Interviews, features and Q&A with relevant and outstanding Latinas.

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The Murder of the Mirabal Sisters: Flashback 1960

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 November 25 marks the 53rd anniversary of the murder of the Mirabal sisters, who are also known as Las Mariposas or The Butterflies. The four Mirabal sisters were civil rights activists in the Dominican Republic. Three…
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Soldaderas: The Women of the Mexican Revolution

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 November 20 is the day we celebrate the Mexican Revolution, that long war (1910-1920) that ended the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and began a new age for Mexico. Every year it seems we only celebrate the heroes:…
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8 Character Traits to Learn from Black Women in American History

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 It takes a woman of strength to forge through uncertain times. Black History Month reminds us to look back at some of the pioneering African-American women who changed history, and the individual character traits they…
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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…
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13 Life Lessons Every Woman Can Learn from Sonia Sotomayor

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In case you’ve been living under a rock, Justice Sonia Sotomayor made history on August 8, 2009, when she was appointed as the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. We think she’s amazing and completely inspirational. What makes her so…
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15 Reasons Why Dolores Huerta is the Mother of Latino Civil Rights

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Dolores Huerta has rightly been called the mother of Latino civil rights. An activist and advocate since the 1950s, she is best known for co-founding with Cesar Chavez the United Farm Workers Union. A new biopic of Chavez, directed by and…
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Rosie Perez's Memoir Will Inspire Latinas

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Before Jennifer Lopez and Selma Hayek became household names, there was Rosie Perez – a fiery, outspoken Puerto Rican who became one of best known Latina actresses in the 1980s for her work in “White Men Can’t Jump” and Spike Lee’s…
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For Luly B. Mom & Entrepreneur, Balance is Bull$h!t!

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Mamiverse is proud to showcase the accomplishments and talents of Latina moms and entrepreneurs. Meet Luly Carreras-Balepogi, founder of Luly B, Inc., and Chispa Marketing, and the author of Balance Is Bull$h!t, a book that offers that the…
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Tata Harper: Organic Skincare Mompreneur

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Tata Harper skincare's tagline is 100% Natural and Non-Toxic Beauty. It's received the Prix d'Excellence de la Beauté Award by Marie Claire, and the facial masque recently received Allure magazine's Best of Beauty Award. Behind the award-winning…