Antonio Lucio, 10/16/12

Global Expert in Marketing and Leadership

In the Age of the Unthinkable, where uncertainty may be our only certainty, leaders can guide the way and make a difference on institutions, companies and people's lives. As leaders, we could only wish for an Einstein like universe that works like clockwork.

Yoani Sanchez, 10/16/12

Award-winning Cuban blogger

I have accumulated 20 negatives in just five years to my requests to travel. Twenty times I have tried to leave my country and just received a "no" as a response from the Cuban authorities.

Elizabeth Boleman-Herring, 10/16/12

Author, 'The Visitors Book (or Silva Rerum): An Erotic Fable'

As party-goers, diners, friends, family (and the odd journalist or two) walked towards Pasteles Y Algo Mas, in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, the Puerto Rican DJ was playing musica latina loud enough to move hips four blocks from the restaurant.

Diana Lesmez, 10/15/12

Writer, director, producer

The studios, these powerful behemoths that control the message and the images fed to global audiences, get to define the parameters of what is an American Latino story and while they are at it, what is the meaning and value of being a Latino in the U.S.

Brenna Weingus, 10/16/12

Dance competition show enthusiast

The pressure was further intensified with new and exciting dance styles thrown into the mix (think Bollywood and hip-hop). And Paula Abdul fit right in on the judges' panel (she really does work well next to aggressive British men).

Dennis D. Parker and Larry Schwartztol, 10/15/12

Morgan Stanley and others chose to barter the dreams and well-being of the most vulnerable people for quick profits. We are pleased to bring this case to address this fundamental unfairness and to demonstrate that no institution is above the law.

Leigh Owens, 10/15/12

Politics Editor, The Huffington Post

If you lived in a place where you were subject to unwarranted violence and harassment, a place where you were treated as less than human and had your life, as well as your freedom threatened on a regular basis, you might be living in some third world dictatorship. You might also be living in Harlem.

Cristy Clavijo-Kish, 10/15/12

Founder & Co-Publisher, Los Tweens & Teens

Sometimes as parents we over complicate things. Find EASY ways to introduce cultural learnings that are important to your familia. Let's use this Hispanic Heritage Month and other yearly themes to start a simple learning time.

Enrique Torre Molina, 10/15/12

Freelance blogger, journalist and activist

I have a hard time translating the concept of "people of color" with all its heavy, powerful meaning to our experience in Mexico. Race and racism are not topics present on the media, much less on off-screen daily conversations.

Yoani Sanchez, 10/14/12

Award-winning Cuban blogger

When her husband was arrested during the so-called Black Spring of 2003, Laura Pollan's life experienced a radical change. She rose from anonymity and domestic routine to be at the center of praise from democratizing forces and insults from the official press.

Claudia Castillo, 10/15/12

Food Lover, Blogger, Latina

This might be a very random question to ask but can you remember the first cup of coffee you ever had? To be truthful with you I can't. I can remember my first cup of cappuccino, even my first shot of espresso, but I can't recall my first cup of coffee.

Marian Wright Edelman, 10/12/12

President, Children's Defense Fund

Ruby Bridges is an inspiring reminder that our nation owes a huge debt of gratitude not just to the adults who took a stand during the Civil Rights Movement, but to the extraordinary children and youths who were front-line soldiers in the war to overthrow Jim Crow in American life.

Jeff Biggers, 10/12/12

Author of 'State Out of the Union: Arizona and the Final Showdown Over the American Dream'

When San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro gave the keynote at the DNC, few observers outside of Texas probably knew about the pioneering role of an earlier generation of community activists.

Inimai Chettiar and Gabriel Daniel Solis, 10/12/12

The Court's decision could result in policies that provide even fewer educational and economic opportunities to young black men and, in turn, result in the incarceration of more of this large swath of our community.

Gates Cambridge Scholars, 10/12/12

Gates Cambridge Scholars are intellectually outstanding postgraduate students with a capacity for leadership and a commitment to improving the lives of others

Some countries make the procedures available in cases of rape, incest, or health risk, but women will lack access even in these circumstances: in Argentina and Peru, for instance, judges withhold authorisations for legal abortions and doctors refuse to perform the procedures.

Javier Sierra, 10/11/12

Media consultant

Today, the places where Cesar Chavez lived and worked have become a national monument to the immense significance of his life and the wonderful example of an existence devoted to do as much good for the rest of humanity as possible.

Monica Trasandes, 10/11/12

Director of Spanish-Language Media at GLAAD

On October 11, the LGBT community celebrates National Coming Out Day and this year we have one more newly out person with whom to celebrate--Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz. When the former Olympian said in interviews last week that he is gay, I know he made a world of difference for so many people.