Empowering through Heritage and Language
I have a confession to make. After being in quarantine for more than 50 days, my children’s screen time has skyrocketed. Un montón. The truth is that I don’t feel bad about our use of screen time during this pandemic. (Sorry abuelas) Screens have become necessary to navigate distance learning, keep in touch with loved[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 made has brought me so much comfort during this month in quarantine. I miss my abuelita. She lives thousands of miles away from me so it’s very likely that I won’t see her this year. I am thankful that at least I can hear her voice in phone calls while[Read More…]
This year everyone in the country (no matter their immigration status) should get counted in the Census 2020. The five minutes that it takes to complete it online (or by phone or mail) is SO important. It will pretty much determine representation in Congress and funding for schools, hospitals, roads, and social services in your[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 the first time I had habichuelas con dulce, I declared myself[Read More…]
Say goodbye to the end of the year with these 10 New Year’s Eve songs in Spanish. 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 on a good note. Whether you have plans[Read More…]
Our 2019 HISPANIC HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATION CALENDAR is a helpful tool to learn about the holidays and celebrations that make each Hispanic country so unique and culturally rich. From religious holidays to historical events, this calendar will teach us one thing or two about the Hispanic World. The 2019 Hispanic Holidays Calendar features most of[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…]
Want to make your Christmas card extra special? Spread holiday cheer by giving Christmas cards in Spanish to the special people in your life. These beautiful tarjetas navideñas depict cultura and good wishes to your loved ones. They are free and ready to be printed! Now you can send warm season’s greetings with these Spanish holiday cards. Let us know[Read More…]
Whenever we are having a challenging day at home with kids refusing to speak Spanish, I like us refocusing on why we do things. Reading inspiring quotes about bilingualism gets us on the right track. As my kids get older, the reminders to speak the target language are more constant. But it’s so important to[Read More…]
