We thought we’d take a lil’ time to share with you some of our very favorite Latinas currently representing on the web. Whether they’re blogging about politics or pin stripes or paper calavera decorations, these women are all inspiring in their own way.
29 October 2009
23 October 2009
Getting Schooled: How Help Is Given To Latinas Versus Latinos
By Alex Alvarez at 4:13 PM.
A study suggests the discrepancy between graduation rates of Latinos versus Latinas might be due to the fact that the plight of Latinas in the U.S. has often been highlighted and has inspired a lot of hand-wringing that eventually led to action, while young Latinos are more or less being left high and dry
20 October 2009
Study Suggests Suicidal Latina Teens Feel Disconnect From Their Mothers
By Alex Alvarez at 5:52 PM.
Psychologist Dr. Luis Zayas’ five-year research, conducted using over 200 New York City Latinas, seems to favor the theory that these young women’s relationships to their mothers have something to do with the alarming statistics on Latinas and suicide.
5 October 2009
Latinas Will Talk To You Using Any Means Necessary, Including Social Networking Sites
By Alex Alvarez at 6:05 PM.
Latinas are taking over the internet, blazing one trail at a time.
8 September 2009
Doctor, Beat It: Miss Australia Stephanie Naumoska Accused Of Being Anorexic
By Alex Alvarez at 3:33 PM.
No big, publicized beauty pageant can slowly fade into the annals of pop culture history without some idle speculation into the health and eating habits of a contestant or two. It’s your turn, Miss Australia!
4 August 2009
Real Chance Of Love 2 Cast Includes At Least Two Latinas. How Can We Tell? ‘Cuz They’re Spicy.
By Alex Alvarez at 11:05 AM.
There are at least two Latinas among the cast of Real Chance of Love 2. Oh, we’re so… proud… or… ashamed?
29 July 2009
What Otty Sanchez’s Story Can Teach Us About Latinas And Mental Health
By Alex Alvarez at 5:53 PM.
The horrific story of Otty Sanchez, the woman recently arrested for having mutilated her infant son, has us wondering about larger trends when it comes to Latinas’ outlook on and access to mental health care.
16 July 2009
Kristina Guerrero Shows Poor Latinas Are So Hot Right Now
By Alex Alvarez at 9:45 AM.
Everyone loves stories that show the American dream playing out big-time, just like for Feivel in An American Tail. People want to know that their idols and celebrities, politicians and cartoon mice were all run through the ringer. In short: Everyone loves a Poor Latina.
15 June 2009
B As In Beauty Leads Us To Ask, “What About Skinny Latinas?”
By Alex Alvarez at 2:53 PM.
Alberto Ferreras’ novel B as in Beauty tells the story of a fat Latina coming to terms with herself and her body. But what about skinny Latinas?
10 June 2009
6 June 2009
Can Latinas Stave Off Teen Pregnancy By Learning To Bake Pies?
By Alex Alvarez at 11:32 AM.
Does learning how to ice cupcakes keep someone from… icing… your cupcake?
2 June 2009
Why We Would Rather People Stop Comparing Sotomayor To Other Latinas
By Alex Alvarez at 11:15 AM.
Hey, guys! You know who is JUST LIKE Sonia Sotomayor? Hint: Sounds like “Lennifer Jopez.”
20 May 2009
It’s Your Fault Your Lateena Is Pregnant, Mom
By Alex Alvarez at 4:41 PM.
By now, we’re all well-aware that, like, 10 out of 5 teenage Latinas in this country are pregnant. But we still don’t know who, exactly, to blame for it. Maybe it’s Mom!
29 April 2009
People’s “100 Most Beautiful” Contains The Same Latinas Everyone Calls Beautiful, All The Time
By Alex Alvarez at 1:14 PM.
El Yawn! We’re so tired of the same handful of Latina stars getting the spotlight time and time again. So, allow us to propose some new blood for People’s “100 Most Beautiful” list.
22 April 2009
Nazarena Velez & Daughter Barbara Pucheta Pose As Naked/Clothed Virgin Marys
By Cindy Casares at 2:30 PM.
Nazarena Velez, the Argentine model who famously posed as a naked Virgin Mary in that country’s Rolling Stone a few years ago, has happily given her blessing for her fourteen year-old daughter to pose as the Virgin, too.
Marketers Call Latinas ‘Chief Household Officers’, Horny
By Cindy Casares at 1:05 PM.
Latinas, did you know you are the driving force behind the new America with your 1/3 higher fertility rate and your youth and affinity for sex over a nice glass of wine?
4 March 2009
Glamour Dresses Celebrities As Women Who Made A Difference–And Carrie Bradshaw
By Alex Alvarez at 2:08 PM.
Glamour magazine is celebrating its 70th anniversary by having a gaggle of young models and actresses dress up like famous women from history - including a couple of ladies who don’t actually exist, but photograph really well.
