as the National Hispanic Foundation of the Arts representandonos alli.  With this,  BB shows examples of intellect, soul, passion, pero falta the body,OUR bodies to join, interact, or even start a group, lo que sea, but accion. AHORA. As we say en Buen Cubano- Pa’ Tra Ni Pa’ Impulso!

What will be your impulso for 2016?  How bright is your dream of the future?  

Babushka’s prediction for this year??

Shades from JLo's "Shades Of Blue"- BB has a giveaway coming up de eso.

So Bright We're gonna need shades!!!

Always Remember:

“If someone doesn’t see YOUR Brilliance,

you look at them, Smile, and say-

JU SO FONII!!”

Shine on and Shine Bright Beautifuls, porque 2016 will be BUENISIMO!

Babushka Besos a Todos. Cuidensen.

With ♥ - Con Corazon at Hispanicize 2013

There are many aspects of a blogger's association with sponsors. The first post BB wrote on Hispanicize 2013 was about pitching- that's the body, the physical.  The second post was the fun, the song, the soul.  But it's incomplete without the heart.  As Babushka's said before, it must be "with heart, from the heart."  This post is to thank the sponsors who showed their caring side, the corazon of giving to others because they can and believe sincerely that they should.

Coca-Cola,  The Adelante Movement 

The Wisdom of Latino Legends

To believe that one's dreams are attainable, and that one is worthy of those dreams-That is Empowerment. Y eso is what The Adelante Movement tries to instill in Latinas.  This year we were privileged to hear from "Latina Living Legends".  Believe BB when I say this title given to these marvelous mujeres was not in vain.  They all came from humble backgrounds, faced adversities and made national/international names for themselves. Everyone in the audience was in awe and in love with all the ladies.  Quee?? JU SO FONII!!! Of course I'll show who they were.  

Rita Moreno, Charo, Maria Elena Toraño

In a future post Babushka will get into more details & pics, but for now 

you can read the fabulous post by mi amiga Ezzy Guerrero-Languzzi who graciously let BB use this picture.

 Ford w/ their Driving Dreams Through Education

foto via the Ford en Español Feibu Page

This program is geared to helping young Latinos strive for a better future through education.  

"the Ford Driving Dreams through Education grants offer LULAC Councils the opportunity to develop projects 

that address high school dropout prevention in the Latino community"

Next, a little closer to home.  

Hispanicize Digital

In memory and honor of Hispanicize co-founder Louis Pagan, an educational fund was started for his two girls.  Not a dry eye was left in the house when P & G announced it would match the starting $5,000 donation for the children.  The full article is here. Donations are still accepted and greatly appreciated- https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/1972/louispaganmemorialfund .

The last sponsor Babushka will thank follows the belief BB has in her daily mid day Gigasecond of Gratitude.  There is something bigger than us the individual, call that what you may, and amidst all the commotion and craziness of a conference it's nice to be reminded of this.  Quietly and sincerely it declares- 

I am Second/ Yo soy Segundo. 

I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others.

Especially touching to BB was the video w/Scott Hamilton sharing his story.

http://www.iamsecond.com/es/seconds/scott-hamilton-2/

"The only true disability in life is a bad attitude."

And isn't it nice to know there are sponsors who believe this

con ♥?  

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.