by Ariana Garcia Winter holiday celebrations are particularly important in our culture because they not only bring our families together but they are chock full of traditions that remind us of our roots. One of these particularly Latina traditions is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe-December 12th. This representation of Mary has managed to transcend the generational … [Read more...] about La Virgen de Guadalupe – A Holiday Tradition Five Centuries Young
Archives for December 2011
Impact of AB 1330 on our Latino Community
by Marcela Davison Aviles When I was eight years old, and attending the public schools in Tucson, I was given a choice: a violin, a cello or a viola to learn to play for orchestra class. The viola was the size of a small cello, and the cello was taller than me, but the violin was just right. I picked a three-quarter size instrument and thus began my beautiful career as a … [Read more...] about Impact of AB 1330 on our Latino Community
Spice Up the Holidays with the Sweet Taste & Aroma of Honey-Infused Ponches
Spiced Honey Ponche with ground cinnamon and winter-warming rum. Honey Salvadorian Ponche with the soothing taste of chamomile and refreshing pineapple. This holiday season expert mixologist Deysi Alvarez teams up with the National Honey Board (NHB) to reinvent the traditional Latin American ponches of the winter holidays and introduces them with the distinctive flavor of the … [Read more...] about Spice Up the Holidays with the Sweet Taste & Aroma of Honey-Infused Ponches
Nail Party with the Kardashian Kolors from Nicole by OPI
by Brenda Eberly Whether you’re a fan or not of the fashionable Kardashian ladies, you’re going to love this collection. There are 14 exciting shades to choose from including lots of shimmers, shine, and glitter options definitely something for everyone. It’s especially fabulous for dressing up your nails for the holiday season. Talk about a party for your nails, so many … [Read more...] about Nail Party with the Kardashian Kolors from Nicole by OPI
Propelling Latinas to Lead, Connect, and Empower Others
by Stephanie Bravo There’s a lot to be said about professional development and leadership conferences. Usually they focus on the hard skills, are tailored to specific industries, and lack a diverse cross-section of leaders. And, very rarely does a conference attract influential and successful Latinas from multi-generations, multi-heritages, and multi-states. Thus, I was very … [Read more...] about Propelling Latinas to Lead, Connect, and Empower Others