Hispanics across America are deeply concerned about the 2012 presidential election campaign and we have every reason to feel this way. In fact, we Hispanics are now voicing our opinions more powerfully than ever before as our concerns mount for the future of our children and our own well-being.
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This moment has been building for years and it has finally arrived. With the recent news that Spanish-language broadcaster Univision is in talks with The Walt Disney Company to combine news division resources and start an English-language cable news channel is a defining moment. This would represent the...

Today's workplace is a reflection of the times: uncertain and unstable. As employees navigate this short-term, fast-paced, tension-filled terrain, they develop an attitude that creates an uneasy environment: survival mode. Does this set of conditions remind you of anything? How about the current Republican primary battles?

Primary campaigns, just...

Young Latinos are ready to take charge, and I couldn't be more excited. On January 11, I had the opportunity to launch the 2012 Hispanic Voice Town Hall Tour with an event in Santa Ana, California. The young Latinos in the room were clearly ready to change the story about...

The Hispanic community is in danger of losing its identity unless we give America reason to believe that we can trust ourselves and contribute to the revival of the US economy. Today, most Americans (including many Hispanics themselves) believe that Hispanics are a burden to the economy. They simply view...

Hispanics will control $1.2 trillion dollars of purchasing power in 2012, yet most brands are still struggling to earn the loyalty of this key group. In order to cultivate long-term business growth, your organization will need to make a serious commitment to this community.

At a time when Hispanics...

What did leadership in America look like in 2011?

We know what it should be. Leadership in America should be about holding everyone accountable to the highest standard of community and commerce. It should represent a voice that is diverse in its spirit, attitude and ownership. A voice that...

The 2012 presidential election is a defining moment not just for Hispanics, but the changing face of America. The United States represents a more diverse global melting pot than ever before, and it's time that we all become more knowledgeable about how these new faces and voices can contribute to...

The successful recall of Russell Pearce in Arizona shows what a powerful political voice Hispanics can have when we work together. It is critical that in the next decade our community unites to exercise similar influence in the corporate world.

When I founded the Center for Hispanic...

Hispanics are coming together to unveil their roadmap for the future of America. On January 11, 2012 - this will launch the 2012 Hispanic Voice Town Hall Tour across America that will invite city and community leaders and will be an open forum for Hispanics to express their...

What's the moment that will define Reed Hastings' legacy? Right now, many people would point to the moment when he reversed the decision to create Qwikster - perhaps too late to win back angry customers and disillusioned investors. But perhaps he faces his defining moment now, when so many have...

As the Presidential campaign builds momentum, Hispanics must consider the 2012 election as enabling new possibilities. Hispanics must become an integral part of the policy-making discussions and agenda for a new America. But beyond the influence Hispanics may have in the upcoming campaign, the Hispanic community at large must finally...

It's not what you think. Yes, the Census counts more than 50 million Hispanics in the US. But the new prominence of the Hispanic population shouldn't just matter because of their votes and the 2012 election cycle.

It's time for America as a whole to understand the...

More and more leaders are scared for their businesses. Not because their products and services are not innovative or relevant, but because they just don't connect naturally with the changing face of America's consumers.

The rapid rise of Asian, Hispanic and African-American populations in America is forcing companies to...

If you paid careful attention to the GOP Presidential debate in Las Vegas, it was evident that the candidates are playing it safe when it comes to Hispanics. When a Hispanic audience member specifically asked what the candidates would do to serve Latino voters, all of the candidates felt uncomfortable....

During my speaking engagements in support of Hispanic Heritage Month, I have witnessed a new spirit in the air. Hispanics are growing more confident, self-aware and eager to see what the future holds for our growing community. However, with our renewed enthusiasm, comes some concerns. As our Hispanic voices get...

As we near the one-year anniversary of the Chilean mine rescue, it's a good time to reflect on the lessons that event can teach Americans. Many of us are looking for a rescue of our own from crisis after crisis - from the debt limit debacle to our ongoing economic...

Earlier this year, I was invited by Mayor Villaraigosa's office to attend LA's Best Hosted a Panel Discussion Event with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Edward R. Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles in support of the TEACH.org campaign that is focused on inspiring people of color...

Diversity management is the key to growth in today's fiercely competitive global marketplace. No longer can America's corporations make excuses about their lack of cultural intelligence. Organizations that seek global market relevancy must embrace diversity - in how they think, act and innovate. In today's new workplace, diversity management is...

Is America sinking into third-world status? We certainly don't need to be reminded of our dismal economy, the rapid rise of personal and business bankruptcies, the weakening of the stock market and our increasing debt and worsening debt ratings. But we should all be aware that immigrants from Brazil, China,...