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During months like Black History Month, and Women’s History Month, we focus our attention on leaders and change-makers in our various communities. Of course, I believe this should be a year-long endeavor, but that’s a conversation for a separate article. We look at the amazing things they have done, and marvel at the impact they’ve …

Just over a week ago, I was at the Inaugural Parade. I was so honored to be able to attend a ‘parade party’ at the offices of , a large, international law firm, who has offices on the parade route. I watched the Presidential Inauguration with excitement on a big screen TV, and then waited …

Happy New Year! One of the things that I love about the turn of the new year is the excitement, hope and possibility that comes with it. Although we are growing and changing all the time, the transition from one year to the next often is a time for self-reflection, and is a time when …

Both U.S. presidential candidates have made a point of courting the Latino vote. Both have sent out their Latino/a surrogates to win voters over to their side, with President Obama deploying Eva Longoria, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, and singer Marc Anthony, among others. Challenger Mitt Romney has used the …

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we pay homage to the intrepid, courageous, visionary “Powerful Latinas” who, in decades past and in the modern era, have blazed trails and secured their places in our national history as “the first Latina” to make their mark in their fields: government/politics, science, literature, music, film, drama, sports, …

During Women’s History Month, it’s important for us to reflect upon OUR history as Latina women – what roles our ancestors have played in the history of the U.S., as well as the world. Part of this history is the personal history of our families and ourselves. Our Personal History “History” can sound like such …

As Latinas, it behooves us to look at the trends and be ready for our own future, and to take on leadership roles in the country. Latinos Have the Fastest Population Growth Rate According to Census data, Latinos are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. This means that Latinos are proportionally becoming a …

Why do I do what I do? Why do I talk to powerful Latina women to hear their stories? Why do I research Latino statistics? Why do I present webinars, resources, and an online leadership program geared specifically toward Latina women? In short, why PowerfulLatinas.com? After a short sabbatical, I’m back with lots of energy …