AMERICAN GIRL'S 2018 GIRL OF THE YEAR IS ON A MISSION TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO PUSH BEYOND BOUNDARIES AND REACH FOR THE STARS —Free Scholastic STEM-Based Curriculum Fuels Students’ Interest in Space Exploration— 3…2…1…It’s time to blast off with American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year™, Luciana Vega™! Officially launching on January 1, Luciana is the latest in American Girl’s … [Read more...] about American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year™ Luciana Vega
Quick Fun Pink Hair with No Commitment
by Angelaydet Rocha Tired of your blonde hair? Want to try something new, but you're afraid of committing? Well no worries, I got you girl. Keep on reading on how I turned my blonde hair into a vibrant blush pink with just purple shampoo! Yes, just shampoo. I was having one of those days where I was just browsing YouTube (we all have those days) for new hair and makeup … [Read more...] about Quick Fun Pink Hair with No Commitment
Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too
Excerpt: New York Times by Salma Hayek HARVEY WEINSTEIN WAS a passionate cinephile, a risk taker, a patron of talent in film, a loving father and a monster. For years, he was my monster. This fall, I was approached by reporters, through different sources, including my dear friend Ashley Judd, to speak about an episode in my life that, although painful, I thought I … [Read more...] about Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too
Mexican Heritage Plaza’s Avenida de Altares
by Rachel Garcia On Saturday October 28, 2017, the Mexican Heritage Plaza hosted its inaugural Alum Rock Alter Walk called La Ultima Parada on Alum Rock Avenue between King Road and Highway 101 from 6pm-8pm, followed by a free, open to the community cumbia dance party from 8pm-11pm. The walk did double duty by highlighting alters made by local artists and local businesses … [Read more...] about Mexican Heritage Plaza’s Avenida de Altares
Tales of Empowerment Power a Ñew Generation
by Marcela Davison Aviles (Marcela is a cultural consultant to Elena of Avalor) If history reveals the teachable moments from human efforts to preserve liberty and life, what can we learn from an animated fable about a teenage princess who cares more about equity than gowns? In these days when women leaders are warned to behave, we can all take heart from a new leader who … [Read more...] about Tales of Empowerment Power a Ñew Generation