The power of words knows no boundaries
The power of words knows no boundaries
By Angelica Jimenez– Mexico is known for being one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists. Killings, kidnappings and plotted murder attempts against journalists would easily dissuade even the most courageous individuals. But blogger and journalism student...
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¿Qué pasa cuando el resultado de la mamografía es anormal?
¿Qué pasa cuando el resultado de la ma
By Fabiola Pomerada–La Raza Foto cortesía de La Raza En Illinois residen más de 300,000 mujeres mayores de 40 años sin seguro médico, las cuales son elegibles para recibir mamografías gratis bajo el programa de cáncer de seno del estado. No obstante, dicho programa...
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Art with a touch of style
Art with a touch of style
By Natalia Avilez – When it comes to designing art with personality, this Latina has perfected her craft. Sarah Rosado, 28, is a Hispanic-American illustrator that has managed to incorporate her life, personality and humor in her work. Inspired by her aunt and uncle, both artists...
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Marvel-illosa
Marvel-illosa
By Natalia Avilez – Alexa Mendez When it comes to comics, this Latina is a marvel. Working as the host for Marvel.com, Alexa Mendez provides fans with a weekly show, the “Weekly Watcher,” where she talks about everything going on in the company–most importantly comics. In...
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Changing demographics strain refugee services
Changing demographics strain refugee ser
By Fabiola Pomareda– CHICAGO — When Serestine Cizanye arrived in Chicago from Tanzania it was winter and she spent every day in her room. “I was confused, didn’t know when it was day and when it was night. Through the settlement agency, I met other refugees and immigrants...
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Mendoza makes music, movies and more
Mendoza makes music, movies and more
By Natalia Avilez – With over 16 films under her thumb and a singing career on the rise, Liana “Roxxy” Mendoza, 25, is a Latina that is bulldozing her way into Hollywood.  Born in Barcelona, Spain and raised in East Los Angeles, this actress/singer  is not only a mixture...
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Keeping the faith
Keeping the faith
By Angelica Jimenez– The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe carries deeps religious and cultural significance for Catholic Latinos in the United States and Latin America, but high-profile roles for Latinas in the Church remains further from our reaches.  One denomination, however,...
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El tango de Guerra
El tango de Guerra
Por Luz García y Silvia Chávez– “Si yo tuviera el corazón…El corazón que dí…si yo pudiera como ayer…querer sin presentir … Es posible que a tus ojos que me gritan su cariño los cerrara con mis besos…” Esas palabras son el coro de “Uno”, una canción...
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Teatro Aguijón Explora Nuevas Ideas
Teatro Aguijón Explora Nuevas Ideas
Por Nayeli Santoyo– Rosario Vargas El teatro Aguijón presenta cada año una temporada compuesta por tres obras. Este año Vargas comentó que su actual temporada se llama “De las Páginas a las Tablas” la cual es un poco diferente a las otras temporadas, puesto que se...
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Amnesia Sparkles
Amnesia Sparkles
By Natalia Avilez – They say that behind every man there is a good woman. But in this case it is a little bit of both. Amnesia Sparkles, a character portrayed by New York Artist Adrian Acosta, is a Latina with her own set of accomplishments. When asked why Amnesia was created,...
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