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When a curvy body is healthy: Latinas as ideal of beauty and health

Mary Mata June 20, 2013

By Martha Garcia, Saludify Size 2, size 8, size 12 — what is the size for “healthy”?  Latinas are often known for their voluptuous and curvy bodies. Just think Jennifer Lopez […]

Texas Governor Vetos Funding For Mexican-American Studies

Mary Mata

Let’s hear it for STEAM – not just STEM – education

Mary Mata June 19, 2013

Juanes takes on key public health issue for young Latinos

Mary Mata

By Nia Terrero, NBCLatino Latinos are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for approximately 21 percent of all new HIV infection cases in the United States. That’s nearly three times the […]

Texas Legislature Denies Path to Equality in Health Care Access

Mary Mata

By Juan Flores, La Fe Policy Research and Education Center I have disliked the Medicaid program, but not enough to deter my support for the Medicaid Expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). […]

Dream Act applicant says man took money, ran

Mary Mata

By Kerry Kavanaugh, wsbtv ATHENS, Ga. — Local students working to qualify for the Dream Act say their efforts may have been derailed. They say the former director of an Athens nonprofit, […]

Niño prodigio michoacano estudiará Física Cuántica en Harvard

Mary Mata

By Notimex/Animal Político Un michoacano de 11 años de edad y quien es considerado como uno de los tres niños prodigio del país, viajará a Estados Unidos para estudiar en la Universidad de […]