Empowering through Heritage and Language
I have been waiting for Encanto Disney Movie since I heard that it was in the works. Colombia is dear to my heart. As Ecuadorian, we share many similarities with our Colombian neighbors. I have family in Medellín and many great friends around the country and outside. That is why I feel this movie represents me and my family.
[Are you new in town? This is everything you need to know about the Latinos in Utah and the resources available for our familias.] I am back in the Beehive State after living for about a decade in North Carolina. Although I lived three years in Utah in the late 2000’s (I even became a[Read More…]
I have a confession to make. After being in quarantine for more than 50 days, my kids screen time has skyrocketed. Un montón. As a mother, I have learned a thing or two about how to protect kids in the digital space. I don’t feel bad about our use of screen time during this pandemic.[Read More…]
We’re already know that COVID-19 has hit Black and Hispanic businesses hardest of all. It’s time to take action y dar nuestro granito de arena to support Black and Latina-owned businesses during this pandemic. In a new report released by the JPMorgan Chase Institute, research found that Black and Hispanic businesses are very likely to[Read More…]
Making chicken soup like abuela used to make has brought me so much comfort during the Covid-19 quarantine. I miss my abuelita. She lives thousands of miles away from me. It’s very likely that I won’t see her this year. I am thankful that at least I can hear her voice on phone calls while[Read More…]
This year everyone in the country (no matter their immigration status) should get counted in the 2020 Census. You can complete it online, by phone, or by mail and it generally takes less than five minutes. It is SO important. It will pretty much determine representation in Congress and funding for schools, hospitals, roads, and[Read More…]
“If Dominican were a color, it would be the sunset in the sky, blazing red and burning bright.If Dominican were a color, it’d be the roar of the ocean in the deep of the night,With the moon beaming down rays of sheer delight.“ After I had habichuelas con dulce for the first time, I declared[Read More…]
Say goodbye to the end of the year with this New Year’s Eve Playlist: 10 songs in Spanish to ring in the new year. From timeless classics to new hits, here is everything you need for a great New Year’s playlist. December 31 is our last chance to close out the year and the decade[Read More…]
Our 2020 HISPANIC HOLIDAYS CALENDAR is a helpful tool to celebrate and learn about the traditions of several Hispanic countries. The calendar highlights why these countries unique and culturally rich. In its pages we can be educated about religious holidays to historical events. It will surely teach us a thing or two about the Hispanic[Read More…]
Today is the first day of Hanukkah! Many families will be observing this day with games, food and blessings. It’s a beautiful celebration. A few years ago, one of my most dearest friends invited us to celebrate Hanukkah with her family. It was a privilege to learn more about the meaning behind The Festival of[Read More…]
