This content is part of The Latin Times' first-ever Special Thematic Week focusing on the rise of Afro Latinos, an identity that represents 10% of all Hispanics and Latinos who live in the U.S., according to figures from Pew Research Center. Discover more articles and interviews we've prepared that explore Afrolatinidad, an idea that sits on the frontier of two minorities (Latinos and African Americans) with all the richness, possibilities and challenges that entails.
For decades now, corporate America has struggled with integrating diverse voices into its leadership positions. In 2022, Hispanics made up about 7% of corporate board representation, while Latinas only held 2%. Though issues of representation are ever present today, one organization is arduously trying to change these realities— the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR). And its CEO, Cid Wilson, is striving to keep incorporating intersectionality into these conversations.
