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Out of despair…hope and a brighter future:
Martin Luther King Jr. - stone image
Today we remember and honor the life and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
While we still have much of his dream to realize, we reflect on how far we’ve come and determine to do our part for the betterment of all.
“Courage is an inner resolution to go forward despite obstacles. Cowardice is submissive surrender to circumstances. Courage breeds creativity; Cowardice represses fear and is mastered by it. Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But conscience asks the question, is it right? And there comes a time when we must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because it is right.” - The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn more at: The King Center
Happy Thanksgiving!
Entering into this Thanksgiving holiday, there is much to be thankful for…what are you thankful for? J. Steward Consulting Services wishes you and yours an enjoyable day!
Anabella Villalobos
Dr. Anabella Villalobos was raised in Panama City. She received her BS in chemistry from the University of Panama and her Ph.D. (in 1987) at the University of Kansas.
Dr. Villalobos was a National Institutes of Health postdoctoral fellow at Yale University and joined Pfizer in 1989, where she worked on a variety of Central nervous system (CNS) projects in medicinal chemistry and diagnostics against Alzheimer's disease.
In 2016, Dr. Villalobos became the VP of Neuroscience and Pain medicinal chemistry, and published a video outreach campaign to describe her work and in 2017, she was recruited to be the Senior Vice President for Biotherapeutics & Medicinal Sciences at Biogen.
National Hispanic Heritage Month https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
October is…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Encourage your loved ones to get their annual mammographies. Consider donating your time and raising your awareness: Susan G. Komen.
Dolores Huerta
Photo Courtesy of Dolores Huerta Foundation
Dolores Clara Fernández Huerta, born in Dawson, New Mexico on April 10, 1930. Ms. Huerta is an American labor leader and civil rights activist, who (with Cesar Chavez) co-founded the National Farmworkers Association (NFA) in 1962. The NFA later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee to become the United Farm Workers (UFW).
Ms. Huerta helped organize the Delano grape strike in 1965 in California and was the lead negotiator in the workers' contract that was created after the strike.
Ms. Huerta has received numerous awards for her community service and advocacy for workers', immigrants', and women's rights, including the Eugene V. Debs Foundation Outstanding American Award, the United States Presidential Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
She is the first Hispanic woman inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, in 1993.
Learn more at: Dolores Huerta Foundation
José Andrés
José Ramón Andrés Puerta is a world-renowned chef and restaurateur. He is credited for bringing the small plate (or tapas) dining concept to the U.S., which is a fun and interested fact.
We also appreciate his humanitarian and activism efforts, as founder of the World Central Kitchen (WCK). WCK is a non-profit devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters. Seeing that the U.S., Haiti and other countries have recently experienced natural disasters, Chef Jose and WCK has been on the ground serving countless meals to those most impacted by hurricanes and earthquakes.
Learn more at: World Central Kitchen
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Continuing in our celebration, we delve into several distinguished members of our Hispanic community. Check back each week, September 15th, 2021 to October 15th, 2021 to see who we’re profiling. Our initial Post is regarding Dr. Ellen Ochoa…. Read on to learn more:
Photo Courtesy of NASA
Ellen Ochoa
Ellen Ochoa is a California native born in Los Angeles, CA – May 1958. Ellen is an Engineer and went on to become the 1st female Hispanic American (Mexican American) U.S. astronaut to travel into space in 1993.
Dr. Ochoa investigated optical systems for performing information processing. She is a co-inventor on three patents and author of several technical papers.
Dr. Ochoa received numerous awards, including NASA's highest award - Distinguished Service Medal and the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award.
Happy Mexican Independence Day!
Today we join in the celebration of Mexican Independence. Today acknowledges the victory of the Mexican people over Spain at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Did you know that Mexican Independence is celebrated around the globe? How will you celebrate today?
We join in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month ~ Sept 15th - Oct 15th
We’re excited about the next 30 days. To learn and share and celebrate with our Hispanic community. Be sure to check back frequently! :-)
Happy Juneteenth 2021
In 2020, many U.S. cities and States began celebrating Juneteenth more broadly amidst the Global Pandemic and civil unrest. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, takes place annually on June 19. The word is derived from a combination of "June" and "nineteenth." It recognizes the day that the U.S. enslaved (African descendants) were all made aware of the Emancipation Proclamation and were officially / legally released from bondage.
Later in December 1865, the ratification of the 13th amendment formally abolished slavery in the United States.
Learn more about Juneteenth and Find ways to celebrate: National Museum of African American History & Culture
Why Celebrate Pride?
While Pride month is not relegated to a single month, its significance encourages all (including LGBTIAQ+ allies) to support and celebrate everyone living in their unique truths and recognizing the value and importance that all contribute to the collective human experience.
June 2021 - Celebrate Pride
This June, we join in recognizing and celebrating Pride month. In honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, (considered the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States) - Americans come together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
Learn more about the Stonewall Uprising here: https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riots
Learn More!
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed this month, learning and celebrating with the AAPI community! We plan on continuing our journey and encourage you to do the same.
Find more at Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center: https://smithsonianapa.org/
