Why Latinas Aren’t Allowed To Be Angry, And Other Stereotypes

Why Latinas Aren’t Allowed To Be Angry, And Other Stereotypes

Mary Mata February 8, 2012

In a few very tangible ways, Latinas have it rougher than other folks. Not only do we often find ourselves in an ethnic/cultural/linguistic/racial minority, practically cueing others to pile on […]

Wondering About Women Who Hate Women

Mary Mata November 2, 2011

Ladies, have you ever walked into a room full of people and noticed that many of the women were giving you dirty looks for no reason at all? I call it […]

Who Are Those Sexy Halloween Costumes Really For?

Mary Mata October 27, 2011

I have been annoyed by sexy Halloween costumes for a long time now. I don’t mean to disparage tastefully sexy and feminine clothing. I don’t think there is anything wrong […]

Immigration Agent: His Warrant Is His Genitalia

Mary Mata October 26, 2011

Nashville, Tennessee residents were the victims of overzealous and perhaps unlawful policing when police there entered their homes to search without warrants. When asked for those warrants, one of the […]

Latina Comedian Jesenia Bailey Creates Her Own Showcase

Mary Mata September 29, 2011

Jesenia Bailey found her way into a career in comedy in the most unlikely way — by doing as everything else first. She’s the co-creator and co-producer of the Latino […]

I Can Tell You’re Latina By How You Gesticulate

Mary Mata August 17, 2011

Recently I was at an event when an elderly white gentleman approached me and began a conversation. After we got over the whole “It’s Sara, not Sarah,” part of my […]

Racist Jokes At Work, “Oh, But I Didn’t Mean You”

Mary Mata August 16, 2011

We’ve all been there. You’re with your non-Latino co-workers, you’re joking around, and then all of a sudden, someone decides to tell the funniest joke ever — based on racist […]

Why Do Women Have To Be So Afraid Of Getting Old?

Mary Mata August 11, 2011

By Elaine Dove I’ve noticed recently that when I run into female friends, especially in groups, that one of the ways women often bond is to enter into a discussion […]

Latina Lesbians Deal With Racism, Homophobia And More

Mary Mata August 8, 2011

A new study released at the end of July shows that Latinas who are lesbians face racism from within and without their LGBTQ communities, as well as homophobia and sexism. […]

News Taco To Go: Spiderman, Sarcasm, Redistricting And Sopes

Mary Mata August 4, 2011

Marvel Comics To Unveil A New Latino Spiderman Sarcasm As Self Defense Against Racism, Sexism Latinos Win Some, Lose Some In California Redistricting Sopes: A Step By Step Process