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TIME Latino Leaders

Accelerating the Future

From sharing the warmth and flavor of homemade tortillas with their neighbors, to gathering the Afro-Latinx community by exploring and celebrating literature, to supporting Latin filmmakers, these Latino Leaders are Accelerating the Future of their communities with their creativity and passion. 

Chef Jorge Aguilar and Amanda Rosa

Accelerating the Future of Authentic Mexican Food

Jorge Aguilar and Amanda Rosa, Co-Founders and Co-Owners of Border Town Tortilleria, run a small-batch home manufacturing business focused on bringing a piece of home to their hungry customers with every bite. As masters of their craft with this singular focus, Jorge and Amanda have built a brand out of hustle, grit, determination–and above all, a deep love for their roots and culture.

Calixto Chinchilla

Accelerating the Future of Latino Filmmakers

As a fierce advocate for Latino representation in film and television over the last 25 years, Calixto Chinchilla, the Executive Director of the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), is dedicated to championing the stories created by and for Latino audiences.

Kalima DeSuze

Accelerating the Future of Latino Literature

Kalima DeSuze, a first-generation American from Panama and the owner of Café Con Libros, is a passionate advocate for intersectional and diverse programming. Through her bookstore, she is amplifying the voices of Latinx authors, fostering greater visibility and enriching the literary landscape with inclusivity and depth.