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Ernesto Villarreal, Ed. D.

@ernie-vee

A long time educator and lover of life. One who appreciates the journey as much as the destination. A lover of history, culture, learning new things and meeting new people.

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Carla Morrison – The Power of Vulnerability in Latin Music This week, Capacitando.org is proud to highlight the artistry and cultural impact of Carla Morrison — a voice whose music reminds us that vulnerability is strength and that emotional honesty is a powerful form of expression. Born in Tecate, Baja California, Morrison emerged as an independent artist whose intimate lyrics and minimalist sound carved out a unique space in contemporary Latin music.

Carla Morrison – The Power of Vulnerability in Latin Music

This week, Capacitando.org is proud to highlight the artistry and cultural impact of Carla Morrison — a voice whose music reminds us that vulnerability is strength and that emotional honesty is a powerful form of expression. Born in…

02.03.2026 09:47 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This Weeks Feature on Capacitando.org!

Eva Longoria This week, Capacitando.org proudly features Eva Longoria — actress, director, producer, entrepreneur, and education advocate whose work reflects the power of culturally grounded leadership.…

https://capacitando.org/2026/02/23/this-weeks-feature/

23.02.2026 09:02 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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CAPACITANDO Discover the inspiring journey of Jake’s Roadhouse in Monrovia, a testament to immigrant resilience and community support in challenging times.

I would love to use this photo on the home page of my website Capacitando.org. Can we connect?

20.02.2026 13:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Showing Up for Our Own: Why Supporting Latino-Owned Businesses Matters

In Old Town Monrovia, Jake’s Roadhouse stands as more than a BBQ restaurant — it represents the immigrant work ethic,…

https://capacitando.org/2026/02/16/showing-up-for-our-own-why-supporting-latino-owned-businesses-matters/

16.02.2026 09:28 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Carlos Fuentes – A Journey Through Time and Identity

This week, Capacitando.org proudly shines a spotlight on Carlos Fuentes, the legendary Mexican author, essayist, and diplomat whose words continue to…

https://capacitando.org/2026/02/08/carlos-fuentes-a-journey-through-time-and-identity/

09.02.2026 03:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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My next read….so far so good!

07.02.2026 17:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bad Bunny: Transforming Global Latino Visibility This week on Capacitando.org, we’re highlighting the work and cultural impact of Bad Bunny—an artist whose music, style, and public presence continue to challenge expectations and expand what global visibility can look like for Latino, Hispano, and Chicanx communities. As he prepares to take the halftime stage, we’re hopeful that this moment will shine not only for him, but for an entire community that has long shaped popular culture while rarely being centered on its biggest platforms.

Bad Bunny: Transforming Global Latino Visibility

This week on Capacitando.org, we’re highlighting the work and cultural impact of Bad Bunny—an artist whose music, style, and public presence continue to challenge expectations and expand what global visibility can look like for Latino, Hispano, and…

02.02.2026 10:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Laura Varela: Storytelling, Memory, and Chicana Self-Representation Through Film

Weekly Feature Independent film has long been a space where marginalized communities reclaim narrative…

https://capacitando.org/2026/01/26/laura-varela-storytelling-memory-and-chicana-self-representation-through-film/

26.01.2026 10:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Unlocking Comprehension: Why Morpheme Awareness Matters for High School Readers Understanding the Challenge: “They Can Read. They Just Don’t Understand It.” Many secondary teachers have experienced the frustration Ana Gibson describes in her 2023 dissertation: students can sound out the words in a text, but they still don’t seem to grasp what they’ve read. Her work, “They Can Read. They Just Don’t Understand It”, pinpoints a key problem—students are often missing the vocabulary knowledge and comprehension strategies necessary to make meaning from academic texts.

Unlocking Comprehension: Why Morpheme Awareness Matters for High School Readers

Understanding the Challenge: “They Can Read. They Just Don’t Understand It.” Many secondary teachers have experienced the frustration Ana Gibson describes in her 2023 dissertation: students can sound out the words in a…

26.01.2026 09:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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CAPACITANDO An Equity Hub for the Latino/Hispano/Chicanx Community

Big news—we’re getting closer to launching Capacitando.org 🚀

An educational platform centered on Latino/Hispano/Chicanx culture, history, and language, built for life-long learners, educators, and our community.

We’re excited for what’s ahead. Stay tuned 👀✨

Be amongst our founding members!!!

08.01.2026 22:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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CAPACITANDO An Equity Hub for the Latino/Hispano/Chicanx Community

@carlosrivera.mx I am developing a cultural education website. I would love to feature your work. We launch the website in Jan. 2026 w/ phase 1, in phase 2 in the summer we are hoping to feature artists of the Latinx world. CAPACITANDO.org. Hoping to share any art or events to promote your work.

12.11.2025 00:58 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Wonderful shot! It looks like she could be one of my cousins!

12.11.2025 00:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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CAPACITANDO An Equity Hub for the Latino/Hispano/Chicanx Community

Gorgeous photo!!! Would you consider letting me use it on my website CAPACITANDO.org?

12.11.2025 00:45 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Every idea starts with a why.

Mine?

To create a space that uplifts the stories, language, and culture of our Chicanx/Hispano/Latino communities.

Coming soon: Capacitando.org

#Capacitando #LatinoEducation #ChicanxHistory #BilingualEducation #RepresentationMatters

09.11.2025 15:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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a man in a suit and tie is asking " what does that even mean " ALT: a man in a suit and tie is asking " what does that even mean "

This week, as I taught my Ethnic Studies course, we discussed the terms Latino, Hispano, and Chicanx. Ultimately, the discussion landed on the idea that one may find the term that fits on their own. I encouraged my students to understand what each term actually means, to make an informed decision.

29.08.2025 18:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0