Education: Is a College Degree a Path to Success or Debt Trap?
Chicas, let me give you some sound advice: if you don’t have to, don’t go to college. As the default rate on student loans increases at an alarming rate, students are reconsidering their More »
Angelina Jolie Inspired Meatless Monday: 7 Cancer Fighting Foods
Angelina Jolie‘s decision to undergo a double mastectomy to decrease her risk of breast cancer sends an important message to Latinas: we can make choices to reduce our own risk of cancer. I know this very well. Breast More »
Fitness: Build Muscle Anywhere with a Resistance Band
Can’t make it to the gym? Take it with you! Resistance bands are lightweight and fit easily in your purse for a total body workout anytime, anywhere. Elastic strips designed to help More »
Salud: Angelina Jolie’s Medical Decision and a Latina Guide to Breast Health
Latinas should learn from Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy because of a high chance of developing cancer due to her family history which she reveals in a recent op-ed piece in the New York Times. The More »
Immigration Markup: TWLC’s Viviana Hurtado on MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts Show
What happens when Senators tack on 300+ amendments to the immigration bill? You have a lengthy mark-up process that continues for weeks. This is a good thing. The so-called Gang of Eight More »
Education: Code Switching and Cultural Identity in the Classroom
A former co-worker of mine used to tell a story about how his father forced him to wear a suit on move-in day of his freshman year of college. It was 2004. More »
UPDATE: Re-published in HuffPo! Latino IQ Quiz: Does the GOP Hate Hispanics? a) Yes b) No c) Maybe d) Can You Repeat?
This rhetorical question has a clear answer in my head–no. But the rhetoric during last year’s Republican primaries and the election, as well as Congress’ current immigration bill debate, is sending a message to Latinos More »
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Fitness: Archery Targets your Health
March 8, 2013
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Could you benefit from more focus and strength in your life? I’ve got a workout for you: archery. ¿Qué son esas Robin Hoodeadas? Archery is often overlooked as a recreational sport. Yet strength is key. Getting stronger is one of the reasons I agreed when Read More...
Nutrition: 3 Ways to Keep the Hispanic Diet Healthy
March 7, 2013
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Many people realize that Taco Bell is not authentic. But did you know that a traditional Hispanic diet inspired by your abuela‘s cooking can help you stay healthy? ¿Cómo? Healthy staples of corn tortillas are low-fat, as are beans. Frijoles as my suegra calls them are also chock full of fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates which Read More...
SLIDESHOW: The Sequester
March 6, 2013
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The sequester headlines focus on the trillion dollars in cuts after Congress and President Barack Obama failed to reach an agreement on how to control the federal deficit. But behind this staggering number spread over ten years are people. This Read More...
TWLC Money: 5 Savings Tips When You Don’t Make A Lot of Money
March 5, 2013
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With the exception of kids, I am no different than my driver last week or the female manager at the nearby Kinko’s: it is virtually impossible for these single moms and I to save money for retirement or the “rainy day” fund Read More...
SLIDESHOW: The Faces of the Great Immigration Debate
March 4, 2013
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Great women come from every corner of the world. Fortunately for us, many brilliant ones have brought their talents to the United States. In honor of the beginning of Women’s History Month we collected photographs of female immigrants who became important figures in Read More...
2 Ways to Keep PE on Your Schedule
March 1, 2013
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Even though you no longer have to report to gym class, PE should still be on your schedule. Practical Exercise, that is! Regular physical activity keeps you looking and feeling great. So why isn’t fitness part our daily routine? The excuse I Read More...
Latinas’ Vote Under Fire?
February 28, 2013
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In 1965, 25,000 people marched to Montgomery, Alabama to help pass the Voting Rights Act. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court, including Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, heard arguments on a section of this historic legislation with their decision having a big Read More...
Columbia Journalism Review: The Wise Latina Club “Awesome Blog”
February 27, 2013
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¡Virgen Santísima! This time my Chief Reputation Monitor, i.e. Mami (Google alerts have nothing on this lady’s internet scouring abilities), did not discover that the Columbia Journalism Review (CJR) selected The Wise Latina Club as one of five “awesome blogs Read More...