I first discovered Angel Joy Flores in Season 6 Episode 2 of Queer Eye. As a fan of the show, I tuned into what I expected to be a heartwarming good time. Which, of course, it was. What I was not expecting, however, was a raw insight into what it looked like to navigate transitioning…
Last week, Latinitas celebrated its twentieth anniversary at the Latinitas Purple Party for Chica Power Gala. As part of the annual fundraiser, Latinitas chooses six courageous female leaders to honor. The women that were chosen all have incredible stories and immense accolades, but what sets them apart is the passion they bring to their field….
Last week, Latinitas celebrated its twentieth anniversary at the Latinitas Purple Party for Chica Power Gala. As part of the annual fundraiser, Latinitas chooses six courageous female leaders to honor. The women that were chosen all have incredible stories and immense accolades, but what sets them apart is the passion they bring to their field….
By Anna Martinez Chingona. This is one of the words Elena Flores uses to describe herself. “It is a word that can have a negative connotation, but women [are] taking a stance and changing the meaning of what this word means, we get to define it,” said Flores. Flores is in the business of changing…
How a pioneering Colombian chemical engineer inspired a young writer to live life fully By Carlota Vásquez Once my tía Mona asked me to sing her a song. The family had gathered for Christmas, and although many hadn’t come, we were still about 30 people. We were sitting in the living room, and naturally, someone…
Compiled by Anna Martinez Maria Mendoza was drawn to the field of nutrition after having an honest conversation with herself about what she was passionate about. Her father had a garden when she was growing up so participating in the food process was always important to Mendoza. She grew to enjoy this experience and enjoyed…
By Martina Vásquez I have always wanted to write. Since I was a baby, I would grab any book from my parents’ library, open it in the middle, and start telling a story, never mind that the book itself was upside down, or that I hadn’t yet learned the art of reading. I would fill…
By Anna Martinez “Never put limits on yourself no matter where you come from, don’t let it define you and always chase your dreams,” says Roseangel Conde, a 19-year-old Peruvian-Ecuadorian up-and-coming singer. Conde was recently featured on Spotify’s Dreamy playlist, a goal that she had at the start of the year. Her music was receiving…
By Melody Gonzalez Latinas are often known for their voluptuous and curvy bodies. Just think of Latina celebrities like Eva Mendes, Selena Quintanilla, America Ferrera, Sofia Vergara, Salma Hayek, and more. We come in all different shapes, sizes, and heights, and that is beautiful. Growing up as a Latina teenager, I had insecurities about self-image….
