By Pablo J. Sáinz La Prensa San Diego Growing up in San Diego, most of the time Felix Sanchez was the only person of Dominican origin in the room. Even more, people would assume he wasn’t even Latino, because of his black skin. “I would speak Spanish, and people would be like, ‘You speak Spanish? [...]
Field Hockey Promotes Equality, Inclusion for Girls in Argentina
By Ivonne Jeannot Laens Global Press Institute A new field hockey program for girls in underprivileged areas surrounding Argentina’s capital aims to remove gender inequalities by increasing girls’ access to sports. The older girls also participate in chats with university students about issues ranging from gender roles to gender-based violence. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – Lorena [...]
Latino student Irving Melo: record-setting runner
By John Newton La Voz Latina GEORGIA — Because of the nature of their sport, long-distance runners have to be mentally strong as well as physically fit. Stan Parker, who coaches the cross-country team at Tattnall County High School in Reidsville, Ga., puts it this way. “With distance events, runners have to worry about the [...]
Chasing Down a Better Way to Run: Learning How and Why We Run
This View of Life Harvard Provost Alan Garber loves running — so much so that when he returned to his alma mater last year, he listed among the job’s perks a chance to resume his exercise route along the Charles River. “I love seeing Dunster House as I’m approaching the end of my run,” said [...]
Global contest seeks innovative sports programs for women/girls
LatinaLista — One of the best ways to empower girls has been involving them in sports. In fact, sports programs are being created all around the world with the main purpose of building self-esteem and empowering girls to know they have control over who touches them, how they are treated and what they can do [...]