Philadelphia, PA — [November 14, 2025] — Today, during the 2025 Minorities in Health Sciences Symposium, nearly 400 young people from over a dozen high schools will come together to learn from doctors and healthcare professionals across the field. Among them is Dr. Jaleesa Jackson of Jefferson Health, who will inspire the next generation of…

  On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Esperanza hosted a gathering featuring the Honorable Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), focusing on innovative solutions to affordable rental housing challenges in Philadelphia. Watch the full program here. The event brought together stakeholders in banking, housing finance, and city and state governance, underscoring a…

February 8, 2024 Esperanza Academy Music Teacher Recognized on Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” List Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Mr. Miguel Hidalgo, Music Teacher and Music Director at Esperanza Academy Charter School, has been recognized by Yamaha Corporation in their prestigious “40 Under 40” list. Yamaha describes its “40 Under 40” list as a way to “recognize…

Philadelphia, PA – Esperanza announced the grand opening of Galería Esperanza, a brand-new art gallery situated on its main campus in the heart of Hunting Park, Philadelphia. Galería Esperanza is the latest addition to the Esperanza Arts Center, dedicated to bringing Latin arts and cultural traditions within reach of the local community. The Galería Esperanza…

Philadelphia, PA, October 23, 2023 – Univision 65, a TelevisaUnivision network station in the U.S., has partnered yet again with Esperanza and Impacto Media to continue their groundbreaking coverage on Philadelphia’s mayoral election by hosting.  ‘Filadelfia Decide: A Latino Community Conversation with Mayoral Candidates.’ Democratic candidate Cherelle Parker and Republican candidate David Oh, both vying…

Contact: Marketing Department marketing@esperanza.us Rev. Luis Cortes Addresses Vital Latino Pennsylvania Concerns before the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee (HDPC) held a hearing on Friday, September 15, 2023, to hear from local community leaders about the contributions and concerns of Latino Pennsylvanians. The hearing, held at…

  Philadelphia, PA – Esperanza Arts Center (EAC) announces its lineup for the 2023-2024 season. This year, EAC proudly shines a spotlight on the exceptional contributions of Latin Women artists as part of its annual VOCES series. 23/24 Artist-In-Residence, Suzzette Ortiz, will curate and lead neighborhood youth workshops and performances, infusing the season with her multifaceted work as composer and…