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    Dominican Day Parade Inc Gala, New Beginning

    Dominican Day Parade Inc Gala, New Beginning

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    About The Dominican Day Parade, Inc.

    The newly formed Dominican Day Parade, Inc.
    is a nonprofit 501(3)(c), non-partisan organization in formation that organizes the annual
    parade and festivities that promote the richness of the culture, folklore and popular
    traditions of the Dominican Republic. The organization strives to provide an
    understanding of the heritage and contributions of the Dominican community in America
    and throughout the world. Over time, the organization will focus on providing over $250,
    000 worth of scholarship money to aspiring Dominican students in the Dominican
    Diaspora elevating our focus on educational achievement and excellence.

    Participants and Honorees for Dominican Day Parade Inc-2015

    Grand Marshall:
    Pedro Martinez, Baseball Player and Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee

    Queen:
    Celines Toribio, Actress, Model and Television Personality

    King:
    Johnny Ventura, Dominican Singer and Former Mayor of Santo Domingo

    Madrina:
    Julissa Reynoso Pantaleon, Former United States Ambassador

    Padrino:
    Judge Rolando Acosta, Associate Justice of the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme
    Court

    Madrina Internacional:
    Merijoel Duran, Univision 41

    Padrino Internacional:
    Eduardo Selman, Consul General de Republica Dominican

    Ambassador:
    Isolda Peguero, Reporter, Telemundo

    Ambassador:
    Sofia LaChapelle, Telemundo Network Correspondent

    Ambassador:
    Jose Acosta, Dominican Writer and Author

    Ambassador:
    Andres Merejo, Dr. Andres Perejo, Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo

    Anacaona:
    Sheila Garcia, Community Leader

    Cacique:
    Jose Zabala, Digital Communications and Dominican Film Festival Organizer

    Cacique:
    Cesar Romero, President of Instituto Duartiano

    Cacique:
    Ramon Anibal, Producer, Ramon Anibal TV Show

    Cacique:
    Negro Santo, Director and Host “Santo Domingo Invita”

    Lifetime Achievement Award:
    Johnny Pacheco, International Salsa Legend and Percussionist

    Lifetime Achievement Award:
    Dr. Marilu Galvan, Executive Director, Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano

    Lifetime Acievement Award:
    Fefita La Grande, Prolific female accordionist

    Rising Stars:
    Jackie Cruz, “La Flaca” Orange Is The New Black
    Jessica Pimentel, “Maria Ruiz” Orange Is The New Black
    Laura Gomez, “Blanca Florez” Orange Is The New Black
    Selenis Leyva, “Gloria Mendoza” Orange Is The New Black
    Dascha Polanco, “Daya Diaz” Orange Is The New Black

    Special Recognition:
    Francisca Lachapel, Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015

    World Liberty TV, Latino Channel Team was on hand to cover the Dominican Day Parade Gala 2015 , and do an Exclusive interviews with Board Chair Angela Fernandez,Esq and Cultural Chair Leonardo Ivan Dominguez, Titled The New Beginning, see this and more right here in our World Liberty TV, Latino Channels.

    Puerto Rican /Hispanic Business Summit

    Puerto Rican /Hispanic Business Summit

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    The New York State Coalition of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, in conjunction with the chairman of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Ignacio R. Veloz, and the Puerto Rican Day Parade Association are holding the first Puerto Rican Hispanic Business Summit (PRHBS), to take place at Bank of New York Mellon, Friday.

    The New York Coalition of Hispanic CofCs is a regional advocate for the economic and civic interests of the Hispanic business community in boroughs such as Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Manhattan, and represents thousands of businesses in the Greater New York Region, from startups to multinational corporations, making it the largest chamber of commerce in New York.

    The one-day event comprises New York and Puerto Rico business professionals, who get to network, participate in a roundtable and listen to corporate CEOs, government officials, panel experts and industry leaders from the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico.

    The summit should give many small businesses in New York and Puerto Rico an opportunity to meet. Attendees will participate in a series of events before and after the PRHBS.

