Nicole Young, Author at HipLatina

Latinx Owned Tequila Brands to Support This Cinco de Mayo

Nicole YoungMay 5, 2021

by Nicole YoungMay 5, 20210473

Tequila is an integral part of Cinco de Mayo and Mexican culture and since margaritas are an integral part of festivities it makes sense to support Latinx-owned brands. Over the past few years, celebrities like Mario Lopez and Oscar de...

Culture

A Guide to Latin America’s Most Iconic Dance Styles

Nicole YoungApril 29, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 29, 202104203

The cliche that music is a universal language is a cliche for a reason as music truly connects people while also telling the history of a culture. Many Latin American countries use music and dance to keep their traditions alive...

Lifestyle

9 Latina Therapists Share Stress Relieving Tips and Practices

Nicole YoungApril 23, 2021April 27, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 23, 2021April 27, 202101217

The pandemic that dominated most of 2020 was hard on all of us which meant we dealt with an overwhelming amount of stress every single day. Stress has been dubbed “the silent killer” because the effects are gradual but, if...

Family

10 Educational Apps for Children and Young Adults with Autism

Nicole YoungApril 20, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 20, 202101357

Autism impacts all communities but the Latino community, in particular, suffers from a lack of access to information among other issues that can affect if and when children are diagnosed. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...

Lifestyle

Selena-Inspired Gifts Every Fan Should Own

Nicole YoungApril 16, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 16, 202102134

Selena Quintanilla‘s star has only grown brighter since her death more than two decades ago and her songs including “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom“, “Como La Flor,” and “Dreaming of You” remain streaming staples. Her iconic outfits, unforgettable performances, and love...

Family

Barriers to Diagnosing Autism Among Latino Families

Nicole YoungApril 15, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 15, 202104835

Latino families face serious obstacles on a daily basis and access to health care is one of them. Unfortunately, there are disparities in diagnosis and treatment of autism among Latino families. Things that prevent Latino parents from seeking medical advice...

Lifestyle

Stress Relieving Activities You Can Do Every Day

Nicole YoungApril 9, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 9, 202101329

Every day we experience some form of stress on top of the stress that’s been weighing on us for a long time. This past year has probably been one of the most stressful times in our lives with lock downs...

Culture

9 Influential Latinas with Their Very Own Barbie Doll

Nicole YoungMarch 31, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 31, 202102822

Mattel has created Barbies that represent different cultures and started campaigns that aim to inspire young girls all over the world to live their dreams. Over the past decade, Barbie has honored so many amazing women and highlighted Latin culture...

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11 Latino-Owned Wines Representing Our Culture

Nicole YoungMarch 24, 2021March 26, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 24, 2021March 26, 2021010061

Vineyards and the overall business of winemaking aren’t exactly known to be a diverse industry but we are seeing a growth in Latino-owned brands. Many of us forget that each vineyard has a story and if you only knew the history...

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11 Latina Athletes Who Have Made History in Sports

Nicole YoungMarch 23, 2021March 31, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 23, 2021March 31, 202102482

While today there are more opportunities for young girls to participate in sports, we owe it to influential Latina athletes who opened that door and changed the game for future generations. Among them is Cuban Olympic Gold Medalist Yumileidi Cumbá...

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10 Latino/Hispanic Celebrities You May Not Know Have Asian Roots

Nicole YoungMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021026217

Latinidad comes in all shades and yet Afro-Latinxs and Asian Latinxs remain marginalized despite large populations throughout Latin America. While the mainstream idea of what someone who is Latinx looks like remains tied to people like Jennifer Lopez and Ricky...

Lifestyle

Upgrade Any Room with These Latinx Home Decor Designers

Nicole YoungMarch 10, 2021March 11, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 10, 2021March 11, 202102185

It’s been about a year now since quarantine started and if you haven’t done so already, you’re probably ready to redesign your living space. You may also feel like it’s time to change that bedspread, upgrade that table, or finally...