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30 BIPOC Songs That Remind You That You Are 100% That Chica

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 27, 2019July 16, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 27, 2019July 16, 202009572

All women deserve to feel like they’re THAT CHICK, as often and for as long as possible. There is so much strength, resilience, intelligence (including emotional intelligence), beauty, and other amazingness that come from each and every female, that this...

Culture

15 Things to Know About Legendary Chicana Activist Dolores Huerta

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 1, 2019August 6, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 1, 2019August 6, 202009100

Born in Dawson, New Mexico, in 1930, Chicana activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta stood up for farm workers, and in the process fought for POC, Latinxs, women, and all of humanity. Alongside the equally-iconic Chicano activist Cesar Chavez, Huerta...

News and Entertainment

How Cardi B Helped Me Through Heartbreak

HipLatinaFebruary 14, 2019August 14, 2020

by HipLatinaFebruary 14, 2019August 14, 202001723

Cardi B’s lyrics are explicit and may be hard to understand for those not well versed in colloquial street talk. However, there are lots of lessons women can learn from Belcalis Almanzar. For me, some of these lessons needed to...

Lifestyle

How to Handle Work Drama Like a Boss

HipLatinaOctober 8, 2018August 27, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 8, 2018August 27, 202002024

Throughout Season 3 of the iconic HBO hit series “Insecure,” we watched as Molly, played by comedian Yvonne Orji, finds herself at odds with a male coworker who not only keeps stealing her thunder — but also manages to bring...

News and Entertainment

How Women Are Winning The 2018 Primaries

kamariSeptember 25, 2018September 10, 2020

by kamariSeptember 25, 2018September 10, 20200663

These days, when Barack Obama speaks the majority of Americans perk up and listen. Since the end of his presidency, Obama’s public presence has curtailed dramatically— often to the chagrin of many citizens who not only supported his policy but...

News and Entertainment

Jennifer Lopez Will Play a Stripper in Upcoming Film And It’s Totally Empowering

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 7, 2018September 11, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 7, 2018September 11, 202001488

Jennifer Lopez has just announced that she will star as a stripper in the upcoming film titled Hustlers. First instinct might be to roll your eyes and assume it’s just another way for her to show off her famous body, but...

Lifestyle

The 5 Best Online Communities For Female Travelers

Priscilla BlossomJuly 25, 2018September 23, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomJuly 25, 2018September 23, 202002625

Traveling with friends and family can be a lot of fun but solo travel has really taken off in recent years and for good reason! Traveling alone can be empowering in so many ways. It gives you a chance to...