In celebration of Black History Month, our second-year scholar, Annabelle Manzo, discusses the “De Caras Lindas” project launched by the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs in collaboration with the DC Afro-Latino Caucus, which highlights the diversity and beauty of Afro-Latinos in DC. Written by: Annabelle Manzo, Class of 2024 “We…

Culture manifests in a myriad of different components, one such being food. The process of creating and sharing food can link people with a sense of identity and community. Read along to see how Alexandra Bayon, a Cisneros Scholar views the potential for connection held within food. Written by: Alexandra…

Can you return to a place you’ve never been? Annabelle Manzo, a second-year Scholar shares a little bit more about what it’s like preparing to arrive on campus and reflects on completing her first year of college through distance learning. Written by: Annabelle Manzo, Class of 2024 With the upcoming…

Going to college often means leaving home for the first time, but sometimes defining “home” isn’t as simple as it sounds. One of our Scholars reflects on his experience visiting Puerto Rico, and what home means to him. Written by: Andres Perez, Cisneros Class of 2024 I have never lived…

College is a time of self-discovery and growth, yet many students struggle to believe in themselves and ultimately become their own barriers. Follow along to read from a Cisneros Scholar’s journey to self-confidence and learn some first-hand advice on how to get started. Written by: Gabriela Perez Jordan, Cisneros Class…

March is Women’s History Month, o como diría mi mamá, “el mes de la mujer!” This is a time we can all come together to celebrate the important contributions women have made to our country. …

Living through a pandemic for nearly a year is not how many of us imagined spending part of our college years. Although our lives have changed dramatically during the pandemic, there have been a few positive aspects of staying at home for some students, believe it or not. Many of…

One of our goals at the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute is to amplify and to celebrate all voices from the Latinx community and Afro-Latinx people are an integral part of our community. Written by: Dayani Guevara, Cisneros Class of 2024 February is Black History Month, when we celebrate the contributions…

In the U.S., Black History Month reminds us of the contributions of millions of African Americans who have participated in the broader project of America. Every year, we acknowledge the achievements and impact that African Americans have had, and continue to have, in this country. …