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Midwives and Doulas are Tending to Womb Trauma in Women of Color

Nena LezamaJuly 26, 2022

by Nena LezamaJuly 26, 202202521

Pregnancy and giving birth, particularly for a first-time mom, remain somewhat of a mystery for many women. During pregnancy, the mainstream conversation revolves around the dos and don’ts of surviving the intensity of the next nine months. But no one...

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It Shouldn’t Be This Hard To Find A Mentor That Looks Like Me, But It Is

Nena LezamaJanuary 31, 2022February 1, 2022

by Nena LezamaJanuary 31, 2022February 1, 202203272

At my former job, I told a Human Resources representative that I was concerned about the company’s culture and it had to do with the lack of diversity and inclusion. My primary concern came from not seeing much minority representation...

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Imposter Syndrome and How to Combat it With Spiritual Practice

Virginia IsaadAugust 26, 2021September 27, 2022

by Virginia IsaadAugust 26, 2021September 27, 202208735

Imposter syndrome, a term we’ve likely heard in our lives, which is probably why you’ve landed here. Imposter syndrome tends to settle in when we’re ready to step into our birthright of confidence and showcase our influence to the external world...

Lifestyle

5 WOC Who Have Opened Up About Their Struggles with Eating Disorders

Pamela AvilaFebruary 26, 2021

by Pamela AvilaFebruary 26, 202105395

About 29 million Americans experience a clinically significant eating disorder during their lifetime, reports The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. But of that significant number of people, only one-third who struggle with eating disorders will ever receive treatment. The numbers...

News and Entertainment

New Mexico Becomes First State to Elect All Women of Color to the House

Virginia IsaadNovember 5, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 5, 202003124

Women of color ran for Congress in record numbers this year leading to a historic moment for New Mexico when it became the first state to elect all WOC for the House of Representatives. On Wednesday the state confirmed victories...

Family

Why Community-Based Doulas are a Lifeline for Latinas

Mariela RosarioJune 11, 2020June 10, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 11, 2020June 10, 2020011773

Becoming a mom is the most sacred and wonderful gift women are blessed with. Yet this miraculous experience can be quite different depending on who you are and where you live. This is especially true today, as the pandemic can...

Lifestyle

7 Ways to Stay Sane & Healthy Through the Coronavirus Quarantine

Johanna FerreiraMarch 19, 2020February 8, 2022

by Johanna FerreiraMarch 19, 2020February 8, 202202996

The Coronavirus hasn’t reached its peak yet. Meaning that since doctors and scientists haven’t yet created a vaccine, more and more people will be infected so staying indoors is more imperative now than ever since it prevents the virus from...

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These Femtech Companies Founded by WOC Are Innovating Women’s Healthcare

Yvette MontoyaSeptember 18, 2019July 29, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaSeptember 18, 2019July 29, 202005602

In 2019 women in the U.S. and all over the world are still dangerously underserved by the medical community and the healthcare gap is compounded even further for women of color. For a long time, women’s bodies and health concerns...

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More Women of Color Are Joining the Workforce Than Ever Before

Araceli CruzSeptember 11, 2019July 28, 2020

by Araceli CruzSeptember 11, 2019July 28, 202001513

In today’s chaotic era of deportations and mass shootings, we rarely have good news to report. Today, however, is a new day and we’re excited about this one: more women of color are joining the workforce than ever before! Not...

News and Entertainment

AOC and The Squad Are Superheroes in New Comic Book

Virginia IsaadAugust 28, 2019July 31, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 28, 2019July 31, 202002642

AOC and The Squad are getting the superhero treatment with the upcoming release of AOC and the Freshman Force: New Party, Who Dis? featuring them as a superhero team fighting corruption, racism, and the GOP. The subtitle reads “we’re not...

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‘Icons of Style’ Exhibit in Houston Shows the WOC Who Greatly Influenced Fashion

Johanna FerreiraAugust 13, 2019July 30, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraAugust 13, 2019July 30, 202002957

Houston, TX is known for its melting pot of ethnicities as it trail blazes ahead offering travelers a mecca of entertainment options to choose from. Most recently, the Bayou City debuted its newest exhibit to hit the town —“Icons of...

Culture

7 Tinted Moisturizers That Work For WOC With Darker Complexions

HipLatinaMarch 6, 2019August 11, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 6, 2019August 11, 2020015124

It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that it’s 2019 and we still don’t have enough Tinted Moisturizers and BB creams for women of color. Brands Have finally been catching up to the fact that not offering enough...