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The First Gen Struggles of Not Feeling Latina Enough

damarisgaleanoAugust 10, 2022

by damarisgaleanoAugust 10, 202205439

Being the daughter of immigrants from El Salvador and Honduras, I am constantly straddling two identities. I’m Latina in one and American in the other. But I never seem to be enough on either side. I’m too “gringa” to be...

Family Lifestyle

Empowering Back to School Crafts for Kiddos

jennifervasquezAugust 2, 2022August 4, 2022

by jennifervasquezAugust 2, 2022August 4, 2022058213

When your kids head back to school, that means they’re getting ready for another year of learning. Their education doesn’t have to end in the classroom, and there are entertaining activities you can do at home, together, to help enrich...

Family

How I’m Balancing Work With Being an Active School Mom

jennifervasquezAugust 1, 2022August 8, 2022

by jennifervasquezAugust 1, 2022August 8, 2022054991

The struggle is real when you’re trying to make sure your kids are getting their homework done while getting caught up on work emails. It can feel like walking on a tightrope, balancing a job and motherhood, but you’re not...

Family Lifestyle

How I’m Preparing My Kids for the First Week of School

jennifervasquezAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022

by jennifervasquezAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022079798

It’s that time when summer vacation is winding down, and you and your kids need to shift gears to the school year ahead. In all honesty, it can be stressful thinking about the long checklist you have to get through...

News and Entertainment

Meet the Latina Songwriters Behind Songs Like “Despacito” and “Dollar”

Nicole YoungMarch 18, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 18, 202202967

Did you know that some of the most popular Latin songs were written by women? Writers like Erika Ender who co-wrote the hit single “Despacito” or Elena Rose who brought us “Dollar” by Becky G. Here, we look to spotlight...

Lifestyle

Mayra Wendolyne Talks Living Low Carb and Age Gap Love

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 9, 2022February 28, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 9, 2022February 28, 2022025831

In just five years, Mayra Wendolyne, has built an Instagram following of 1.6 million, she has over a million followers on TikTok and more than 500,000 people subscribe to her YouTube channel, Low Carb Love. Those numbers are massive, especially...

Culture Family

Mal Hija: The Strain of Not Meeting My Mom’s Expectations

Laysha MacedoFebruary 8, 2022February 9, 2022

by Laysha MacedoFebruary 8, 2022February 9, 202206818

After being sent back home from school due to the COVID-19 pandemic , I once again spent a lot of time with my family. During that time, coupled with many gaps of time spent alone in my room, I had...

Lifestyle News and Entertainment

Best of 2021: 10 of the Top Latinx Influencers of the Year

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 20, 2021December 20, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 20, 2021December 20, 202109820

From celebrities like Selena Gomez to politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Latinxs are some of the most influential people in the country, so it should come as no surprise that some of the most prominent influencers and up-and-coming creators on social...

Culture Lifestyle

11 Latinas Using Their Platforms to Empower Through Education

Laysha MacedoNovember 24, 2021November 24, 2021

by Laysha MacedoNovember 24, 2021November 24, 2021014471

Academia is a difficult one to breakthrough especially as a woman and person of color, especially when it comes to Predominantly White Institutes (PWIs). According to a report from the Pew Research Center, Latinx adults are less likely to earn...

Lifestyle

Books For and By Latinx to Help You Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

Nicole YoungOctober 29, 2021

by Nicole YoungOctober 29, 202105218

It’s no secret we love to enjoy good food and while we’re all about eating what you love, it’s also important to incorporate healthy foods into your regular routine. There are plenty of cookbooks out there it can get overwhelming...

News and Entertainment

Salvadoran Director Tatiana Huezo Debuts Film About War in Mexico at Cannes

Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 2021

by Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 202104843

When the lineup for Cannes 2021 was revealed it was apparent that there is very little Latin-American representation within the lineup, both in front and behind the screen. This makes Latina director Tatiana Huezo’s presence at Cannes even more noteworthy;...

Beauty News and Entertainment

Becky G Launches Treslúce, a Make-Up Line Inspired by Her Mexican Roots

Virginia IsaadJune 28, 2021June 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 28, 2021June 29, 2021089363

Second-generation Mexican-American Becky G wanted to make sure of two things in the development of her makeup line: that it feature her Mexican roots and that it be all that she’s always wanted in makeup. The 24-year-old “Sin Pijama” singer...