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Follow Friday Internet News Roundup: Latinas and Elections

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We’re back from People en Español Festival, presented by Target, and after a weekend of Twitter parties, giveaways, makeovers and concerts, we’re back to our “regular” routine, if such a thing exists. We’re already planning more…
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Elianne Ramos: Confessions of a Social Media Geek

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You’ve probably heard Elianne Ramos’ name before. She’s an active volunteer at Latinos in Social Media (LATISM), where she writes the organization’s blog, leads the weekly Twitter chats and helped coordinate this May’s first top…
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Author Reyna Grande's Harrowing Immigrant Past

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When author Reyna Grande’s 9-year-old son whined about walking to the local YMCA in their hometown of Whittier, California, she reminded him how lucky he and his sister were. “I ran across the U.S./Mexico border when I was your age,”…
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The Temptation: Alisa Valdes on Her New Novel, Love and Paranormal Activity

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New York Times bestselling author and Mamiverse contributor Alisa Valdes has released a new book, this time a young adult fiction novel, The Temptation. The first in a trilogy titled The Kindred and published by HarperCollins’ imprint HarperTeen,…
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What Is Latina? An Interview with Marabina Jaimes

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Marabina Jaimes is the Emmy Award Winning-Host of PBS’ Storytime! and the voice of Mary Alice Young, the narrator of Desperate Housewives, in the Spanish version of ABC’s hit primetime series. With hundreds of commercials in both Spanish…
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Hispanicize Founder, Blogger, PR Pro and Mom: Angela Sustaita-Ruiz

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Angela Sustaita-Ruiz is a woman who knows how to juggle. The Texas native of Mexican descent is the mother of three, and is expecting another child this summer. But in addition to being a mom, Angela is also the co-founder of Latina Mom…
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Women Warriors: Latinas Soldier On

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Although only a few of my relatives have served in the military, their time there has had a huge impact on my life. Yes, both my parents are textbook products of the "Baby Boom" and all it symbolizes, but there's more. Because both my grandfathers…
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Maria Cardona: Wise Latina Mom & Political Operative

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Editor’s Note: Cardona will serve as Mamiverse contributing editor, guiding readers through the political process, and analyzing issues important to the influential Latina mom vote. Hobnobbing at the White House is business as usual for…
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20 Questions with Soledad O'Brien

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Soledad O’Brien’s new CNN morning show, Starting Point, debuts Monday, January 2 from 7-9am (ET) where she will be reporting live from the Iowa Caucuses. Instead of asking the usual questions about this exciting new venture and her…