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How This Latina’s Abortion Brought Her Closer to Her Mother

Virginia IsaadJune 20, 2023June 16, 2023

by Virginia IsaadJune 20, 2023June 16, 2023033095

sponsored by “I immediately knew I didn’t want to be pregnant,” says advocate, social worker, and storyteller Joana Calderon, with clarity and bass in her voice. Joana is among the 25% of patients of Hispanic heritage and 24% Catholics who...

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V. Castro’s New Novel Explores Mexican Folklore, La Llorona, & Motherhood

Sofía AguilarJune 16, 2023July 14, 2023

by Sofía AguilarJune 16, 2023July 14, 2023082156

Mexican American author V. Castro is a horror writer who is opening up doors for other Latinas in a white male-dominated genre. In April of this year she released her seventh novel The Haunting of Alejandra which follows the titular...

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Gift Guide: 10 Gifts from Latina-owned Brands to Pamper Your Mami This Mother’s Day

Anna OrtegaMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023

by Anna OrtegaMay 11, 2023May 11, 202303447

Many of our moms were our first heroes, as they made plenty of sacrifices and had to overcome difficult challenges to provide for us, take care of us, and give us the best life they could. If there’s one thing...

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Gift Guide: 15 Gifts from Latina-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day

Sofía AguilarMay 8, 2023May 9, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMay 8, 2023May 9, 202304250

Mother’s Day is coming up and we all know what that means: time to show our love and appreciation for the mamis in our life! Although we should be celebrating our moms all year round, Mother’s Day is a special...

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‘Huesera: The Bone Woman’ Shows the Complicated Pain of Motherhood

Sofía AguilarFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023016100

WARNING: Some spoilers ahead The horror film genre is often reduced to gore and screams but it can also take a frightening look at very real pain and trauma. Huesera: The Bone Woman was directed and co-written by Mexico City-based Michelle...

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Mother of Uvalde Victim Sues Police & Gunmaker in Federal Lawsuit

Sofía AguilarNovember 29, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 29, 202203466

The tragic shooting at Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022 at Robb Elementary School left 19 children and 2 teachers dead and the community is still reeling from the loss. In the wake of the massacre, parents were left asking...

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Kay-Lani Martinez of Viva Glam Kay Talks Entrepreneurship, Motherhood & Motivation

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 21, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 21, 202204132

Like so many first-time moms, Kay-Lani Martinez found herself at home and bored when she was pregnant with her first child almost a decade ago. A makeup artist by trade, she started doing her own makeup and sharing photos of...

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Nopalera Founder Sandra Velasquez Talks Motherhood, Her Roots & Entrepreneurship

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 202206726

Not only do we celebrate Mother’s Day in May, but now, President Joe Biden has declared the week of May 1-7, National Small Business Week, so we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate both moms and small business...

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10 Light & Refreshing Cocktails and Mocktails to Enjoy on Mother’s Day

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 2022May 6, 202207147

There are a few things nearly every mamá wishes for on Mother’s Day: someone else to cook, someone else to clean, and to get to spend some quality time with her niños. Honestly, R&R should be Mother’s Day essentials. We...

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10 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts That Honor Latin Culture

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 2, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 2, 202206841

Not that as a mom myself I’m biased or anything, but Mother’s Day is honestly one of the best holidays of the year. So many of us have incredible mamas or mother figures in our lives, that we love and...

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Resilience in Motherhood is Natural and Celebrated Yet Rest is Not

Nena LezamaMarch 21, 2022March 21, 2022

by Nena LezamaMarch 21, 2022March 21, 202202571

Every night, for a split second, I tease myself into believing that “tomorrow, maybe I’ll sleep in.” The fantasy doesn’t last long as I’m usually brought back to reality by my dog’s bark, my baby’s cry, or a notification from...

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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Pens Children’s Book Inspired by Her Mother

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 2022February 7, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 28, 2022February 7, 202205511

The ever-inspiring Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor, just released her fourth children’s book earlier this week, Just Help! How to Build a Better World, inspired by her beloved mom. Sonia credits her with instilling an attitude of positivity and optimism in...