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Mexican Master Tequila Distiller Estela Anguiano Launches Her Own Tequila Brand

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by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson01687
Trailblazer. Master Tequila Distiller. Latina in STEM. Mexicana. Mom. These are some of the titles Estela Anguiano, who was born and raised in Mexico, holds and now she can add “jefa” since launching her own brand of tequila. The move...
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News and Entertainment

Rita Moreno and AOC Talk Abortion following Overturn of Roe v. Wade

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by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson01469
Iconic Puerto Rican actress, Rita Moreno, 90, shared how in 1973 she became pregnant while dating fellow Hollywood legend Marlon Brando and the subsequent trauma from her abortion. The Oscar winner is speaking out about her experience in the aftermath...
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Culture Lifestyle

The Indigenous History of Ceviche + Ceviche Recipes for Summer

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by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson02565
Ceviche is a ubiquitous seafood dish throughout Latin America that originated in pre-colonial Peru. A lot of us grew up eating it at least occasionally, especially those of us who have family members from a coastal town in our countries...
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Lifestyle

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

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by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson01968
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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News and Entertainment

DACA 10th Anniversary: How It Started & Where It is Now

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by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson03465
Today is the 10th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and it should feel monumental, but for many immigrants, the uncertainty today is greater than ever. DACA was created in 2012 when President Barack Obama took executive action...
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Lifestyle

10 Products from LGBTQIA+ Latinx Companies You Need

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by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson02054
While Pride Month makes it “trendy” to support LGBTQIA+ companies, it’s important to show that support all year long. It brings us joy to see that beautiful rainbow flag splashed everywhere during the month of June and the rest of the...
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Culture Family

Doulas & Midwives Can Help Latina Moms Reclaim Ancestral Birthing Practices

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by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson02839
Even in the best of circumstances pregnancy and childbirth can seem like daunting milestones for many women. For Latinas and women of color, it’s oftentimes even more complicated. Some believe that by reclaiming some of our ancestral birth practices —...
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Family News and Entertainment

Enough is Enough! My Children Deserve to Feel Safe at School

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by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson02779
This morning I sent my kids off to school just minutes after I saw the face of 10-year-old Xavier Lopez on my Facebook news feed as one of the first victims identified in the latest school shooting. It was early...
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