LatinaLista — According to the U.S. Census, there were 4.3 million births registered in the United States in 2007 — 445,045 were to teens 15 to 19. These teen mothers, as well as, those moms in their 20s and 30s are part of the generation that was raised with seeing technology as a playmate than [...]
Survey strives to understand today’s Latinas to better create new mentoring program
LatinaLista — Who is today’s Latina? It’s a loaded question that is bound more to reveal who today’s Latina wants to be mañana. With more Latinas opening businesses, going to school, entering politics, raising families, taking care of their parents — the list goes on — it’s even more important to find out what Latinas [...]
Latinas and other women of color help increase presence of females in politics
LatinaLista — While women candidates were part of the casualty list in the 2010 midterm elections, there was history to be made also. The first Latina and Indian American governors were elected. In New Mexico, Republican Susana Martinez was victorious over her opponent Democratic Lt. Gov. Diane Denish. In her acceptance speech, the 51-year-old Martinez [...]
Texas politician plays slap-down politics with Latina opponent Linda Chavez-Thompson
LatinaLista — Who is Linda Chavez-Thompson? It’s a question that has proven to be a challenge to answer for the campaign of the Latina running for the second most powerful job in the state of Texas — Lieutenant Governor. Not because Democrat Chavez-Thompson doesn’t have an inspirational story and a strong background but because her [...]
Spotlight Non-profit: Changing the attitude of sexual violence One Student at a time
LatinaLista — There’s no denying that college is at the same time an awesome experience and a scary proposition for many whose children may be the first in their families to go away to college. Yet, while a college education is something that is needed and promoted widely to have any kind of substantial career [...]
Keeping challenges in perspective leads one Latina to unforeseen success
By NHLI Staff LatinaLista A highly involved, recognized and versatile leader, blogger and attorney, Aurelia Flores’ story is truly inspiring to young Latinas and women nationwide. Becoming pregnant at 15 didn’t slow Aurelia Flores down or shatter her dreams. Instead it fueled her desire to succeed and become more than a statistic. Following the birth [...]
