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Rick Najera to Keynote Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation’s 17th Annual Conference, Nov 22

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La Presencia Latina:  A New Framework for Equity Elected officials, entertainers, community leaders to discuss Census, scholarships awards and more at Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation Conference   Chicago, IL—   The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) invites the public to attend its scholarship luncheon and discussion of the growing power and influence of Chicago’s Latino community. The conference is set to take place … Read more

Sharing Stories on Stage with Cheech Marin, Rick Najera

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On the evening of Wednesday, April 16, 2019, Rick Najera welcomed legendary comedian, actor and avid Chicano art collector Cheech Marin to the stage for a night of dialogue and inspiration providing the audience with a rare look into the duo’s shared history.     The Latino Thought Makers show was part of the 11th … Read more

New Short Film “The Janitor” Humanizes Immigration Debate with a Powerful Take on 9/11

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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

Writer / Performer Rick Najera Adds Comedic Magic in New Film, Taco Shop

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Rick Najera at Taco Shop movie premiere

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

Rick Najera Launches New Show on SoundCloud

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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 Talks to Latino Dad About Fatherhood and Family

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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

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Industry Leader Rick Najera Responds to Media

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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

Entertainment Industry’s Rick Najera to Receive Visionary Award at Stanford, May 6

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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

Celebrity Guest Speakers, Honorees Antonio Jaramillo, Rick Najera, Luis Guzman to initiate New After-School Enrichment Program

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Actors Luis Guzman, Antonio Jaramillo and Rick Najera Initiate 1st Annual Semillas Project

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

National Speakers Rick Najera and Soraya Deen to Speak on Diversity & Comedy

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Diversity & Comedy Fundraiser with Rick Najera and Soraya Deen

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