When it comes to voudou there’s a plethora of things that would come to your mind. Whether it rag dolls covered in pins, the whirls...[Read More]
Latinx Issues
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Growing up in the United States I not only identified as a Latina, but more so as Mexican-American. I was a young girl growing up...[Read More]
Growing up in a Mexican household, we all knew what our roles were. I was a first generation college student and had all of the opportunities in...[Read More]
For many first-generation Latinx women, leaving home is an act of rebellion. It is the beginning of separating from the nest, an act that can...[Read More]
Each year Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th – October 15th, and is a time to honor the rich cultures and contributions of Latinx folks...[Read More]
*This article is a continuation of our Black History Month celebration* Since the people I interviewed in this article, including myself, come from the islands...[Read More]
In many ways, I consider self-care as being a radical notion for self-sacrificing nonprofit leaders. It reminds me of the revolutionary writer Audre Lorde’s perspective,...[Read More]
It goes without saying that the Super Bowl is one of America’s largest cultural holidays. Super Bowl LIV features teams from San Francisco (The 49ers)...[Read More]
In December 2019, Women Advance will be rerunning some of our favorite stories during the year. There are too many amazing stories to highlight, but...[Read More]
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As part of my personal healing, I have been working through some childhood memories and experiences I feel have affected my life on different levels....[Read More]