One Latina Twentysomething’s 12 Tips For Teens

One Latina Twentysomething’s 12 Tips For Teens

Mary Mata February 15, 2012

I am not a wise old crone. I am only 27 and though I have been successful in many realms, I am disgruntled about plenty of things. I am a […]

Jessica Alba Launches Line Of Eco-Friendly Baby Products

Mary Mata February 14, 2012

Just months after the birth of her second daughter, actress Jessica Alba is adding the title of entrepreneur to her résumé, and launching a line of eco-friendly baby products. Alba, […]

Latinos More Likely To Be Wrong About Perceived Infertility

Mary Mata February 9, 2012

Depending on one’s life plans, this may come as a pleasant or unpleasant surprise to all the young couples having unprotected sex out there: They’re not as infertile as they […]

Why Latinas Aren’t Allowed To Be Angry, And Other Stereotypes

Mary Mata February 8, 2012

In a few very tangible ways, Latinas have it rougher than other folks. Not only do we often find ourselves in an ethnic/cultural/linguistic/racial minority, practically cueing others to pile on […]

Poetry May Not Be About Money, But It’s About Much More

Mary Mata January 25, 2012

When I was living or traveling in different countries, I would tell everyone I met that I was a poet. Almost every time, the person inquiring about me seemed genuinely […]

The Tale Of Romney And The DREAMer

NewsTaco January 23, 2012

What happened between an undocumented student and GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a recent Manhattan fundraiser reads like something written by the the Brothers Grimm. A deceivingly simple story […]

Guapura 101: 4 Easy Tips For Healthy, Shiny Hair

Mary Mata January 16, 2012

By Dania Zarate, La Beauty Pie This is to all you gals and guys with curly tresses who are wanting to manage their locks. Tip número 1: Trim your hair at least […]

For Latinos, Medical Cultural Competency Can Be Life Saving

Mary Mata

By Christine Granados Six years ago, my ob-gyn found two millimeters of cancerous cells on my cervix and told me that my uterus should be removed as a precaution. I […]

Being A Latina Means Having A Good Sense Of Humor

Mary Mata January 11, 2012

My friend and I once argued about the comedic talents of women. Though he is very much a fan of female comedians, he claimed that he knew few funny women […]

Guapura 101: Use Olive Oil To Remove Makeup, Exfoliate

Mary Mata January 9, 2012

By Dania Zarate, La Beauty Pie It’s the new year — time for a fresh start, for new goals for resolutions and kicking bad habits out of our lives. I […]