    Public Relations for the Event was handled by The One and only Dee Riveria (Latin PR Queen) of Dee & CO Group.

    Washington Heights Multicultural Center Dominican Mother’s Day Awards Gala

    Washington Heights Multicultural Center Dominican Mother’s Day Awards Gala

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    The “Washington Heights Multi Cultural Center” is a (not-for-profit) organization.
    This organization has an excellent reputation for its continuous involvement in the development of the Dominican community in the United States and the Dominican Republic.

    Our members are amongst the most respected, distinguished and active of the Dominican-American Community in the New York Tri-State area, as part of our activities, every year we celebrate, The Dominican’s Mother’s Day, we recognize the woman who have done and outstanding work, not only in the community but also as a mother.
    Washington Heights Multi Cultural Center, represent The Dominican Republic for almost 11 years in the prestigious

    Parade Desfile De La Hispanidad on 5th Avenue, on the Month of October.

    World Liberty TV, Team was on hand @ The Dominican’s Mother’s Day Gala ,see some of the mothers honored at the gala, alongside great entertainment.

    Lupe Guajardo Fashion Designer from chile at Mercedes Benz NYFW

    Lupe Guajardo Fashion Designer from chile at Mercedes Benz NYFW

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    Lupe Gajardo is an emerging fashion designer from Santiago – Chile. Despite of her early age and career, both the press and the industry experts consider her Latin American fashion’s “prodigy child”.

    Any discussion of the essential characteristics of her fashion style and inspiration must begin with her native country of Chile, unfamiliar to the majority of the people around the world yet locally admired for its natural beauty and cultural attractiveness. She lived in the north of the country (desert), studied in the Coast (Viña del Mar, Valparaíso) and finally returned to live and establish herself in the Capital. Through this experience, she benefited from the cultural richness of different areas of the country, which inspirations are translated into her collections.

    She launched her self-named brand in 2010 and immediately surprised the industry with her fresh and unique talent. Since then, she hasn’t stopped: 9 collections, Berlin Fashion Week, FTV’s top 5 trendsetters of the year, Santiago Fashion Week, collaborations with Diet Coke to design a special edition of the can distributed across Chile, interviews for Latin American Vogue and H&M Life. In early 2014, she traveled to New York City where she had an internship experience with the renowned Latin American designer, Sebastian Errazuriz

    Lupe Gajardo’s distinguishing features are beauty; a sense of craft; a strong, confident silhouette; and the marriage of Latin American tradition with the avant-garde. But even more than that, it offers a fresh injection of Latin America’s energy, power and soul for the truly authentic, stylish and daring to experiment and feel.

    Latinista Fashion Week in NYC

    Latinista Fashion Week in NYC

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    Dee Rivera has been inspiring women on issues of vision and purpose for over 15 years.
    A native New Yorker from the Bronx, and Founder of Dee & Co Group a boutique public relations firm that focuses on branding, marketing and events with a specific interest in multi cultural integrated marketing .

    Ms. Rivera started her career in Modern Bride Magazine then landed at Latina Magazine as their first Fashion Editor. This led to many opportunities in Beauty & fashion.
    Dee has worked with beauty and fashion clients in developing marketing strategies for diverse markets such as Vera Moore Cosmetics, Vanity Drink, Lauren Bagliore Collection, Alfredo Vizcaino, Iman Cosmetics among many others.

    As a visionary, she started Latinista™ Fashion Week in 2012 and partnered with IMAN COSMETICS , Latina Magazine, and latino designers. This opened doors to create a platform for fashion week with established designers such as CESAR GALINDO, SHANTALL LACAYO, EDWING DEANGELO & CENIA PAREDES which has led to a competitive brand and expanded to another level for 2015!

    World Liberty TV,Fashion Team was on hand to cover the Latinista 2015 , fashion Events in our World Liberty TV, Latino Channel ,see the Designers, Sponsors and many more in the field of Fashion.

