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Posts for October 2016

 

    Shakira! Shakira!

       October 13th, 2016             Blog

      When you think of pop-culture icons common names like Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Rihanna and Lady Gaga are mentioned. One name is not included in this list, and she should be. Columbian born pop/Latin megastar Shakira may not be mentioned with the rest of her pop counterparts, even though she has had […]

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    Riverboat Ron paves way for Hispanic NFL coaches

       October 13th, 2016             Blog

    Director of Administration Anthony Owens describes how his love of football intertwines with celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Read about Ron Riveria, the NFL Head Coach. During Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to highlight Carolina Panthers, NFL Head Coach, Ron Riveria. Riveria is the third Hispanic Head Coach in the history of the National Football […]

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    Stepping Out of the Shadow

       October 10th, 2016             Blog

    We don’t have to worry about Solange standing in the light of her big sister’s halo any longer (finally). Her moment to shine has finally arrived, and is just as bright, with the release of her second full-length album, A Seat at the Table. Featuring narration from music mogul Master P, mother Tina Knowles-Lawson and […]

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    America Ferrera: Creating a sisterhood of the (loving the size of your) traveling pants

       October 4th, 2016             Blog

    Continuing our Hispanic Heritage Month blogs, dGC’er Kate expresses her admiration for America Ferrera and how she has helped shape body image positively for all girls. Any preteen girl, circa 2005, had her life “profoundly” changed by the cinematic masterpiece that was “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Throughout this movie about friendships, first loves, and […]

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    The importance of diversity in American culture

       October 3rd, 2016             Blog

    This month, dGC is honored to share and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th. Every day this week, a dGC team member will share a personal story about people/brands that we admire   Up first, dGC’er Allie LaCombe takes a closer look at the life of José Fernandez to feature his impact […]

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