Mariela Rosario, Author at HipLatina

Every Latino Has a Responsibility to Black Lives Matter

Mariela RosarioJune 5, 2020July 9, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 5, 2020July 9, 202006233

I can’t say I’m surprised, but I’m still disgusted with the number of comments I’ve read across our social media from Latinos screaming that we should be talking about #LatinoLivesMatter instead of Black Lives Matter. I’ve seen comments asking about...

Family

Raising Proud Afro-Latinx and Multi-Racial Children

Mariela RosarioJune 3, 2020July 23, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 3, 2020July 23, 202004788

Let me scream it extra loud so y’all can hear me in the back: LATINO IS NOT A RACE. Latinos come in all races, skin tones, and backgrounds, from Chino-Cubanos to Afro-Peruvians, every single country in Latin America has a...

Lifestyle

5 Ways To Master Multiple Incomes

Mariela RosarioMay 15, 2020July 15, 2020

by Mariela RosarioMay 15, 2020July 15, 202004323

In today’s world, there’s no such thing as job security. It’s important — now more than ever — to secure the bag by way of multiple income streams. It’s getting harder and harder to rely on 9-5 jobs to keep...

Uncategorized

Mariela RosarioMay 5, 2020

by Mariela RosarioMay 5, 202001901

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Culture

How Curanderismo is Helping Me Cope With Coronavirus Anxiety

Mariela RosarioApril 21, 2020July 24, 2020

by Mariela RosarioApril 21, 2020July 24, 202005549

“Tonantzin, do your work. Transform this anxiety into calm and peace.” My teacher called on the Aztec goddess of sacred earth and placed her palms together and finished her online meditation with the word “Omateotl.” I watched on my phone...

Beauty

Celebrate 420 with CBD-Infused Beauty!

Mariela RosarioApril 20, 2020July 24, 2020

by Mariela RosarioApril 20, 2020July 24, 202005088

Cannabis has been considered an ancient form of medicine in indigenous cultures for centuries. It was considered a sacred herb like sage, calendula, and mugwort which all help relieve muscle pain and relax the body. Nowadays, Western society is embracing...

Lifestyle

This Latina Founder is Launching an App to Find Sisterhood in Difficult Times

Mariela RosarioApril 9, 2020July 24, 2020

by Mariela RosarioApril 9, 2020July 24, 202001436

This is a devastating time. I keep trying to come up with the right words, but the truth is, there are no words. People are dying, hospitals are overwhelmed, schools are shut down, and companies are laying off their employees...

Culture

Suzette Quintanilla Spills the Deets on MAC Cosmetics Second Selena Collection

Mariela RosarioApril 6, 2020July 24, 2020

by Mariela RosarioApril 6, 2020July 24, 202002585

Last Tuesday, March 31 marked the 25th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla’s death. She’s been gone for longer than she was alive and yet the Queen of Tejano music continues to remain relevant today. It’s for this reason her older sister...

Lifestyle

15 Livestreaming Workouts That Will Keep You Moving While Quarantined

Mariela RosarioMarch 25, 2020July 29, 2020

by Mariela RosarioMarch 25, 2020July 29, 202003127

The Coronavirus has put the world at a standstill and if you’re doing your part by quarantining and social distancing (because you’re a good citizen), you’re probably going a little stir-crazy by now. If this temporary lockdown has you missing...

News and Entertainment

Dominicana Musicians Breakdown the Complexity of Their Music & Independence Day

Mariela RosarioFebruary 27, 2020July 23, 2020

by Mariela RosarioFebruary 27, 2020July 23, 202001440

For Dominicans, this is a special week of reflection. Around this time every year, events, carnivals, and parties pop up with celebratory flags and red, blue and white fashion. The celebration this year feels a little different. Due to the...

News and Entertainment

Aida Rodriguez Gets Real About the Importance of Self-Care and Using Her Voice

Mariela RosarioDecember 18, 2019July 9, 2020

by Mariela RosarioDecember 18, 2019July 9, 202002158

Aida Rodriguez, a rising star in the stand-up comedy scene whose appearance on Netflix’s Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, is quickly becoming a household name as she continues to use her voice to talk about topics others refuse to touch. “I...

Beauty

Meet Curl Master Dazy Lyn, Creator of the Official Rizos Curls Cut

Mariela RosarioSeptember 20, 2019August 21, 2020

by Mariela RosarioSeptember 20, 2019August 21, 202002712

When I first walked into artist and hairstylist Dazy Lyn’s studio space, I knew this cut was going to be different. Besides the pet bird curly who immediately greeted upon arrival, I’d been escorted in by none other than the...