    THE NAHN NY CHAPTER ANNUAL AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP GALA

    THE NAHN NY CHAPTER ANNUAL AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP GALA

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    The purpose of this organization is to serve the Hispanic Community, and professional Registered Nurses and nursing students; in an effort to promote the Hispanic presence in society. A commitment to research, academic activities for the membership and continued advancement of Hispanic healthcare and culture are a concomitant focus of the NY NAHN Chapter.

    María Elena Piña-Fonti. RN MA,President of NAHN.

    Native of Cuba obtained her BS in nursing from Hunter College and the Masters Degree from Teachers College Columbia University. Her nursing experience spans a total of thirty eight years of which twenty eight years have been dedicated to the discipline of nursing education.
    Professor Pina Fonti has presented at varied Nursing Organization Conferences and community educational events.
    As an educator she Her clinical experience has a strong concentration in Emergency nursing, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology and Medical Surgical nursing
    Maria Elena Pina Fonti is current president of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses; Vice President of the Northeast Chapter of the Transcultural Nursing Society; Board member of the Club Civico Cubano and participates in varied organizations dedicated to the promotion of Hispanic health and the Latino culture.

    Prof Pina Fonti is a member of NBSP;Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

    THE CELEBRATION AND SAYING HASTA PRONTO TO THE OUTGOING BOARD AND SALUDOS TO THE NEW BOARD.

    World Liberty TV, Team was on hand to cover this Wonderful NAHN NY CHAPTER ANNUAL AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP GALA-2014.

    Interview with Chayanne, Puerto Rican Latin pop singer, actor and composer

    Interview with Chayanne, Puerto Rican Latin pop singer, actor and composer

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    Elmer Figueroa Arce better known under the stage name Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer, actor and composer. As a solo artist, Chayanne has released 21 solo albums and sold over 30 million albums worldwide. After Los Chicos separated in 1984, Chayanne began his career as a solo artist. He signed with RCA Ariola and released his first album, Chayanne es mi Nombre, that year. His second album with RCA, Sangre Latina was released in 1986.

    After three years with RCA, Chayanne switched labels to Sony Music and broke out with his first self-titled album in 1987. This album featured a blend of ballads and dance tracks, a formula for which Chayanne would be famous. It featured two hit songs, the ballad “Peligro de Amor” written by Michael Sullivan and Paulo Massadas and a song that would cement him as an overall performer, the upbeat dance track “Fiesta en América” written by Honorio Herrero.

    Following the album’s release, Chayanne began an international tour to promote Mi Tiempo. Among the places visited early in the tour were Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and the United States. On August 24, 2008, he began a series of presentations in Spain. When interviewed he noted that the concert would be fluid “like a musical”, and “more Latin” than his previous presentations, being composed of “more pop, Brazilian, Caribbean and reggae rhythms” which he would use to “dance constantly”. He also gave a special performance in Miss Universe 2003 pageant.

    In the 1980s, Chayanne participated in several soap operas and starred in the comedy series Generaciones with Luis Antonio Rivera. More recently, he has received several offers for acting jobs, but he has declined most of them for conflicting with his musical career, which he considers his priority.

    World Liberty TV, Had the pleasure of interviewing Chayanne, here in New York City, see what he had to say.

    Live performance by Esperanza Azteca National Youth Orchestra at CGI

    Live performance by Esperanza Azteca National Youth Orchestra at CGI

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    Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate —founded by Ricardo Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com)— is proud to announce the successful third gala concert of the national Esperanza Azteca youth orchestra.

    The orchestra selects top students of a system of 54 orchestras in 29 states, where a total of 12,000 children participate in an intensive musical learning environment designed to promote universal values of teamwork, dedication, self-esteem and passion.

    Ricardo Salinas inaugurated the concert of young musicians with a special dedication to Mexico’s Paralympic Team in honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Mexican squad won 21 medals in the Paralympic Games of London 2012.

    The concert included a double orchestra and choir, totaling 245 members, who delighted audiences with a program that included pieces by Dvorak, Mozart, Rossini and Verdi.

    “All of you represent the best of Mexico,” said Mr. Salinas to the Esperanza Azteca youth. “You have demonstrated the best in teamwork, performance, effort, values and friendship.”

