The annual West Indian Day Parade in New York City has plenty of bragging rights when it comes to creativity. No feather, sequin or color is spared in the elaborate and competitive costume-making, which is rooted in carnival traditions. But there is something more to this fabulous display of culture and ethnic pride.
Sure, there IS [...]
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Wise Latinas of the World — throw your hands up!
We know Judge Sonia Sotomayor is wise. But who are some of the other wise Latinas the rest of the world should know about? Do share in the comments section.
Speaking of…decades ago, some wise women took on machismo in the Young Lords Party (YLP). This month, July, marks the 40th anniversary of the YLP’s establishment [...]
A Latina for the Supreme Court?
Justice David Souter will retire from Supreme Court. Obama can make history with the first Hispanic appointment to the Court. El Diario-La Prensa says Judge Sonia Sotomayor should be a leading candidate.
Esquire magazine makes a case for Sotomayor, Huffington Post says she is a favorite and her Facebook fans page is rapidly growing.