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Daylight Savings Dear Readers,Querídos lectores... Time to Spring Forward March 13 A
s we embark on the month of March, we can look forward to spring! March also marks the beginning of Women’s History Month. I’m so proud to be part of such a sisterhood! No doubt that empowered women empower women. As many of you know, I’ve never been on the cover of my own publication. When my sister Jo Ann a small business owner and single mother who has worked hard everyday gave me a sweatshirt that dawned that catchphrase I decided to wear it and let it speak for itself. Although I’d rather showcase others or share art and designs that reflect the Latino culture, I’ve been blessed to have so many women in my life who helped to empower me, so I wanted to say, “Thank you y mil gracias!” Like you there have been so many women who have inspired me everyday - starting with my mother who is creative, smart, beautiful, and tenacious! The epitome of it all is on March 4, International Women’s Day that has recognized women for overcoming adversity and the challenges of those in leadership not always committed to the needs of women. International Women’s Day started in New York City in February 1908, when thousands of women protested unfair working conditions in the garment industry. Much like today, women are still fighting to break the glass ceiling. Way to go ladies! Before the pandemic, Latinas were joining the workforce in large numbers for decades — an influx that helped fuel economic growth. And some Latinas started their own businesses or found other ways to be productive, outside the regular workforce. In fact, Hispanic women-owned businesses have grown at a rate of 172 percent! As such, invest in a Latina-owned business, and thus we help our economy and the state of families in our community and across the country. When Latino Lubbock Magazine completed 15 years in 2021, I had planned to hold a Quinceañera and invite the community to join us and celebrate this significant milestone. Unfortunately, COVID-19 halted and changed our plans. Nevertheless, we achieved our coming of age. And the pandemic tested us and somehow propelled our maturity and made us even more ready to assume family and social responsibilities as we achieved our 16th year! As the founder of Latino Lubbock Magazine, I feel blessed to continue to be able to publish our publication despite the pandemic and all the challenges it brought on! But as we can see the silver lining, we can truly embrace celebrating our Sweet 16! My commitment is to empower the entire Latino community and community at large, and we hope that you will be inspired as you read our publication and the stories of various individuals in various roles they play in our community. Latino Lubbock Magazine has grown with you and with our community and takes pride knowing that we can continue providing Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective! The message of first God, then family, and to never, never forget my community was instilled in me by my grandfather who reminded me to never forget where I came from. Our publication is proof that we never have. Sometimes we get calls and emails from folks that share information for our newspaper. Sometimes it's factual, sometimes not. We do our best to avoid or silence stories that are untrue and strive to live up to our moral obligation to diffuse or put off gossip and share facts. And I take pride knowing that our publication is positive and filled with factual resources and objective news. My take is that gossip stops when you use your brain first and mouth second. Thank you again for being a part of our success! In this month's issue we include information about Lent, as well as well as reminders about colonoscopies, that March is also the Month of the Family, details about the Cesar Chavez Day of Service and so much more. We've also got two great opinion pieces and something for everyone. Don’t forget you can find us on stands, and, online at www.latinolubbock.net also check out our social media pages for up-to-the-minute updates. Y como siempre, Latino Lubbock is committed to our community. Thank you for your support and for reading Latino Lubbock Magazine. We are grateful to be 100,000 readers strong and appreciate our advertisers who help make it possible to keep our publication free. Till next month, thank you for your support and may God bless you! ¡Gracias por su apoyo! Que dios los bendiga. PEACE and random acts of kindness. Que las bendiciones de dios estén contigo siempre! ¡ ¡Feliz mes de la historia de la mujer! Happy Women's History Month! Sinceramente, Christy Martinez-Garcia Publisher & Latino Market Specialist Latino Lubbock Magazine "Lubbock News from a Latino Perspective"
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any people in North M America and the United Kingdom (UK) use
the term “spring forward” and “fall back” when they refer to the Daylight Saving Time (DST). This is mainly due to the fact that DST occurs in the spring season and ends in the fall (or autumn) season in the northern hemisphere, where the United States (USA) is located. The term “to spring forward” refers to when people set the clocks one hour forward, marking the start of DST. It is a term that is
easy to remember for many people. This is because the DST start date coincides with the spring season. It is the time of the year when the days begin to have longer hours of sunlight after the winter’s end, in addition DST, which brings forth an extra hour of daylight in the afternoons or evenings. This year daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March, March 13, 2022 and begins at 2 a.m. So don't forget to spring forward and change your clocks.
2022 Adelante Awards Calling for Nominations os HermaL nos Familia (LHF) of Lub-
bock is now accepting nominations for the 6th Annual “Adelante Awards,” a recognition program that will showcase and honor Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, who excel in their careers and volunteer efforts. Thirteen individuals will be selected in the following categories: Education, Medical, Business Owner, Professional, First Responder, Military/Veteran, Church, Civic/Volunteer, Media, Arts & Entertainment, Athlete/ Athletics Supporter, College Young Adult, and Youth. In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has continuously paved the trail for others. Members of the community can submit a nomination for an individual in the respective category, and an independent, anonymous panel of judges will determine the recipients. The Adelante Awards Gala is LHF's largest fundraiser and benefits many of its programs. And this year's gala theme will be in coordination with the day of the child, day of the book observance that is part of the literacy efforts of Los Hermanos Familia. They invite the public to consider nominating individuals from their organization, business, work-
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place, or church communities whom they believe deserve such recognition. Online nominations can be made at www.loshermanosfamilia.org. To be a sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 792-1212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org.
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