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
Archives for October 2021
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
Meet Lola & Miriam, the two friends behind Las Amigas Cuvée
I first heard of Las Amigas Cuvée when I attended the Latina Coalition Silicon Valley Sisterhood brunch. It was the perfect selection for the event’s toast since Las Amigas Cuvée was built on the sisterhood and friendship between founders Miriam Puentes, co-owner of Honrama Cellars, and Lola Llamas, co-owner of Llamas Family Wines. Miriam and Lola have several years of … [Read more...] about Meet Lola & Miriam, the two friends behind Las Amigas Cuvée
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Don't miss "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It" streaming on PBS. Be sure to see "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It" streaming on PBS. The documentary shows how Moreno defied her humble upbringing and racism to become one of a select group of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. Explore her 70-year career with new interviews, clips of … [Read more...] about Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It