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
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Celebrate with a Purpose at the Sabor del Valle Event 7/21/17
by Linda Castillo Since 2009, the annual Sabor del Valle has been bringing together diverse vintners and restaurants from the Bay Area to support nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community and beyond. This year the event will be held at the beautiful Mexican Heritage Plaza on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 6:30-11:00 pm. A Community Event that Supports … [Read more...] about Celebrate with a Purpose at the Sabor del Valle Event 7/21/17
Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: Fashion Fights Back
Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: Fashion Fights Back, a runway event benefitting Latinas Contra Cancer was an amazing way to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Held at the beautiful, historic San Jose Woman’s Club with over 160 guests in attendance, it was a magical evening with so much positive energy in the room all to raise awareness and funds for the … [Read more...] about Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary Celebration: Fashion Fights Back
Congratulations to the Frida Kahlo Inspired Look Winners
This summer, Modern Latina called out all aspiring fashion designers to submit their original Frida Kahlo inspired look to strut down the runway at Modern Latina’s 10th Anniversary celebration, “Fashion Fights Back” an event benefitting Latinas Contra Cancer on October 1, 2015. All of the concepts were so inspiring and beautiful coming from talent in areas of graphic and … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the Frida Kahlo Inspired Look Winners
Modern Latina presents Fashion Fights Back – A runway event benefitting Latinas Contra Cancer
It will be a night of fashion, culture, and community honoring and celebrating breast cancer survivors. Guests will have a great time as they enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, while viewing the latest fashion, including the reveal of the finished looks from our Frida Kahlo Inspired Look contest. Guests will have the opportunity to shop from our participating local artists, … [Read more...] about Modern Latina presents Fashion Fights Back – A runway event benefitting Latinas Contra Cancer