July 21, 2022

The Boy from Mexico: A Children’s Book Written and Illustrated by Edward Dennis

Latino Business Report Episode 35 - In this episode, we will be talking with Edward Dennis a Mexican American illustrator and educator who wrote a bilingual book that he hopes will inspire a dialogue between parents and their children on immigration issues. The U.S.-Mexico border has millions of crossings each year. The Boy from Mexico is just one of those millions of stories told through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Luz. This book is a great way to introduce the concept of immigration to children. Dennis believes the story will empower children to develop their own opinion on the topic. It is a story of hope, determination, and finding one’s place in the world, it’s a story that needs to be told.

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Beat the Heat

Record-setting high temperatures are occurring around the U.S. this summer, and potentially the next few future summers. Workplaces are beginning to struggle with keeping their employees cool. Heat in the United States is deadly, with heat fatalities being the estimated direct cause of death of more than 1,300 Americans a year, and extreme heat also contributes to an unknown amount of cardiovascular, respiratory, and stress-related deaths according to a study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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Meet TAMACC Graduate Fellow Cortland Treon Cortland Treon was born in Abilene, Texas, and grew up in Okinawa, Japan. Growing up in an Air Force family, Cortland understands the sacrifices service families must make and the struggles that come with that lifestyle. Cortland graduated last May with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Texas State University. He is working towards his master’s in Business Administration and is expected to graduate this fall. Cortland has a passion for marketing and believes in the power of community outreach. He previously volunteered for the San Marcos River Foundation where he helped the foundation target and reach more Texas State students for their volunteer river cleanup efforts. Cortland is also a big supporter of small businesses and recognizes their importance in building communities.   Cortland is eager to apply his learning experiences from his business schooling to help TAMACC fulfill its mission and duties of supporting Texas Hispanic businesses.

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