1,008 Latinas in the United States turn 15 Each Day

1,008 Latinas in the United States turn 15 Each Day

Mary Mata February 22, 2013

By Jody Brannon, Latinovations The desire to connect with America’s growing Hispanic and Latino audiences has marketing firms parsing data, looking to help clients make sense of shifting demographics. With the […]

One Latina Twentysomething’s 12 Tips For Teens

Mary Mata February 15, 2012

I am not a wise old crone. I am only 27 and though I have been successful in many realms, I am disgruntled about plenty of things. I am a […]

Young Latinas Are Starved For Role Models

Mary Mata December 28, 2011

By Laura Donnelly Gonzalez, co-founder Latinitas We know the archetype of the anti-hero of literature, the “anti-Christs” in horror cinema. Now, a new literal icon saturates American pop culture and soon, […]

Who Answers Burning Questions For The Children Of Immigrants?

Mary Mata November 16, 2011

By Elaine Dove I wonder about the girls and boys I see during the day at my once-a-week volunteer gig at a local school. Most of “my kids” at the […]

Despite Digital Divide Latinas Are Empowered By The Internet

Mary Mata November 9, 2011

By Laura Donnelly Gonzalez, co-founder Latinitas Navigating the youth conference circuit, I’m always astounded by enthusiastic representatives from corporate curriculum companies who swear the digital divide is declining, often through flashy […]

Feminism Is For Latinas, Too

Mary Mata October 26, 2011

I remember the exact moment I became a feminist. Imagine a chubby, 12 year-old Oh Hells Nah bored at church. I was daydreaming (probably about food, as I often did) […]

Latina Volunteerism Often Manifests Off The Beaten Path

Mary Mata September 27, 2011

By Laura Donnelly Gonzalez, co-founder Latinitas I run a Latina-led and based non-profit focused on empowering Hispanic girls and teens using media and technology. I hire 20-25 Hispanic women between the […]

I Fell In Love Online But No One Is Happy For Me

Mary Mata September 15, 2011

Dear Martha: I desperately need your opinion because I feel like no one understands me, or supports me. I’m a 26 year-old divorced woman with two children currently living with […]