by Linda Castillo Have you been shopping in Downtown San Jose lately? I just discovered Ay Dios Mio nestled in the new San Pedro Square Market at100 N. Almaden Ave,San Jose,CA. The indoor marketplace will eventually house over 20 unique vendors offering farm fresh vegetables, tasty food and imported gift items. Ay Dios Mio is one of the first shops now open with limited … [Read more...] about Ay Dios Mio
Archives for November 2011
Real Clothes for Real Latina’s at a Really Affordable Price
by Brenda Eberly This week at Modern Latina, we asked two staff writers to model and help us review the new Sofia by Sofia Vergara clothing collection that recently launched for Kmart. Because there are so many options for women of all shapes and sizes, the name of the campaign really says it all "Work What You Got." What we love about the collection is that it’s very … [Read more...] about Real Clothes for Real Latina’s at a Really Affordable Price
Latina Speaks Out on Serving Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy
by Melissa Jimenez U.S.gay soldiers who served in the early 90’s and onward, understood the closeted lifestyle that Bill Clinton’s “Don’t ask, don’t ask,” (DADT) policy enforced when it went into effect. Although some might think the policy gave the impression it would be a “safer” alternative to protect one’s lifestyle or orientation, it felt more that the policy hid a part … [Read more...] about Latina Speaks Out on Serving Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy
Modern Latina Seeks Contributing Writers
Right now Modern Latina is seeking contributing writers who are knowledgeable and passionate about creating compelling and original content that will transform and inspire Modern Latina readers. We are looking for writers in the following areas: Health, Beauty, College/Career, Green Living, and more. Modern Latina Writer Benefits: Make Connections: Your stories will be … [Read more...] about Modern Latina Seeks Contributing Writers
Getting an Education Today for a Better Tomorrow
by Stephanie Bravo By 2018, about 66% of new jobs will require a post-secondary degree. That’s about 18 million new jobs that will require a college degree or credential. Unfortunately, the U.S. will fall short of filling those jobs because there won’t be enough college graduates to fill them. As the fastest growing subpopulation in the nation, Latinos are primed to step … [Read more...] about Getting an Education Today for a Better Tomorrow