I grew up in a Mexican household speaking the language and eating the food, but most importantly, learning about all the different traditions the beautiful...[Read More]
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What is a strong woman? I often ask myself that question. Our individualistic society seems to only focus on the successful business woman, the scientist,...[Read More]
Sofia Enriquez is an artist who expresses the diversity, greatness, and vibrant culture that represents who she is as well as her heritage. The way...[Read More]
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As someone who is in the middle of the immigration process with her spouse, I can tell you that the process is stressful, scary and...[Read More]
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As a first-generation child of immigrants, I have spent countless hours exploring the complexities of my identity. I often reflect upon the lessons learned throughout...[Read More]
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Growing up as a young Honduran-Panamanian immigrant in the United States, I predominantly found community within U.S. Latinx student groups. In these groups, I found...[Read More]
I still remember being in middle school in rural North Carolina and having one of my best friends tell me, “Marcela, I don’t see you...[Read More]
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November 20th marks “Latina Equal Pay Day,” the day when pay for Latinx women catches up to that of white men from the previous year....[Read More]
Growing up I had a father who most would just categorize as Latino, because of his Mexican background, but he chose to identify with his...[Read More]
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I remember the confusion, dare I say shock, I felt when I heard my Human Resources Director utter the word, “unpaid.” It was like a...[Read More]