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Why Doula M Illustrated a Children’s Book on Abortion

Raquel Reichard — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:21:01 +0000

All around us, there are messages about abortions. Street billboards purchased by conservative organizations warn pregnant people not to have them. Politicians fight over expanding or restricting their rights, and teens in film and TV dramas struggle with making the decision. Despite the prevalence of abortion chatter, it’s still considered a hush-hush topic, especially for

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Meet Paola Velez, the Pastry Chef Raising Millions for Social Justice Movements

Raquel Reichard — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:50:00 +0000

For pastry chef Paola Velez, baking tres leches cornbread and Maria cookie icebox cakes is as much about feeding her community’s appetite for home as it is about giving back. Last year, the Washington, DC-based Dominican-American chef went viral for launching Bakers Against Racism. This bake sale raised millions of dollars supporting the global fight for racial

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9 Latina Vedettes Who Are Carving Out a Space for Themselves in the 21st Century’s Showgirl Scene

Raquel Reichard — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:15:03 +0000

While the days when vivacious showgirls entertained the masses with their dazzling costumes and evocative dances are no more, a new generation of vedettes are intent on carrying on tradition. Among them are Latina and Latin American dancers who are reclaiming the sensual art form of their famed predecessors (think Olga Breeskin, Lyn May and

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5 Finance Platforms To Help You Make Smart Money Moves

Raquel Reichard — Fri, 28 May 2021 20:50:07 +0000

Latines face a myriad of barriers on the path to financial freedom, but one of the biggest obstacles holding folks back is a lack of financial literacy. A 2017 report by the TIAA Institute found that finance knowledge among the demographic is generally lower than that of the overall adult population in the U.S. As

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Lolita Lebrón, Dominga de la Cruz-Becerril & Other Rebellious Women Who Fought for an Independent Puerto Rico

Raquel Reichard — Thu, 27 May 2021 15:48:45 +0000

Most Puerto Ricans believe that the archipelago’s territorial status needs to change, but they are often divided on the best solution: independence, statehood or its current commonwealth status. Two bills in Congress aim to address the matter. The Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act calls for a status convention among local legislatures who are elected by the

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Here Are 5 Empowering Latino Podcasts To Listen to

Raquel Reichard — Tue, 18 May 2021 15:55:56 +0000

Whether you’re transitioning in your career, unlearning mindsets that are holding you back or hoping to take control of your physical and mental health, the journey to becoming the best version of yourself can be both exciting and challenging. The road toward personal development is long and winding, and it typically includes an uncomfortable amount

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‘Connection That’s Just Ineffable’: This Collective Has High Hopes for the Future of Psychedelic Healing

Raquel Reichard — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:01:21 +0000

Last November, Oregon voters passed a measure that legalized the use of psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic purposes, becoming the first state in the country to do so. Starting in 2023, licensed therapists will be able to use psilocybin to treat chronic mental health issues, including depression, addiction and PTSD. Despite 55% of voters approving the

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With Alegria Bilingual Media, Colombiana Davina A. Ferreira Is Uplifting Latine Storytelling

Raquel Reichard — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:00:58 +0000

Pre-pandemic, an old yellow van drove through Los Angeles communities in Echo Park, Boyle Heights and Hawthorne. Inside, Colombian motorist Davina A. Ferreira, the founder and CEO of Alegria Bilingual Media, invited youth of color to take a look at the four-wheeled bookstore she created. Children and teens alike flipped through the pages of bilingual

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Meet Puerto Rican Activist & Hopeful NYC Councilmember Elisa Crespo

Raquel Reichard — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:45:33 +0000

Now that Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) is the first gay Afro-Latinx in the U.S. Congress, the former New York City council member’s seat is up for grabs—and Elisa Crespo is vying for the spot. Should the 30-year-old frontrunner garner enough votes in the March 23 Special Election, her victory would also be historic. If she

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‘Blackness Exists Across the World’: Producer Natasha Alford Talks Must-See Documentary

Raquel Reichard — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:50:52 +0000

In Afro-Latinx Revolution: Puerto Rico, journalist and host Natasha Alford grapples with questions about Black identity, systemic inequality and the enslavement of Africans across Latin America—queries that have whirled through her mind for decades. Growing up in Syracuse, New York, in a mixed Puerto Rican and African-American home, Alford was raised celebrating her Blackness. But as

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