The Cafecito Series will start at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. 

The virtual Cafecito Series honoring Nathalie Huerta, founder of the first LGBTQ+ gym in America, with the Rising Star Award on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT.  The program will feature an intergenerational conversation on Latino-owned small businesses and entrepreneurship with honoree Nathalie Huerta and Maria S. Salinas, President and CEO of Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, moderated by Antonio Tijerino, President & CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. 

The Rising Star Award recognizes a Latina/Latino leader who demonstrates exceptional promise, talent, and commitment to the well-being of our community. Past honorees include Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, actor Xolo Mariduena, tech entrepreneur Laura Gomez, and MSNBC anchor and journalist Alicia Menendez.