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Dominican-American Priscilla Jiminian Built a Skincare Brand That Honors Her Heritage

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2021September 5, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 31, 2021September 5, 2021014006

At just 34 years old, Afro-Latina Priscilla Jiminian is on the path to creating a veritable skincare empire. Priscilla was raised in the Bronx and has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and it wasn’t an easy path to where...

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Digame: Ana Flores Talks Building Community through We All Grow Latina

Virginia IsaadApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 30, 2021April 30, 202106092

Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Ana Flores is the founder and CEO of #WeAllGrow Latina (formerly Latina Bloggers Connect) the first network of Latina influencers...

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Jen Zeano Designs Claims Knockoff T-Shirts Sold in Department Store

Virginia IsaadAugust 24, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 24, 202007811

Jen Zeano Designs is a beloved queer-Latina owned small business based in South Texas that designed the “Latina Power” tee and centers their products around Latinx empowerment. They recently learned from their customers that discount department store Ross is selling...

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Latinx Designer Launches Activewear Inspired by Indigenous Patterns

HipLatinaNovember 13, 2018November 25, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 13, 2018November 25, 202004272

Natalie Arribeno, 33, was at a music concert when she spotted an indigenous woman at a booth selling guayaberas and dresses and was immediately drawn to her. She tried to engage with the artisan who seemed taken aback by her...

Culture

8 Curly Hair Brands Owned by Women of Color To Try

cindyApril 23, 2018October 15, 2020

by cindyApril 23, 2018October 15, 202016203

We are living in a day and age when we are spoiled for choice when it comes to curly hair products. That was far from the case 20 years ago, but luckily many entrepreneurs rose up to the challenge and...