LatinaLista — If there is a thin, very thin, silver lining to states and local communities taking it upon themselves to enforce immigration law, it is the fact that the legal/economic/humanitarian impact of the passage of such enforcement measures…
LatinaLista — They say that everybody has at least one good story in them to write. Well, the same can be said that everyone also has one good invention in them to invent. And when it comes to being…
LatinaLista — Latinas comprise 48% of the Hispanic adult population in the United States. While Latinas are unique, as a collective whole, we share similarities with other women but also do retain certain distinctions, for good or bad. Between…
LatinaLista — Long before mainstream media first took note of the curvaceous booty of Jennifer Lopez, Latinas everywhere have had to wrestle with clothes that just don’t do the figures of Latinas justice. A common Latina complaint is that…
LatinaLista — There is one book that always outdoes the competition when it comes to setting world records in the readership category. You got it — the Bible. Though the Bible has always had a Spanish printed version, it…
LatinaLista — In light of yesterday’s marches and the usual criticisms that they elicit, it’s interesting to note that Arizona is having second thoughts about “uninviting” undocumented immigrants to work in their state. As the price of food goes…
LatinaLista — Some believe the Tarot cards had their origin in the western world in Spain. Others believe Italy, but all those who believe agree that the Tarot cards can open the window into how your destiny is to…
LatinaLista — This morning, the Department of Homeland Security’s ICE division was busy. The department fanned out over 8 states — Arkansas, Florida. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Tennessee and West Virginia — to capture undocumented workers at worksite…
LatinaLista By Jonathan Browning Jonathan Browning is a Midwest-raised actor and filmmaker who now lives in Los Angeles, California pursuing his passion. With a background in comedy, it’s not unusual for Browning to see things from a “twisted” angle….
LatinaLista — Saturday nights are busy nights for any night club or restaurant in any part of the world. Yet, for 26 such Latino establishments in Dallas, last night wasn’t just busy but chaotic and frightening for workers and…
LatinaLista — As an email was circulating this afternoon alerting Oklahoma educators that State Rep. Randy Terrill, known for authoring some of the most punitive anti-undocumented immigrant legislation in the nation, was going to try yet one more tactic…
LatinaLista — From all news accounts, Univision, the lone giant among U.S. Spanish-language broadcasters, is on course to go mainstream. We first caught a hint of this when they paired up with CNN for the presidential debates. Now, Univision…
LatinaLista — Time magazine dubbed Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, author of the groundbreaking book Dirty Girls Social Club, — as the “Godmother” of chica lit — that genre of literature featuring modern stories with sassy, professional and educated women who just happen…
LatinaLista — Everybody is asking how Latinos in Texas and Ohio will vote next Tuesday, March 4. Yet, to better understand exactly what are the forces influencing the Latino vote nationwide, one needs to look at the bigger picture…
By Ana Maria Hanssen ARGENTINA: I went to buy some groceries today at a nearby store and they gave me bananas as change. “How many do you want? You have 1 peso left.†“Don’t you have any coins?†I…
LatinaLista — Earlier in the week, Latina Lista reported that Mexico was opening a debate regarding legalizing drugs to combat the growing drug violence in the country due to cartels competing for the U.S. market. Now, comes official word…
LatinaLista — On a lighter note — no matter who we ultimately vote for on election day, we all should never lose our sense of humor. I was reminded of this when reader Colin shared this video with Latina…
LatinaLista — The U.S. Census reports that there are 59.8 million single mujeres in the United States. That’s a lot of women without a “significant other.” The problem is compounded for Latinas who are looking to spend their days…
By Professor Dowell Myers LatinaLista Dowell Myers is a professor of policy, planning and development at the University of Southern California and author of Immigrants and Boomers: Forging a New Social Contract for the Future of America (Russell Sage…
Kathy Cano Murillo, otherwise known as the Crafty Chica, creates a one-woman enterprise through creative talent and persistence. LatinaLista — Her legions of fans know her as the “Crafty Chica,” and today craft entrepreneur, syndicated columnist, artist, book author…
Forging new lives and business south of the border, Aran and Margot Shetterly publish an English-language paper for fellow American expatriates who call Mexico home. LatinaLista _ Margot Lee Shetterly had four great loves in her life before she…
LatinaLista — Dr. Dowell Myers, professor of urban planning and Demography at the University of Southern California, held a telephonic press briefing this afternoon, sponsored by the Washington D.C.-based Immigration Policy Center. Professor Dowell Myers The occasion was the release…
Combining a love for dogs and the desire to be self-employed, Marlena Cervantes creates a unique service that lets people share dog ownership. LatinaLista — Marlena Cervantes had one dream — to be self-employed. But it couldn’t be just…
Erica Ortiz breaks gender barriers and speed records to cross the finish line as a Latina pro drag race car driver. Erica Ortiz LatinaLista — Florida-native Erica Ortiz has always had a competitive streak. It’s what fueled this Cuban/Puerto…
LatinaLista — There have been many consequences as a result of the crackdown on undocumented workers, none of it positive. So it stands to reason, that since the main reason all undocumented workers from Mexico and Latin America are…
