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

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

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

Rick Najera, Jennifer Lopez, America Ferrera Among Most Powerful and Influential Latinos in Entertainment

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

SAG-AFTRA to Celebrate Works of Rick Najera

SAG-AFTRA to Celebrate the Works of Rick Najera

On Tuesday, November 1, SAG-AFTRA will celebrate the achievements and works of award-winning writer, director, performer, author, speaker and comedian Rick Najera. When: 7 p.m.,Tuesday, Nov. 1 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: SAG-AFTRA Plaza James Cagney Boardroom – Lobby Level 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Complimentary entrance with RSVP to mark.funk@sagaftra.org Parking … Read more

Rick Najera Signs 3-Year Renewal Deal with CBS

Award-winning writer/director/actor/author Rick Najera

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rick Najera Signs 3-Year Renewal Deal with CBS to Direct its Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase LOS ANGELES (October 18, 2016) – Award-winning television and film screenwriter, director, author and sketch comedian, Rick Najera has renewed his contract with CBS to direct its annual Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase for another three years. “I’ve worked with … Read more

Rick Najera to Present Keynote Address at World Affairs Conference, Sept 26

Award-winning writer/director/actor/author Rick Najera

Writer and guest star of Hulu’s Emmy-nominated original series East Los High, Rick Najera, will speak at the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s World Affairs Conference. Experts from across the world will discuss migration at the James E. Smith Midwest Conference on World Affairs Sept. 26-27 in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room. Speakers representing … Read more