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The author of ‘Tías and Primas’ wants America to rethink Latina clichés. Goodbye, ‘spicy’
3 months, 1 week ago

The author of ‘Tías and Primas’ wants America to rethink Latina clichés. Goodbye, ‘spicy’

LA Times  

In Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez’s new book, “Tías and Primas: On Knowing and Loving the Women Who Raise Us,” the author and activist confronts the traditional Latina stereotypes imposed by mainstream American culture — the idea that Latinas can only be spicy, submissive and hotheaded. I kept thinking, “Are people gonna think I’m re-creating these stereotypes into this other thing?” …

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A woman could be Mexico’s next leader. Millions of others continue in shadows as domestic workers.
6 months, 4 weeks ago

A woman could be Mexico’s next leader. Millions of others continue in shadows as domestic workers.

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Alejo is among approximately 2.5 million Mexicans — largely …

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A woman could be Mexico’s next leader. Millions of others continue in shadows as domestic workers
6 months, 4 weeks ago

A woman could be Mexico’s next leader. Millions of others continue in shadows as domestic workers

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Concepción Alejo is used to being invisible. Alejo is among approximately 2.5 million Mexicans — largely women — who serve as domestic workers in the Latin American nation, a profession that has come to encapsulate gender and class divisions long permeating Mexico. Despite reforms under the current government, many domestic workers continue to face low pay, abuse …

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’Not only physical beauty...’: 60-year-old lawyer makes history, wins Miss Universe Buenos Aires
7 months, 4 weeks ago

’Not only physical beauty...’: 60-year-old lawyer makes history, wins Miss Universe Buenos Aires

Live Mint  

In a rare feat at beauty pageants, a 60-year-old lawyer Alejandra Rodríguez created history by winning the Miss Universe Buenos Aires title in Argentina. Belonging to a small town in Buenos Aires, La Plata, Rodríguez is a lawyer and journalist by profession. Rodríguez said she is now preparing to represent Buenos Aires in the upcoming national selection for Miss Universe …

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Welcome to De Los | Reads: A roundup of books designed to amplify Latinx authors
1 year, 1 month ago

Welcome to De Los | Reads: A roundup of books designed to amplify Latinx authors

LA Times  

Welcome to the first edition of De Los|Reads, a monthly feature dedicated to amplifying the vibrant and diverse voices of Latinx authors. Grab it from your library Buy it “Latinísimo: Home Recipes From the 21 countries of Latin America” By Sandra A. Gutierrez Gutierrez’s roots : Guatemala/U.S. Grab it from your library Buy it “Legitimate Kid: A Memoir” By Aida …

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It’s ‘ladies night’ again as the 34th Mariachi USA festival hits the Hollywood Bowl
1 year, 6 months ago

It’s ‘ladies night’ again as the 34th Mariachi USA festival hits the Hollywood Bowl

LA Times  

It’s been decades since promoter Rodri J. Rodríguez first brought a mariachi festival to the Hollywood Bowl, and she’s heard the same platitudes ever since. So year after year those false assumptions are shattered when the Mariachi USA festival fills the Hollywood Bowl with mostly fans celebrating a cultural heritage — but by no means exclusively Latino. This year, the …

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