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Am I Latino Enough?

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Growing up we knew exactly what we were supposed to be. We were Mexicans, just like our parents, only unlike them, we were born here in the United States. Or so we thought. Then we got to the actual rancho in Mexico where both my parents grew…
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Latino Duos Top Forbes World’s Most Powerful Couples List

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So what do the Obamas, Bill and Melinda Gates, Beyonce and Jay-Z have in common with Shakira and Pique? They all top Forbes 2013 list of the World’s Most Powerful Couples. “These power pairs have become forces in their industries, be…
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Cosmo for Latinas Celebrates Fun Fearless Latina Michelle Rodriguez

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Cosmo for Latinas celebrated its first ever Fun Fearless Latina Awards in New York City last week, where Michelle Rodriguez was named the Fun Fearless Latina of the Year. And let’s face it—the Puerto Rican and Dominican beauty is a total…
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Programs Help Latina Veterans Start New Businesses

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So you served in the military and now you want to start a business. In a slow economy this sounds challenging and downright crazy to some people. But as more Latinas transition from the service back into the civilian sector, they are seeking…
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Modern Moms: Online, Social & Influential

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A new study confirms what moms and the brands that court them have known for some time now; that moms share a huge amount of information on social media, and they are a force to be reckoned with. But the study, conducted by online marketing…
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Latina & Overweight: What’s Your Risk for High Blood Pressure?

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You get married and the pounds suddenly start piling on. While you are pregnant, you put on more than the recommended weight. After the baby, it is hard to shed the extra padding. Whether you learn to love your body as it is or struggle in…
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Dr. Angelica Perez-Litwin Grooms Latina Leaders with the ELLA Institute

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For Angelica Perez-Litwin, PhD, founder and CEO of ELLA Leadership Institute, there are no obstacles—only opportunities. “I don’t label my experiences as failures or obstacles. I have things that have worked out more than others,”…
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LGBT: Equality for All of Our Daughters

Every year, Mother’s Day strikes a special chord with both of us. While it gives us a chance to celebrate our daughters, it also reminds us that our children are still unequal in the eyes of our government. Our daughters, Catherine…
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Zoe Saldana: A Trekkie Latina We Love

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In an entertainment world dominated by light-skinned Latinas, actress Zoe Saldana makes her mark in Hollywood playing diverse roles and showing off her fabulous sense of style. Saldana is Dominican and Puerto Rican and considers herself “una…