    The Esperanza Azteca musical education project is a joint endeavor of Grupo Salinas’ Fundación Azteca in collaboration with the Mexican Congress, the Education Ministry, the National Council of Culture and the Arts, 29 state governments and local communities.

    World Liberty TV was on hand at the CGI 2013 Plenary Closing Session to hear these youngsters perform and have over 1200 people standing and clapping non-stop. See the video and decide for yourself how good these youngsters are!

    Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG) 3rd Annual Latino Leadership Conference

    Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG) 3rd Annual Latino Leadership Conference

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    The 3rd Annual (HPNG), Latino Leadership Conference on Aug 27th 2012, offered the same focused look at professional growth in the Latino community, as well as an insider’s perspective on what Hispanic professionals, can do to get ahead. This year’s conference focused on specific employee strategies and 21st century tools Latinos can utilize to further educate themselves, seek expert guidance, network within their industry, and ultimately achieve their maximum potential.

    The Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG) 3rd Annual Latino Leadership Conference 2012, is founded by Ali Curi. The group holds monthly networking events for Hispanic professionals from all industries. HPNG invites speakers to address, to educate, and share what’s happening in their industry.

    Gabriel Abaroa Jr. – President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy

    Gabriel Abaroa Jr. – President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy

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    “Gabriel has graciously served The Latin Recording Academy for the past seven years as President, making immense strides to reach an international audience and establishing the Latin GRAMMY® Awards as a brand recognized worldwide,” said Cobos.

    “He continues to demonstrate great leadership and is determined to create and support new initiatives and programs that will further increase the visibility of Latin music and culture. He has successfully led the Latin GRAMMYs through its milestone 10th celebration with vision and purpose, and we look forward to his continued success and accomplishments as The Latin Recording Academy enters its next decade.”

    Throughout his tenure as President, Abaroa has provided overall direction and re-positioned the goals of the organization while maintaining its financial health. In 2005, the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast moved from CBS to Univision, giving the show and its new home record-breaking ratings every year since, along with numerous memorable musical moments. Additionally, the Latin GRAMMYs have been held in different cities bringing the excitement of Latin music to such places as Los Angeles (STAPLES Center, Shrine Auditorium and Kodak Theatre); Miami (American Airlines Arena); New York (Madison Square Garden); Houston (Toyota Center); and Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay Events Center). He has led the way in making the Latin GRAMMY Awards a point of reference within the music community both domestically and worldwide.

    Jorge Munoz, Winner of the Presidential Medal

    Jorge Munoz, Winner of the Presidential Medal

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    Jorge Muñoz, born March 23, 1964, is the founder of the non-profit An Angel in Queens, an organization begun in the summer of 2004 that delivers free home-cooked meals in Queens. The food is delivered at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 73rd Street in Jackson Heights.

    Muñoz was born in Colombia and his father died in an accident when he was young. Muñoz followed his mother, moving to New York to find work to support the family, obtaining legal residency in 1987, and later becoming a citizen, along with his mother and sister. He has estimated that he has served to more than 70,000 people since 2004.

    On August 4, 2010, Jorge Muñoz was presented with the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Barack Obama.

    Interview with Jorge Ramos, Anchor for Noticiero Univision

    Interview with Jorge Ramos, Anchor for Noticiero Univision

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    Jorge Ramos is a Mexican journalist, anchor for Noticiero Univision and host of the Sunday morning news talk show Al Punto.

    Jorge Ramos has won eight Emmy Awards and the Maria Moors Cabot Award for excellence in journalism. He has been the anchorman for Univision News since 1986 and has appeared on NBC’s Today, CNN’s Talk Back Live, ABC’s Nightline, CBS’s Early Show, and Fox News’s The O’Reilly Factor, among others. He is the bestselling author of No Borders: A Journalist’s Search for Home and Dying to Cross. He lives in Florida.

    Ramos joined Univision, Telemundo, Fox Sports, ESPN Deportes, and many others in 1985. He has interviewed multiple world leaders including Fidel Castro, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Evo Morales, Hugo Chávez, Terry Porter, Rafael Correa, Fernando Ferrer, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and many others.

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