Highlight: LUPE MARTINEZ / President and Chief Executive Officer, UMOS Lupe Martinez is President and Chief Executive Officer of UMOS, a non-profit, advocacy organization whose mission is to provide programs and services that improve the employment, educational, health, and housing opportunities of underserved populations. UMOS, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has operations in Arkansas, Florida, [...]
Highlight: MÉXICO... El Grito de Dolores The observation for Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 under President Lydon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded to a 30-day period starting on September 15 through October 15. The Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic Community into the American culture. Important Dates: September 15 Independence Day for five Centroamerica countries: [...]
Mina Rabideaux Ms. Mexican Fiesta Ambassador 2019 - 2021 I am the current ambassador of the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, proudly holding the Ms. Mexican Fiesta title. I was elected into this role in August 2019, and am now the first ever to hold a two-year term. Aside from my work with the foundation, [...]
Viva México!... Celebrating our traditions -Mexican Independence Day- Milwaukee, WI (Sep. 9, 2020) - The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc./Mexican Fiesta will be celebrating Mexican Independence Day safely and culturally. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Flores Hall parking lot (2997 S. 20th St. Milwaukee, WI 53215) from 4:00 [...]
