Lucas County Recognizes La Prensa HABLA co-host and La Prensa, Inc. writer Jessica Molina for Women\u2019s History Month (photo credit to Jessica Molina)<\/p>\n Escuela SMART\u2019s Mariachi Program. If interested in having the students play for your event, please contact Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce of La Prensa, LLC.<\/strong><\/p>\n El programa de Mariachi de la Escuela SMART. Si est\u00e1s interesado en que los estudiantes toquen en su evento, comun\u00edquese con la Dra. Linda Alvarado-Arce de La Prensa, LLC.<\/p>\n Escuela SMART Chess Students Learning to Take Algebraic Chess Notations with Warren & Yolanda Woodberry. Los estudiantes de ajedrez de la Escuela SMART est\u00e1n aprendiendo a utilizar la notaci\u00f3n algebraica de ajedrez con Warren y Yolanda Woodberry.<\/em><\/p>\n Springfield, Ohio, Monday, February 2, 2026, photos by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce, prayer service for TPS Haitian Holders. The service was held in the morning and by that evening US courts ruled TPS will stay in place for Haitians. WIN to the people!!! Thanks for all those that came out and continue to pray!<\/p>\n On January 10, 2026, Dr. Jo Beth Gonzalez<\/strong> hosted a book launch for\u00a0Temporary Stages III: How High School Theatre Fosters Spiritual Strength and Critical Consciousness<\/em> at the Bowling Green Library. Dr. Gonzalez read excerpts from the book and answered questions about theatre education from local residents, former students, and colleagues.\u00a0Photo taken by Dr. Alberto Gonzalez.<\/p>\n El 10 de enero de 2026, la Dra. Jo Beth Gonzalez<\/strong> present\u00f3 su libro Temporary Stages III: How High School Theatre Fosters Spiritual Strength and Critical Consciousness.<\/em> La Dra. Gonzalez ley\u00f3 fragmentos del libro y respondi\u00f3 preguntas sobre educaci\u00f3n teatral de residentes locales, exalumnos y colegas. Fotograf\u00eda tomada por el Dr. Alberto Gonzalez.<\/p>\n Toledo Ohio March Against I.C.E., January 18, 2026, with Happy Daze Entertainment, The Mockingjay Movement, and Ohio 50501. Photos by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cICE is ramping up its terror campaign and waging full-on war against our immigrant and marginalized neighbors.\u201d Help Stop ICE Terror and \u201ctake a stand against ICE and their brutality,\u201d Protest\/Rally, from Toledo to Minneapolis, in front of Toledo City Hall, January 8, 2026, 6 pm., by the Toledo Rapid Response.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Graduate: Yarith Morales<\/strong><\/p>\n By Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce<\/strong><\/p>\n Congratulations to Yarith Morales,<\/strong> the Health and Wellness Coordinator of the Believe Center, Inc. in Toledo, Ohio. Yarith holds a B.S. in Health Sciences from Ohio State University (OSU), and on December 13, 2025, she graduated with her Master\u2019s in Public Health from the University of Toledo (UToledo).<\/p>\n In addition, Yarith is a graduate of the L\u00edderamos Toledo program. When asked what the L\u00edderamos program offered her, and why she enrolled in it? She said, \u201cThe L\u00edderamos program offered me insight into who I was as a professional and taught me so many valuable skills along the way. The facilitators and guest speakers shared real-world examples of how to apply our knowledge and make an impact in the community.\u201d Most importantly, she said she found familia in her L\u00edderamos cohort. \u201cEmbracing my Latinidad has helped me see beyond my career. I am so grateful to L\u00edderamos Toledo for giving me the leadership skills I need to make strides in my personal and professional life.\u201d<\/p>\n Pictures of her graduation (solo) from the Lideramos, with her mother, Adriana McCord, and with her husband, Ishmael Mensah.<\/p>\n Veronica Delfina Gonzalez graduated with an MA degree in Strategic Communication from BGSU December 12, 2025. Her diploma was presented to her by her father, Dr. Alberto Gonzalez.<\/p>\n Zacharias Trejo II, the son of Vanessa & Zach Trejo\/La Prensa\u2019s Sales Representative, gets baptized at Compassion @ Calvary Church (3740 W. Alexis Rd.) on Sunday, December 7, 2025. CONGRATULATIONS! The photos were taken by Laura Boes, age 5.<\/strong><\/p>\n Zacharias Trejo II, hijo de Vanessa y Zach Trejo\/Representante de Ventas de La Prensa, Inc. se bautiz\u00f3 en el Compassion @ Calvary Church (3740 W. Alexis Rd.) el domingo 7 de diciembre de 2025. \u00a1FELICITACIONES! Las fotos fueron tomadas por Laura Boes, de 5 a\u00f1os.<\/strong><\/p>\n Susie\u2019s Coats for Kids @ Toledo Public Schools\u2019 (TPS) Escuela SMART Academy, December 3, 2025. <\/strong><\/p>\n The Social Butterfly\u2019s 14th<\/sup> Annual Christmas Bazaar<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>It was a packed house once again for The Social Butterfly\u2019s 14th<\/sup> Annual Christmas Bazaar<\/strong> that was held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, @ St. Clement Hall (2990 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo, Ohio). In the photo are Mr. & Mrs. Santa with Donnetta Carter, the Social Butterfly.<\/p>\n Simon Rodriguez, longtime Latinx supported and entrepreneur, celebrates his 84th<\/sup> birthday party with friends and family @ John\u2019s Korner Bar & Grill (2202 Tedrow Rd., Toledo, Ohio). Happy Birthday Simon!