LatinaLista — Whoever created the phrase “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” was just plain dishonest. Obama delivers his push for healthcare reform to a joint session of Congress. No matter how many times we were taught to let insults “roll off our backs” the truth of the [...]
In the name of Dios: Mormon missionaries bring urban Hispanics, Catholics into the church
By Kate Shellnutt News21 Traditional greetings–”buenos dias” and smacking kisses, one on each cheek–sound out over the organ music 22-year-old missionary Charisse Horn plays at a Sunday morning service in Logan Square. A year ago, she’d never spoken a word of Spanish. Now, as one of about 35 Spanish-speaking missionaries in Chicago, she worships, gives [...]
President’s proclamation for Women’s Equality Day
LatinaLista — Since 1971, every President has issued a proclamation for
Study shows food stamps an unhealthy influence on women’s nutrition
LatinaLista — We know we’re a nation of gordos (fatties). And most of us are willing to take personal responsibility for the poor lifestyle choices we’ve made that have gotten us to the point where we tip the scales. Yet a new study shows that some women had no choice but to get fat — [...]
Painting a broader picture of Latino talent one artshow at a time
By Mariana Llamas-Cendon Veronica Valadez has been recognized as an Emerging Artist of the City of Ventura 2009 Mayor’s Arts Awards, but to her this distinction has many meanings… LatinaLista — Art has many faces; one of them is named Veronica Valadez. A Latina visual artist, Aztec dancer, gallery owner, teacher and community activist, among [...]
New public broadcasting initiative to record Latino family stories to include in Library of Congress
When it comes to sharing stories of family experiences, there isn’t a Latino family who hasn’t had at one time or another sat mesmerized listening to abuela or tio relive memories that are either funny, sad or scary — but never boring! LatinaLista — These stories are so good and offer such insight into Latino [...]
