Politics & Power
In the history of U.S. politics, there has never been a politician, lawmaker like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Latina from the Bronx, college graduate who boasts of her working class ‘bartender’ roots and of course, proud of her Latinidad. In fact, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is among a legion of women
Latinas In Cannabis Series
While the stigma of ‘weed’ has softened through legalization, Latinx/people of color still face acceptance, access and barriers of entry into the industry due to historic criminalization and structures set up. However, progress is being made by reeducation efforts, training and of course, the pushing of legislation and laws.
Entertainment
An amazing announcement from San Diego State University, the school is in the works to offer students a Selena-inspired college course on our beloved icon and superstar of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla Perez. At BoldLatina, we have covered most everything ‘Selena’ from ‘merch’ to the unveiling of Selena’s Hollywood
Latinas In Sports Series
Maria Solis Belizaire, an Afro-Latina runner and activist is founder of Latinos Run. Never did Maria believe that cultivating interest and a community for running would shape her mind, body and soul. In 2018, Maria launched a campaign called Project Run 50 where will run in each state across the
Politics & Power
President Trump or #45 announced on Twitter, the unexpected resignation of Homeland Security Secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen. Through a resignation letter Nielsen was said to resign because of the possibility Trump wanted to go in a more ‘tougher’ direction. Trump had mentioned that Nielsen needed to be ‘tougher’ and had been
Work & Wealth
The gender and racial pay gap is real. We know that African American women, Native American and Latinas are adversely affected by the pay gap in the United States. Latinas are ‘the most adversely affected by the gender pay gap. They are paid just 53 cents for every dollar earned
Politics & Power
On Friday, March 29th, Trump announced that his administration will be cutting off millions of U.S. dollars of aid to the three Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras (not the ‘three Mexican countries‘ as aired in a news graphic on Fox & Friends, FOX News segment)
Entertainment
Forever 21 has launched their new clothing line that is all about the late singer Selena Quintanilla. The new collection named “The White Rose Collection” ranges from t-shirts with the queen of Tejano’s image and name on them to jewelry and pins. They recently launched the “white rose” collection
Culture & Impact
Not all Mexican mothers fulfill the stereotype of love and passivity. Mine is a story of grit, crying, and chipping away at my education and finding myself. While in college I came to call my mother by her first name. After the many instances, examples, and experiences of showing me
Politics & Power
Fox News Gone Done It Again With ‘The Latina Thing’ Dig At AOC Just about every week, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a news story! Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is the ‘lightening rod’ of America as stated on the recent Time magazine cover reveal (out on stands April 1st). On the cover of
Beauty & Wellness
I have realized how the trauma of domestic violence has affected my dating life. I am now actively learning how to heal and how to be intentional about creating a healthy partnership. In efforts of learning how to better communicate, affirm, and validate myself, I wrote this letter to a
Entertainment
Representation, Action and Determination. That is exactly what Sony’s new action-packed film MISS BALA is all about. The film starring actors Gina Rodriguez and Puerto Rican actor Ismael Cruz Córdova takes its viewers on a wild chase with an ending that you can’t possibly predict. View this post