Regresando al Futura – Back to the Future

Regresando al Futura – Back to the Future

by Marcela Davison Aviles What do we imagine sustainable communities to be? “Sustainable” – perhaps more than any other adjective — describes the collective yearning for our civic culture in the new millennium. But what does “sustainable” mean for Latinos? When...
Kiss Me I’m Latina – Giveaway

Kiss Me I’m Latina – Giveaway

  Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and Modern Latina is offering one lucky reader a chance to win Lip Job, total lip reconstructor and a Modern Latina tank top with our “Kiss Me I’m Latina Giveaway” putting a twist on the popular saying “Kiss me I’m Irish.”...
How Effective are Home Hair Remedies?

How Effective are Home Hair Remedies?

by Rachel Ramirez Have you ever read those articles about homemade hair remedies such as using olive oil as a hair serum or bananas as a hair mask and wonder how they measure up to salon or store bought products?  The question then becomes, since these are all-natural...
Celia Cruz the Queen of Salsa

Celia Cruz the Queen of Salsa

by Linda Castillo From her custom made dresses to her infamous catch phrase ‘Azucar! Azucar!’ Celia Cruz was a world-renowned artist who commanded the stage with her strong voice, electrifying presence and rhythm. Celia made many contributions to American culture and...