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Racism In America: Latinas

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In a YouTube series titled Racism in America, the talented team at Reckless Tortuga serves up a healthy does of smart and funny twists on uncomfortable racist situations. You can’t help but laugh! In this episode, we witness the "Mexican"…
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A Daughter’s Dilemma: Will I Repeat the Cycle of Domestic Violence?

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Mami and my stepfather are arguing more often. I hear their spats from my bedroom and want to hide in my closet, shrinking in a corner like a 7-year-old that is scared of The Boogie Man. I hate conflict. I can't stand the yelling and the…
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Infirm Mom Seeks Caregiver for Autistic Son

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All mothers worry about their children’s welfare. But for mothers of children with special needs, the anxiety of finding a good caretaker can be crushing. They have a particular burden of leaving their children in good hands to live safe…
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GOP Driving Away Latinos, Women and The All-Important Latina Mom

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Much has been written about the GOP’s huge hole with Latino voters and how that will prevent them from reaching the White House. In fact, a new poll of just Latino voters has no Republican presidential candidate polling above 14% against…

You Need More Sleep

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We’ve all been there, when your lids are so heavy, you can hardly keep your eyes open. What do you do? You reach for the coffee, soda or food—anything to take your mind off the fact that you’re sleep deprived, have a pile of work to…
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The Reproductive Health Debate: Why We Should Be Mad as Hell!

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The reproductive health debate is leaving out important considerations. I am a woman. I am a Black Latina. I also happen to be a single unmarried mom to a beautiful daughter, who is half African American. But apparently, I am a scourge on…
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Teen Motherhood: I Did It, But Don’t Recommend It

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I've had the teen motherhood experience. was 15 when I found out I was pregnant, and everything changed for me in an instant.  I was terrified, and yet for me, like many other Latina teens, neither abortion nor adoption was an option.  It’s…
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Single Parenting: Good for Babies and Moms?

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Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss a Washington Post blog post about being a single mother on NPR's Tell Me More (which you can listen to here). It was interesting to hear other single mom's perspectives on the actual choice of becoming…
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Breaking Mom’s Heart: A Daughter’s Guilt Over Moving Out

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 I've decided it's time to get my own place. But I feel an enormous amount of guilt over this. I concocted this plan after a ridiculous battle ensued between Mami and me. The culprit: a mountain of clothing. The…