Heidy Goercke says: “Accesorize Yourself”
Heidy Goercke says: “Accesorize Yo
By Alma Valenzuela – Heidy Goercke’s grandfather was a merchant in Ecuador and her mother had a jewelry store in Germany. So it’s no surprise that she would follow in her family’s footsteps by opening up her own business in Chicago. Her boutique, the “Zaraz Collection,”...
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The emotional toll of being undocumented
The emotional toll of being undocumented
By Jennifer Patiño – Maria, 42 and Esmeralda, 35 are both undocumented women facing mental health challenges. Maria has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and depression. She has been hospitalized four times as a result of suicide attempts and post-partum depression. She is...
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Latina teens face suicide risk
Latina teens face suicide risk
By Angélica Jiménez – Tatiana Mendez Christmas Eve morning 2009, Giovanna Mendez received the phone call no parent should ever receive. Repeated unanswered calls made from her daughter Tatiana’s cell phone and one missed call from the police department caused Giovanna...
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Brazilian knock-out holds no punches
Brazilian knock-out holds no punches
By Natalia Avilez – Christiane "Cyborg" Santos Both tough in the ring and during interviews this 25-year-old Latina is currently ranked by the Unified Women’s MMA Rankings as the #1 female fighter of the world.  Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos, born in...
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The Heart Truth
The Heart Truth
By Jennifer Patiño – If you’ve been working out to slim down and win the heart of some galán, then you’ve been doing it for the wrong reasons. If you are the kind of girl that needs a goal to hit the gym or the yoga mat, then working out to get yourself in shape for your...
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Why one Latino family moved from Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood
Why one Latino family moved from Chicago
By Alma Valenzuela – Patricia Neri, wife and mother of three children, said high property taxes forced her family to move from the east end of Pilsen in Chicago to a suburb, Berwyn, about five years ago. She said they could not afford to live in a small apartment and pay over...
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Robert C. Buitrón: In Focus
Robert C. Buitrón: In Focus
By Angelica Jimenez– Popo and Ixta In Mexican folklore, Aztec icons Popcapetl and Princess Ixtaccihuatl are remnants of a culture destroyed by Spanish conquistadors during the early 16th century. According to legend, Popo wanted to marry the princess but first have to prove...
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Deborah Deras: A Woman of Inspiration
Deborah Deras: A Woman of Inspiration
By Carolina Cruz– Deborah Deras “Inspiration, inspired to take action.” That is Deborah Deras’ definition of what her life is. Deborah Deras, of Columbian descent, is the co-founder and CEO of Synergy Unlimited, a professional development training company that provides...
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Latina with a voice
Latina with a voice
By Natalia Avilez – Natalie Oliveri Whether she is sitting at a piano composing chords, writing songs for her next album or working with one of the many musical groups in the Chicago area; Natalie Oliveri “is” a Latina with a voice. From R&B, oldies, hip-hop,...
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The Senate must pass the DREAM Act
The Senate must pass the DREAM Act
By Maria Pesqueira – Maria Pesqueira As an immigrant brought to this country at a young age myself, I can relate to the stories of young men and women who desire better opportunities for themselves and for this country. I can remember being brought to this country from Guanajuato,...
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