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June:La Madre - (Mother, mother figures, what stereotypes we have of mothers -- and the backlash against those who don't fit the "mother" mold)
The interviews tie into the monthly theme, as do the blog posts. I invite you to comment and tell us what you think about the topics we cover… Podcasts
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Featured Inspiring Latina
Judge Sonia SotomayorWhy is this nomination so important, so historical and so interesting to us as Powerful Latinas? We are preparing a PANEL DISCUSSION on Sonia, so there will *not* be an interview for the next couple of weeks. There will shortly be more info on this panel so check back here!
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Aurelia Flores founded PL in 2007 as a company that would gather together Latina women to learn from and share with one another.In particular, she was interested in successful Latina women who have overcome obstacles to provide inspiration to others that anything is possible.
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Recent Blog Articles
What does it mean to be a “good” mother?When we think of the ideal of a “good mother” we attribute phrases such as nurturing, kind, tender, supportive, warm, caring and unconditional...
Sometimes Battles are Fought (and Won!) Just by BEING…This past week’s nomination of Sonia Sotomayor for the position of U.S. Supreme Court justice has given me chills. It is so exciting to think... Read More Posts
Recent Discussions
will barrow:hi, i’m on old friend of ana’s from her florida state university...
Leslie Ann:
The topic keeps of gender, ethnicity and merit in the workplace keeps resurfacing,...
- Had a great day today, heading to bed now. Getting ready for bachelorette party and bridal shower of a dear friend over the next two days! 4 hrs ago
- Thanks for the #followfriday and #vivaviernes! @DawnThomasCRS, @jeffreysan, @AWyldfyre, @Todobebe, @GeoffHampton Have a good one! 4 hrs ago
- More updates...
Resources
Marcela's Book PicksClick here to see this month's recommended books
July Recommendations
B as in Beauty by Alberto Ferreras (Grand Central Publishing)
Beauty Maria Zavala’s evil boss Bonnie refuses to promote her because...
Sister Outsider Flick Picks
Sister Outsider Flick Picks by Elisha Miranda
& Sofia QuinteroEach month, Elisha and Sofia from SOE discuss a Latina-themed media piece (film, TV, movie, etc.) that ties in with the theme of the month. Check it out here!
Eva's Musings
Eva Plaza, our guest blogger on politics and the political system and how Latinos fit in. Eva is former Assistant Secretary of Fair Housing under the Clinton Administration, and Partner at the Law Firm of Garcia, Calderon & Ruiz.Latina Statistics
Up-to-date information regarding the Hispanic community in the USA
Events
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- Events are coming soon, stay tuned!
Recetas para la Vida contributes a monthly "recipe" geared to address daily problems and improve people's lives, based on a mix of "ingredients." Click here to see the recipe of the month (tied in with this month's theme), as well as to see inspiring quotes…
