Latinos Don’t Have To Pick One Political Identity
Latinos Don’t Have To Pick One Political Identity
By María Cardona Last week’s Republican debate brought some interesting surprises. As a Latina Democrat, the biggest one I saw wasNewt Gingrich’s defense of a legalization program for undocumented immigrants who […]
Growing To Embrace Growing Older
When I was 21, I started to notice that some gray hair was beginning to sprout. That was my first introduction to aging, but I didn’t think anything of it. […]
How Much Money Must I Spend To Look “Feminine Enough”?
I often have anxiety when getting dressed in the morning. Mostly because there is often a fine and arbitrary line between figure-flattering, feminine clothing, and clothing that may be considered […]
Guapura 101: Make That Manicure Last Longer
Ok, if you’ve been reading NewsTaco for a while, then you know that I’m a huge fan of nailpolish and manicures. Perhaps this comes from a few decades’ worth of […]
Latinas Lag In College Graduation Rates Compared To Peers
A new study shows that while second-generation Latinas are enrolling in college at the same rates as their third-generation non-Hispanic white counterparts, they are 18% less likely to finish school […]
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes And My First Campaign Event
By Rebecca Soto El Paso, Texas — Congressman Silvestre Reyes, of the 16th District in Texas, launched his campaign in El Paso over the weekend, on November 11 with a […]
Univision Planning Money-Saving Boob Cutbacks
Miami, Florida — Economic troubles have ransacked virtually every media outlet and have made budget slashing a necessary byproduct in boardrooms across the country. Countless long-respected newspapers and magazines have been […]
One Way To Help Latina Entrepreneurs
Brenda Carrera cannot put her finger exactly on what it was that inspired her to become a business owner, but she does say it’s something she’s wanted to do for […]
My Love-Hate Relationship With Machismo
I love machos. I hate machos. Machos are jerks. Women raise macho jerks. ¡Ay qué macho! Sigh. Sometimes, this cultural identity stuff gets kinda complicated. I suppose you could begin […]
Despite Digital Divide Latinas Are Empowered By The Internet
By Laura Donnelly Gonzalez, co-founder Latinitas Navigating the youth conference circuit, I’m always astounded by enthusiastic representatives from corporate curriculum companies who swear the digital divide is declining, often through flashy […]