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Carrie Ferguson Weir: Nominated Best Latina Vlogger

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Carrie Ferguson Weir started vlogging for fun, sharing video cuentos of her familia and what it means to be Latino in the United States. Now, those videos have caught the eyes of so many, and Carrie Ferguson Weir has been nominated for…
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Blogalicious Conference Gathers Latina Bloggers

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Blogalicious gathered a large group of Latina Bloggers this year. The number of Latinas online is sky-rocketing. And with more and more of them turning to websites for ideas on what to buy and where to buy it, bloggers—specifically Latina…
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From Middle Class to Food Stamps: A Latina Mom's Tale

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If you think Food Stamps aren't for people like you, think again! I was at the supermarket checkout line when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make a donation for the needy. I would have liked to, but instead, I flashed my food stamps…
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Monica Olivera: Nominated Best Latina Education Blogger

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Mamiverse contributor Mónica Olivera is one of the Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) awards nominees, as her Mommy Maestra blog is up for Best Latin@ Education Blogger. Mommy Maestra is a site for Latino families who are homeschooling and…
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Rebecca Aguilar: Nominated Best Latina Social Network Leader

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One afternoon in the summer of 2009, Rebecca Aguilar was sitting in her kitchen with her laptop in front of her. She was listening to the 2009 Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Justice Sonia Sotomayor. As she listened to the criticisms…
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Vacationing with Mom: 4 Valuable Lessons on How to Bond and Survive

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In the spirit of love and unity, Mami, my sister, and I decided to spend quality time and take a vacation—together. And my one-year-old niece, who is attached to her mother's breast, literally. Three generations. Our destination: Miami,…
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Season 9, The Finale! The Final Project Runway Recap

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It's over! I'm shedding a tear as I write this recap. This is the first season (and I've watched them all religiously) that I didn't have a strong favorite—or least favorite for that matter. Josh is an egomaniac, but a loveable one; Viktor…
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A Day of the Dead Picture Book: Rosita y Conchita

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If you have been looking for a good book to teach your children the basics of the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, then do a little happy dance because we have found it for you! Written by Eric Gonzalez and Erich Haeger, Rosita…
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Remorseful Convicted Murderer Works to CeaseFire, End Youth Violence

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Eddie Bocanegra is part of a unique group known as “violence interrupters” in CeaseFire, a Chicago-based organization that applies the principles of public health to the brutality of the streets. Founded in 2000 CeaseFire, a grantee of…