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The Psychology of Hair: A Mane Obsession

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 “I’m going to grow out my hair,” I announced to my partner Joseph as we were entering our apartment building. For him, the comment came out of the blue. For me, it was a subject I’d been musing about for…

Sh*t White Girls Say to Latinas

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“You don’t look Spanish….” How many of us haven’t heard that one before? Christina Igaraividez’s spot-on montage of the blissfully ignorant comments so many Latinas endure on a daily basis is absolutely hilarious. Sharp satire is…
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How Relocating Could Advance Your Career

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If you are one of the many Americans looking for work, things are still pretty rough out there. After all, the unemployment rate in the United States, while up slightly, was still 8.3% in January. Even if you are currently employed and looking…
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The New Online Latina Mom

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Online Latina Moms are quite comfortable with technology (owning laptops, smart phones and tablet computers) in big numbers. When they go online they prefer to get information via articles, are interested in a Latina point of view, and are on…
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The Latina Mom Vote: Florida Poll Reveals Support for Obama, Jobs & Dream Act

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With just a few days before the Florida primary election a new survey conducted by Mamiverse shows that Latina mom voters in the Sunshine State are less than impressed by the GOP candidate pool, with more than two-thirds noting “none of…
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Latina Celebs Who Love to Give Back and How You Can Help

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Many Latina Celebs love to give back, especially during the holidays! I can promise you that women working together—linked, informed and educated—can bring peace and prosperity to this forsaken planet. —Isabel Allende The holiday…

How To Get Eva Longoria's ‘Faux’ Bob

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Want to see how you'd look with a bob without committing to an actual haircut ? Eva Longoria loves to play with this hairstyle, and Johnny Lavoy walks you through it step by step. So channel your inner Eva and try out a new 'do for the holidays.…

America Loves Sofia Vergara—But Do They Understand Her?

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There's no question that the hysterical Sophia Vergara is a comic genius and this montage of Gloria's mispronunciations on Modern Family is funny. Yet, as we appreciate Sofia's spot-on timing and brilliant delivery, we have to think about what…
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How To Leverage Your Latino Traits in the Workplace

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Not too long ago, after one of my workshops on leveraging your Latino traits to your advantage, a young female participant asked me: "How can I advance in my career leveraging my Latino traits while avoiding the stereotypes associated with…