International Society of Black Latinos (ISBL)

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International Society of Black Latinos (ISBL)

Creating awareness of the existence of people who are of Afro-Latino heritage by honoring our rich an Vice President of U.S. Bank
•Drake Dillard, Sr. Letania E.

The mission of the International Society of Black Latinos (ISBL) is to educate the local and broader communities of the existence of Afro-Latinos and the influence that the African Diaspora has had and continues to have on the Latin cultures around the world. Our secondary goal is to reach our youth, particularly, but not limited to, our high risk populations in the inner cities, through workshops and seminars, in local schools and businesses, that reinforce the importance of building a stronger and unified community. Our emphasis is on academia, self-awareness, social acceptance (tolerance), character building, cultural and artistic enrichment and leadership development. Officers and Boardmembers:
Juanita Palacios-Sims, Founder and President
Melissa Shepherd-Williams, Vice President
Lesbia Ross,Treasurer
Faye Bernard-Sneed, Secretary
Maritza Collins, Marketing Director
Priscilla Valldijuli, Public Relations
Benny Blaydes, Educator
Cindya Rodríguez Smith
Elisa Taylor Irish
Haimanot Habtu, Esq. Kera Snell
Kimberli Flores
Lejeune Lockett
Ricardo Mowatt
Ashley London

Honorary Board Members:
•Andrea Berry, (former) Sr. Vice President, Broadcast Operations, Fox Network
Engineering and Operations
•Darrell Brown, Sr. HealthCare Architect at Parsons NOMA
•Ruth Hern, YWCA Greater Los Angeles
•Rev. Ponte
•Rev. Kelvin Sauls
•Jake Ross, Director of Department of Public Social Services
•Maria del Carmen Sicard, Owner, Marimar Travel and Tours
•Oliver Sims, Retired Director of Affiliate Sales, NBC Universal
•Brad Williams, Program Host, KJAZZ and Founder of Grooves On Ice
•Denise Williams-Dillard, Entrepreneur
• Barbara Perkins, Founder/President Life Coach, Image Builders
• Dr. Betty Walker, A-Man, Inc.

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Let’s go deeply into our history.

10/01/2026

Join us for an evening filled with inspiration as we Speak Our Roots! https://blacklatinos.com/events/slammetry-3

09/22/2026

THIS.

09/19/2026

Tanto hemos cantado y bailado ésta canción…

09/17/2026

Reflexionemos.

09/17/2026

On this commemoration of Mexico’s independence from Spain, let’s reflect on its African history.

The president of Mexico who finally issued the decree ending slavery was of African descent himself.

09/10/2026

A Puerto Rican story.

Address

Baldwin Hills
Los Angeles, CA
90008

Telephone

+13237917767

Website

http://www.BlackLatinos.org/

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