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A Cuban actor, a Jewish director, and a Syrian producer walk into a storage room in Portland, Oregon and ask, “Who is America?” The answer is a powerful, new short film entitled “The Janitor,” penned by Los Angeles based writer and producer Rick Najera. To be released on 911, the filmmakers produced the short as … Read more
New Slapstick Comedy is a Journey for Taco Supremacy Starrings Tyler Posey, Felipe Esparza, & Paula Jai-Parker HOLLYWOOD, CA – May 1, 2018 – Actor-Writer-Comedian, Rick Najera (East Los High, Nothing Like The Holidays, In Living Color) co-stars in the new comedy, Taco Shop which he also co-wrote the screenplay with Oskar Toruno. The film … Read more
Latino Thought Makers, Created and Hosted by Rick Najera, Highlighting Diverse Voices and Influential Latinos, Now on SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform LOS ANGELES, CA [February 9, 2018] Rick Najera and his inspirational interview series, Latino Thought Makers, makes its debut on SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform at www.soundcloud.com/latinothoughtmakers. … Read more
Rick Najera, host of Latino Thought Makers national radio show on KPFK 90.7FM in Los Angeles, recently spoke to Latino Dad, about family and fatherhood. Latino Dad is a platform showcasing the importance of fatherhood and a resource for dads. The interview was part of their Latino Dad Profiles Series. Rick also served as keynote speaker at … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Industry Leader Rick Najera, Wife and Family Personally Respond: We are Heartbroken and Confounded by Deliberate and Cruel Defamations LOS ANGELES (OCTOBER 27, 2017) Award-winning, creative and diversity advocate Rick Najera provided a statement on behalf of himself, and his devastated wife and family. “We are heartbroken and confounded by … Read more
National speaker and entertainment creative, Rick Najera, will be speaking during Hispanic Heritage month (Sept/Oct) at John F. Kennedy University, Esteam Gala (in partnership with Ronnie Lott’s All Stars Helping Kids), Cabrillo Economic Development Department, HACU National Convention and more. www.ricknajera.com To book Rick Najera, call (213) 500-7837 or email sanpresents@yahoo.com.
8th Annual Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit (SVLLS) to Feature Workshops, Speakers and Industry Leader Awards [May 1, 2017] On Saturday, May 6, award-winning actor-writer-director-author and comedian Rick Najera will be presented with the 2017 Visionary Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit Award taking place at Stanford Faculty Club, 439 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305 from … Read more
The Foundation for Hispanic Education Announces First Annual Semillas Project Fundraiser with Celebrity Guest Speakers, Honorees Award-winning Actors Luis Guzman, Antonio Jaramillo and Rick Najera to initiate New After-School Enrichment Digital Media and Health Program, March 11 at Mexican Heritage Plaza SAN JOSE, CA – The Foundation for Hispanic Education has announced its first annual … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Speakers Soraya Deen and Rick Najera Give Talk on Diversity at Canoga Park High School, Thurs. Feb 9 at 7pm CANOGA PARK, CA – (February 6, 2017) – Diversity leaders Soraya Deen and Rick Najera will speak at Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, CA on Thursday, February 9 at 7 … Read more
Recently, Rick Najera was honored as “Most Powerful & Influential Latinos in Entertainment” by The Imagen Foundation in a private ceremony held in Los Angeles. In this 8th installment, 50 Latinos in Hollywood were recognized for their contributions and achievements in the entertainment industry including Rick Najera, Jennifer Lopez, America Ferrera, Alfonso Cuarón, Cris Abrego … Read more
