In a city like San Francisco, cultural arts and community media are tools for civic engagement, people empowerment and community healing.

Organizations who facilitate these things are the spiritual backbone of our neighborhoods. They inspire hope and bring people together to create real change. 

No organization in San Francisco or the Mission exemplifies this better, and has performed this service longer at the highest of levels, than the legendary Acción Latina.

On this episode of San Francisco Revival, a Mission Housing podcast, we have a heartfelt conversation with Fatima Ramirez, Acción Latina’s outgoing executive director who has led the organization through arguably its toughest era and into a bright, new world of possibilities. We talk to her about the challenges of leading such a historic organization, the advances Acción Latina has made to ensure a more equitable future for the Mission, and we dissect Fatima’s legacy as she turns the page, looking forward to her next chapter.

Chapters

(00:00) Homecoming and Reflections on Mission Housing

(03:04) Building Community and Fond Memories

(05:53) Celebrating Achievements and Community Impact

(09:04) The Importance of Underrepresented Voices

(11:49) Legacy and Transition at Acción Latina

(15:08) Leadership Lessons from the Pandemic

(17:59) Storytelling and Journalism's Evolution

(21:10) Milestones and Achievements at Acción Latina

(27:45) Building a Legacy Through Philanthropy

(29:51) Empowering Artists and Community Impact

(32:30) Reflections on Leadership and Legacy

(38:53) Navigating Career Choices and Community Responsibility

(45:06) Finding Hope and Personal Growth