by Michelle Arcos Filmmaker and human rights activist, Barbara Martinez Jitner attended CSU Monterey Bay to share her inspirational and informative lecture on, “Femicide at our Border: To be a Woman in Juárez is a Death Sentence.” Jitner Martinez is one of the first Latina executive producers of the Emmy nominated primetime series, “American Family”. She also served as … [Read more...] about Barbara Martinez Jitner: A Voice for the Women of Juárez
Archives for June 2012
The Vegan Girl Continues
by HealthyLatina in the City What I have learned about eating vegan: One big thing that I have learned about being and eating vegan is that the shopping requires a lot of planning and research. Every Sunday morning I go grocery shopping for the entire week, (I have always done this) breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for Sunday-Friday. Planning all my meals in advance … [Read more...] about The Vegan Girl Continues
June and July 2012 Events
Photography in Mexico| Now – July 8 The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is presenting a complex synthesis of art and politics; this exhibition explores Mexico's distinctively rich and diverse photography tradition from the 1920s to the present. It begins in the period following the Mexican Revolution, and includes photographs made for the illustrated press at midcentury … [Read more...] about June and July 2012 Events
Men’s Haircare and Hair Products
by Rachel Ramirez According to Global Cosmetic Industry (CGI) Magazine (January/February 2012), men's skincare and haircare reached a global sales amount of $31 billion in 2011, with the amount expected to rise in 2012 and beyond. Now more than in the past, while most men do not perform as many steps as women, men have become focused on skincare and haircare. As basic as … [Read more...] about Men’s Haircare and Hair Products
Father’s Day Healthy Dinner
by Nicole Moreno Father’s Day is a day to celebrate our dads and a time to show them we appreciate all they have done for us. A creative and simple way to show your dad your love is to make him a good old fashion meal. While we all might be tempted to make the traditional enchiladas or throw some carne asada on the grill, we have to step back and realize that some of our … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Healthy Dinner