Latinos Don’t Have To Pick One Political Identity

Latinos Don’t Have To Pick One Political Identity

Mary Mata December 6, 2011

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

Mary Mata December 1, 2011

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”?

Mary Mata November 22, 2011

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

Mary Mata November 21, 2011

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

Mary Mata November 17, 2011

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

Mary Mata November 15, 2011

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

Mary Mata November 10, 2011

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

Mary Mata November 9, 2011

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

Mary Mata

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

Mary Mata

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 […]