Accessibility Shouldn’t Be An Afterthought: Meet Arianny

Accessibility Shouldn’t Be An Afterthought: Meet Arianny

Around 61 million adults in the US live with a disability. This is a population that largely goes unseen and not considered. Social barriers affect some individuals from multiple points of identity; this is why intersectionality must remain at the core of our collective work towards change. In this episode, Arianny shares some of her experience living with a disability in a world that is not designed with accessibility in mind.

Know Your Immigrant Rights: Meet Katherine

Our mission is greatly focused on providing community, support, and resources to those whom we have identified as underserved members of our community. When it comes to immigration law and immigrant rights, this information often does not reach those who could use it the most. In this episode, Katherine Garcia, an immigration attorney, shares some valuable information and insights that anyone with an immigration case should be aware of. We decided to record this episode in both English and Spanish in hopes that this will reach more people who might need it.

Derechos de Inmigrantes: Conoce a Katherine

Nuestra misión se enfoca en proporcionar comunidad, apoyo y recursos a aquellos a quienes hemos identificado como miembros desatendidos de nuestra comunidad. Cuando se trata de leyes de inmigración y derechos de los inmigrantes, esta información a menudo no llega a quienes más la necesitan. En este episodio, Katherine García, abogada de inmigración, comparte información valiosa que cualquier persona con un caso de inmigración debería conocer. Decidimos grabar este episodio en inglés y español con la esperanza de que llegue a más personas que puedan necesitarlo.

Beyond Traditions: Meet Ana Paola

Growing up, we often make certain traditions or traits a part of our identities because that’s all we’ve ever known. If we choose to break away from traditional norms, it can sometimes be seen as an act of rebellion. In this episode, Ana Paola shares some of her background and the many different ways in which she has taken the non-traditional route when it comes to her personal and professional life choices. Hope you enjoy! Connect with Ana Paola: TikTok and IG - @anapaowow

Owning Your DACA Story: Meet Maribel

One of CPL’s initiatives is our Sin Paredes’s Scholarship Fund, which was created specifically for DACA recipients and undocumented students. We believe that, to this day, these individuals have been underserved members of our community and continue to be faced with so much adversity. In this episode, Maribel Serrano shares what it’s like growing up undocumented in the U.S. from the lens of a girl that was brought to this country at the age of 4, her motivation to advocate for the Latinx community, and provides insight into the advance parole process which is available to DACA recipients. Maribel is a marketing professional, filmmaker, and real estate investor. She is the subject and producer of the feature documentary My DACA Life in partnership with Avenida Productions. A formerly undocumented Latina from Jalisco, Mexico, Maribel’s personal life experience led her to become a trailblazer in her community. She became an activist at the young age of 18, sharing her story through the halls of Congress in Washington D.C, and across local and international media platforms. Maribel is also a bold and dynamic leader who emphasizes representing the Latino community at a personal and professional level. During her time at the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce, Maribel collaborated alongside some of the most prominent Latino entrepreneurs while advocating for underserved businesses to obtain access to economic opportunities at a local, state and federal level.