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Sim\u00f3n Rodr\u00edguez, emprendedor y defensor de la comunidad latina desde hace mucho tiempo celebra su 84.\u00ba cumplea\u00f1os con amigos y familiares en el John\u2019s Korner Bar & Grill (2202 Tedrow Rd., Toledo, Ohio). \u00a1Feliz cumplea\u00f1os, Sim\u00f3n!<\/strong><\/p>\n Taco\u2019s Del Patron Food Truck @ The Social Butterfly\u2019s 14th<\/sup> Annual Christmas Bazaar in Toledo, Ohio, on December 6, 2025.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Nuestra <\/strong>Gente\u2019s 8th Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, November 25, 2025, @ 1411 Broadway St. Toledo, Ohio<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Compassion @ Calvary Thanksgiving 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Toledo Public Schools (TPS) Escuela SMART Academy\u2019s Family Potluck, Friday, November 21, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Escuela Family Night @ the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA)\/Noche Familiar Escuela, November 20, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n Rana Sana’s Community Roundtable Networking\u00a0<\/strong>meeting was held at the Believe Center on October 28, 2025. The\u00a0next meeting<\/u>\u00a0will be held on\u00a0November 25, 2025, at the Believe Center, Broadway Room, from 1-3 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2025 Trick or Treat @ Stone Oak Country Club with Irma Cordero-Carter & Toledo’s DJ Tom.<\/p>\n Trick or Truck Photos @ Toledo Public Schools’ (TPS) Escuela SMART.\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n Photos by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce.<\/em><\/p>\n Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day @ the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA), Wednesday, October 15, 2025, honored the history & traditions of indigenous people by sharing performances of intertribal song and dance by the group Copper Face United and a quill wrapping demonstration by artist Leonard D. Harmon.<\/p>\n Toledo Public Schools\u2019 (TPS) Mariachi Alebrijes of Escuela SMART Academy celebrate Hispanic Heritage @ Riverside Elementary on October 15, 2025.<\/p>\n No KINGS Protest and Rallies were held throughout Toledo, Ohio, and the nation on October 18, 2025. Photos of the protest in Downtown Toledo were taken by Dr. Linda Alvarado-Arce, and\u00a0Colette C\u00f3rdova took\u00a0the West Toledo protest photos.<\/p>\n The Toledo\/Lucas County Public Library, the Heights, held its Library Social Club, Coffee and Sweets (Caf\u00e9 y Dulces) on October 13, 2025. Immediately afterwards Sue Terrill held a southside of Toledo, Ohio, Community Meeting in response to comments made in the Toledo Blade\u2019s letter to the editor on October 5, 2025, regarding changes occurring in South Toledo and the upcoming election.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sharing Collective Freestore Anniversary Celebration, October 11, 2025, @ 2545 Monroe St., Glenwood Church.<\/strong><\/p>\n In the photo are from left: Belinda Covarrubias, El Centro SMART at Escuela HUB Director and Cassie Tenorio, LGBTQ+ Prevention & Wellness Coordinator for Harbor<\/p>\n Papi\u2019s Tacos Mexican Food Truck is Juanita Hinton\u2019s food truck. They specialize in authentic Mexican Cuisine.<\/strong><\/p>\n Families honor Aurora Duran & Tina Peart at the 23rd<\/sup> annual Walk to Defeat ALS<\/em> in Toledo, Ohio on October 5, 2025.<\/p>\n Toledo Public Schools\u2019 (TPS) Waite High School\u2019s Razas Unidas Club<\/em> hosted a Latin Dance on October 1, 2025 for Hispanic Heritage Month.<\/p>\n The University of Toledo (UT) 2025 Homecoming Parade, Saturday, September 27, 2025.<\/p>\n Linda Parra was recognized as Distinguished UT Alumni by University College.<\/p>\n Linda Parra with UT President, Dr. James Holloway<\/p>\n Muddy Maumee Book & Art Festival, Saturday, September 27, 2025, Glass City Metropark, Toledo, Ohio.<\/p>\n La Paloma located at 1244 Broadway in Toledo provides Mexican Pastries, Tamales, Barbacoa, Tortillas, Mexican Imports, and groceries!<\/p>\n Christina Rodriguez (right) with Rev.\u00a0 Dr. Cedric Brock and Debra Brock celebrating their 32nd<\/sup> Pastoral Anniversary on September 28, 2025 at Mt. Nebo Church.<\/p>\n City Wide Missionary joining Rev.\u00a0 Dr. Cedric Brock to celebrate his anniversary.<\/p>\n 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, September 27, 2025, Gibsonburg, Ohio.<\/p>\n Nueva Esperanza’s Quincea\u00f1era, 15th Anniversary, Friday, September 26, 2025, Toledo, Ohio<\/p>\n The Mom’s House Golf Outing was held on September 15, 2025, @ Highland Meadows Golf Course in Sylvania, Ohio.<\/p>\n In the photo are: Jay Berschback, Meteorologist for 13abc Action News; Christina Rodriguez, Executive Director of Mom’s House; Dr. LInda Alvarado-Arce, Editor of La Prensa, Inc.; and Nate Jimenez, Compassion Toledo’s Youth Pastor.<\/p>\n Genoa Bank golf participants with Christina Rodriguez, the Executive Director of Mom’s House.<\/p>\n Quincea\u00f1ero Alonzo with his grandmother Carol Medina<\/p>\n Photos from the 23rd Annual International Festival @ the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo in Perrysburg, Saturday, September 20, 2025.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/No-Kings-Photos-March-2026-2.jpg\")
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