Slang Wrangling: 10 Latino Expressions We Can Never Resist
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Spanish slang is often sassy, sometimes inexplicable and all around fun. Honestly, sometimes English just doesn’t have the right words to truly express whatever message it is we’re trying to get across. It’s then that we choose Latino…
Timeless Taboo: 10 Reasons Why Talking About Politics Can Ruin Your Day
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It is a basic rule of social etiquette to steer clear of topics like politics. You don’t want to incite anger or passion about anything controversial nor do you want to contribute to a confrontational atmosphere, regardless of the setting.
That…
The Struggle: 10 Reasons Why Latina Actresses Have it Bad in Hollywood
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Despite the success of box office stars Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba and Salma Hayek, famous Hispanic women still have a tough time in Hollywood. Jessica Alba herself summed it up well in an interview with Elle magazine: “I’m half Latin,…
The Hollywood “Virgins”—20 Virgo Celebs We’ll Always Love
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The reign of Virgo begins on August 23 and ends on September 22. This earthy sign has some unique characteristics that make us love those it has claimed. Virgos are known for their intelligence, analytical skill and attention to detail but…
Do Stuff: 14 Reasons Why Finding Hobbies is Great for Your Relationship
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A happy and successful relationship has many facets, which include finding hobbies. One of the things that makes a great relationship is maintaining a sense of individuality—each party contributing their uniqueness to the shared experience,…
15 Hilarious Expressions You Know Thanks to Your Latino Grandparents
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September 7 is Grandparents Day and, as always, we’re celebrating! As a culture, Latinos value our grandparents and their hilarious Hispanic quotes. As Tony nominated actress, Olga Merediz tells the American Grandparents Association, “In…
The Saddest Clown: 19 Reasons Why We Still Can’t Stop Reflecting on the Robin Williams Tragedy
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The Robin Williams biography is robust. He was a comic genius and he was an American institution in and of himself. Robin Williams’ death by suicide on August 11, 2014 shook the nation and we’re left with questions, uncertainty and a deep,…
10 Surprising Facts About Labor Day
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For most of us the arrival of Labor Day is a mixed blessing. Summer is over—along with family vacations and lazy weekends at the pool. That’s the kind of sad part. The good news is kids start back to school, the crisp days of autumn arrive…
10 Latina Politicians You Need to Know Now
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UPDATED August 1st, 2016
Not very long ago being a woman or being Hispanic was very different than it is today—in both cases you would have had to fight for some of your most basic civil rights. Thankfully, we have come a long way and not…