Colorism exist. Colorism in any country and any community. It’s the idea that beauty and worth are directly related to proximity of “white-ness” or “white passing” skin…… Read more “MI PIEL MORENA”
Finding Día de los Muertos
I have always struggled with Halloween. As a kid of course I loved it, and I remember wearing a ‘Wonder Woman’ outfit often, however I am not…… Read more “Finding Día de los Muertos”
Reflections In The Confetti
I came across an article, that an artist, Bunny Burson, is using the confetti that was never used on election night at the Jarvis center, to create…… Read more “Reflections In The Confetti”
Cinco de Mayo: The Myth, The Truth, My Culture and Me
My culture is not here for you to laugh at. Cinco de Mayo, the Battle of Puebla. The Mexican army defeats the French! But first, let me…… Read more “Cinco de Mayo: The Myth, The Truth, My Culture and Me”
Hope Springs Eternal
Under the Cherry Blossom trees: look how blue the sky was! I can’t tell you how happy I am that winter is gone. I stood under the…… Read more “Hope Springs Eternal”
Supreme Latina
September 2016 — During ‘Hispanic’ Heritage Month, I wanted to share this beautiful moment. I had gone to visit the National Portrait Gallery with a friend and…… Read more “Supreme Latina”
Double Standards of Protesting
September 2016 – – There was a great discussion this morning on #Kaepernick I have a special place in my heart for our military. I have friends…… Read more “Double Standards of Protesting”
Juan Gabriel…
August 29, 2016 — Across the nation, and here in the Borderland, we are still mourning the loss of the iconic and beloved, Juan Gabriel. I want to…… Read more “Juan Gabriel…”
Vamos Team USA!
August 2016 — We have a Latina on Team USA!!! youngest in the group and only second U.S. born Latina (third Latina overall, 1984 & 2004) to…… Read more “Vamos Team USA!”
Latinas at the Table
August 2016 — I was so proud to represent Dallas Latinas last year for the NAA Latina Leadership Caucus, and I am beyond honored that I would…… Read more “Latinas at the Table”
