Cañada College to Kick Off Black History Month with Conversations About the Shared History of African Americans and Latinx Peoples’ on Jan. 28, 2021 at 4 p.m. PST via Zoom REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. - As part of its ongoing commitment to celebrate diversity and inclusion, Cañada College will host an important conversation with Latino Thought … [Read more...] about Rick Najera to Interview Author and Scholar Dr. Cornel West at Cañada College, Jan 28 to Kick Off Black History Month
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Rick Najera to Keynote Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation’s 17th Annual Conference, Nov 22
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 … [Read more...] about Rick Najera to Keynote Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation’s 17th Annual Conference, Nov 22
Sharing Stories on Stage with Cheech Marin, Rick Najera
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 Annual 2019 AHSIE … [Read more...] about Sharing Stories on Stage with Cheech Marin, Rick Najera
New Short Film “The Janitor” Humanizes Immigration Debate with a Powerful Take on 9/11
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 a protest, attempting to humanize … [Read more...] about New Short Film “The Janitor” Humanizes Immigration Debate with a Powerful Take on 9/11
Writer / Performer Rick Najera Adds Comedic Magic in New Film, Taco Shop
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 is … [Read more...] about Writer / Performer Rick Najera Adds Comedic Magic in New Film, Taco Shop
Rick Najera Launches New Show on SoundCloud
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 … [Read more...] about Rick Najera Launches New Show on SoundCloud