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Health, Human Rights, zNew Headline

Latest study on “State of the World’s Mothers” finds some U.S. cities comparable to developing countries in keeping families safe & healthy

May 8, 2015, 2:49 PM 0

LatinaLista — Across the country, cities are transforming urban buildings into lofts, apartments and condos to attract millennials, empty nesters and young families. Urban dwellings have become the “chic” places to live. It’s reported that 54 percent of the…

Local News, Midwest, zNew Headline

Local Chicago mothers break the silence of violence

May 13, 2014, 1:16 PM 0

By Nikoleta Morales Chicago EXTRA! (LL Editor’s note: This article was published before Mother’s Day.) Not all mothers will celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend. Some mothers, like Gena Hernandez, Dorothy Rosario, Elizabeth Ramirez and Maria Torres, mourn the loss…

Videos, zNew Headline

Video: Online campaign Global Mom Relay culminates with interactive UN conference celebrating mothers everywhere

May 7, 2013, 12:00 AM 0

LatinaLista — Mothers are too often the unsung heroes of not just their families but everywhere a need for a voice or helping hand was answered by ‘someone’s mom’. The important role of moms is never fully appreciated, regardless…

BlogBeat

Never underestimate a Latina Mother and her intuition

Oct 11, 2012, 10:36 AM 0

By Diana Bejarano Latina Still Standing I know most mothers in general are usually very protective of their children – but there is something about a Latina mother and protecting her “ninos y ninas.” There is also something to…

Children, Life Issues

A Surprising Issue Will Change the Way Moms Vote in 2012

Oct 4, 2012, 12:00 AM 0

By Mary Olivella MomsRising Lily Eskelsen is a mother, grandmother and teacher with 20 years of classroom experience. While she’s not an immigrant, she has passionate views on immigration because many of her students have dealt with the struggles…

Local News, Southwest

Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program still going strong under new Arizona law

May 14, 2012, 9:31 AM 1

By Stephanie Snyder Cronkite News Service WASHINGTON – Opponents of Proposition 107 had a favorite warning in the debate leading up to the vote. Pass the ban on racial preferences, they said, and it would mean the end of…

Life Issues, Parenting

From immigrant moms to queer mothers, new e-card tool creates Mother’s Day cards for today’s unique families

May 11, 2012, 12:58 PM 0

LatinaLista — The definition of family has not only evolved — as evident by President Obama’s recent declaration about same-sex marriage — but has expanded to include those not usually seen on Hallmark cards. Take for instance mothers. Everyone…

Children, Education, Fitness, Health, Youth

Study shows Latino and black children at higher risk of swim drownings

May 27, 2010, 3:18 PM 0

LatinaLista — With summer fast approaching, kids everywhere look forward to swimming. Whether it’s at the beach, lake or a pool, swimming provides all kids a chance to cool off and have some fun. Yet, when it comes to…

Education, General, Nonprofit, Parenting, Women, Youth

Spotlight Non-profit: Con Mi MADRE partners mothers and daughters in preparing for college

May 7, 2010, 8:45 AM 1

LatinaLista — The special relationship that most Latinas have with their mothers is one that isn’t duplicated among other ethnicities. For that reason, a group of Junior League women in 1992 in Austin, Texas knew that when it came…

General, Media, Women

Special Mother’s Day site puts Mom (literally) in the news

May 6, 2010, 12:09 PM 2

LatinaLista — With Mother’s Day fast approaching, too many of us are scratching our heads in frustration as to what to give mom this weekend that will make her day extra special. Well, thanks to an organization dedicated to…