On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, #RachelLaLoca recaps her sketch comedy participation in the 20th Annual NY Comedy Festival. Sketch Cram, a show built in 24 hours, that went up at The #UprightCitizensBrigade Theatre and then the next day, the Morir Soñando show, live at The United Palace. She also recaps her presence on a panel for the #SecureTheBIgBag Summit at The Radio Hotel, also Uptown Manhattan.

Rachel also sits and chats with the President and CEO of The United Way of New York City, Grace Bonilla. In her role at UWNYC, Grace has championed the development of a Latine Studies Curriculum for New York City (NYC) schools. Latiné communities enrich the fabric of NYC, yet their narratives often remain sidelined. This gap leads to limited information making its way into K-12 curriculums, even though 40% of NYC’s students identify as Latiné or Hispanic. By advocating for this curriculum, Grace ensures students receive an authentic understanding, affirming NYC’s commitment to celebrating and educating its rich Latiné heritage.

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While you at it, follow the yellow brick road!