Latinx family Archives

Being an Independent Mexican Daughter Isn’t Easy but It’s Worth It

Virginia IsaadAugust 27, 2022

by Virginia IsaadAugust 27, 202205888

It is common knowledge Latinx parents, conservative ones at least, do not let their children, especially women, move out until marriage. I am the child of two Mexican parents who were not married for most of my life, however, having...

Family

White Wellness Culture Has Influenced The Way I’m Parenting & It’s Bittersweet

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 13, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 13, 202202853

When I gave birth to my first child almost 10 years ago, none of my family seemed to understand my parenting choices. They were supportive and curious, and far more helpful than judgmental, but they noticed immediately that I was...

News and Entertainment

4-Year-Old Raiden Gonzalez Lost Both His Parents to Covid-19

Virginia IsaadNovember 18, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 18, 202003501

When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the initial reports stated that the elderly and those with underlying health issues were most vulnerable. Now stories like that of 4-year-old Raiden Gonzalez are sobering reminders that no one is immune. Raiden’s parents...

News and Entertainment

New ‘Red Table Talk’ Series Spinoff with Estefan Family Addresses Lili Estefan’s Divorce

Johanna FerreiraOctober 8, 2020October 27, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraOctober 8, 2020October 27, 202004259

Jada Pinkett Smith did a big thing in pop culture when she first launched her Facebook Watch web series, Red Talk Talk. Since 2018, the show has left so many of us glued to our phone or laptop screens, as...