I am not a great cook, so I always volunteer to bring a charcuterie board when the holidays come around. I love that it is simple to make, and there is a little something for everyone to enjoy. Charcuterie is a French word that refers to prepared and cured cold meats and is paired with other complementary food, including cheese, fruits, nuts, and crackers. Here is what I … [Read more...] about Charcuterie Board Made Simple
Archives for 2021
Now Watching: Gentefied Season 2
Yes, the wait is over for the second season of Gentefied! I am so excited to start binge-watching this one. Joining the Gentefied cast this season in recurring roles include: Clarissa Thibeaux (Runaways) as Bree Solano, a queer advertising executive who works with emerging artists – and who has romantic sparks with Ana. Manuel Uriza (Rambo: Last Blood) as Ernesto … [Read more...] about Now Watching: Gentefied Season 2
Five Midnights by Ann Dávila Cardinal #ModernLatinaBookClub
We’re only a week away from Hallow’s Eve, and we have picked a frightening, fast paced thriller for our next book of the month. Join the Modern Latina Book Club as we read Five Midnights (Five Midnights, 1) by Puerto Rican novelist Ann Dávila Cardinal. Who’s in for a wicked read? Synopsis: Ann Dávila Cardinal's Five Midnights is a “wickedly thrilling” (William … [Read more...] about Five Midnights by Ann Dávila Cardinal #ModernLatinaBookClub
Let’s Get Loud about Latina Equal Pay Day
Today, October 21, 2021, is Latina Equal Pay Day. This means it took Latinas in the workplace almost an entire extra year of full-time, year-round work to be paid the average annual earnings of a white man. Lean In Latinas shared that on average Latinas in the U.S. are paid 45% less than white men and 30% less than white women. And the gap in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley … [Read more...] about Let’s Get Loud about Latina Equal Pay Day
Modern Latina’s 2021 Chingona Award Recipient: Darcie Green
About the Chingona Award The Chingona Award recipient is a mujer who is fearless, determined, powerful, and unstoppable. She is the embodiment of confidence and is always uplifting her family and community. We celebrate the chingonas who are inspiring and helping our community keep pushing forward and what we are capable of realizing. We are so honored to announce Modern … [Read more...] about Modern Latina’s 2021 Chingona Award Recipient: Darcie Green