Hispanic Forum, Newby agree to discuss no-confidence vote,
"We want her to improve. We're not saying, 'Fire her,' " says a member of the Hispanic forum.
Members of the Latino groups that issued Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Patricia Newby a failing report card and a vote of no-confidence will sit down with her next month to try to work out their differences. That decision was made at a meeting of the Hispanic Forum Thursday, where Newby's performance was tops on the agenda for the approximately 40 people in attendance.The report card, sent to school board members earlier in the week, gives Newby failing grades in...
Hispanic Forum names 13 finalists
Thirteen finalists for the seventh annual Hispanic Forum Awards were named this week. Awards in four categories will be handed out during a black-tie gala featuring music by Emilio y Grupo Rio on July 23 at the College Station Hilton.The finalists - selected from dozens of community-submitted nominees - represent outstanding leaders who have contributed to the growth and improvement of the area, said Vicki Garcia, president of the Hispanic Forum."We had more interest this...
Hispanic Forum names event's student co-chair
The Houston Hispanic Forum has named Christina Trevino, a senior at Middle College for Technology Career High School, located on the campus of Texas Southern University, as an honorary student co-chair for the forum's 17th annual Career and Education Day, set for Saturday, Jan. 25, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Trevino will serve as spokesman to promote attendance at the free event. "The selection process for student co-chairs is difficult...
Hispanic Forum plans move to Museum District / Group to lease Armory building
After a year-long search and much negotiation, the Houston Hispanic Forum will have a new home in the Museum District. A non-profit organization that promotes awareness, understanding and communication about issues that affect and impact the Hispanic community and surrounding area, the Houston Hispanic Forum currently is housed in the Institute of Hispanic Cultures, 3315 Sul Ross.The organization will move to its new home, the former Houston Light Guard Armory, 3816 Caroline.Once...
Hispanic Forum: Taking care of business
Editor's note: This the second in a series of profiles on nominees for the Hispanic Forum Awards. Three local establishments whose owners value support from their families and attribute their success to outstanding customer service are nominees for Business of the Year in the annual Hispanic Forum Awards.They include a favorite Mexican food restaurant that arose from one family's effort to get it off the ground, a school of hair design founded by two high school...