 He became Grand Marshall for the Latino Heritage Parade in Pasadena, CA and the Mendez High School Parade in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.In 2019, Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights, produced the full staged version of "Always Running," co-adapted by Luis J. Rodriguez and Hector Rodriguez, selling out every weekend since August 31 and extended three times.He also became a frequent speaker throughout the United States, represented by the Steven Barclay Agency of Petaluma CA.