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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 […]
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Meet Lola & Miriam, the two friends behind Las Amigas Cuvée
Opening a business comes with many challenges, and even more so during the pandemic. That didn’t deter two friends Miriam Puentes, co-owner of Honrama Cellars, and Lola Llamas, co-owner of Llamas Family Wines, from following their dream to create the first collaboration on a limited-edition Napa Valley sparkling wine, Las Amigas Cuvée. Read more about their journey here.
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Be sure to see “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It” streaming on PBS. Discover 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 her iconic roles and scenes of the star on set today. Check out trailer here.
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Grandes Dreamers
I can’t wait to receive a copy of Grandes Dreamers, written by Argelia Atilano and features the vivid art of Anna Alvarado for our family library. I know that my girls will be inspired by the 12 featured Latina leaders who have pursued their dreams while facing adversities.
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Velvet was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia #ModernLatinaBookClub
The Modern Latina Book Club members could not put down Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. We are so excited to delve into her latest novel, Velvet was the Night. This story is about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of a missing woman they’re both desperate to find. We will begin reading on 9/6/21 – join us!
