Teenage Mothers And Unwanted Pregnancies

Teenage Mothers And Unwanted Pregnancies

Mary Mata March 1, 2012

Life with kids, even with a partner that helps in their upbringing, can be difficult. But facing the same reality as a single, teenage mother who never thought that it […]

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 […]

Growing To Embrace Growing Older

Mary Mata December 1, 2011

When I was 21, I started to notice that some gray hair was beginning to sprout. That was my first introduction to aging, but I didn’t think anything of it. […]

What Separates Latino Hipsters From The Rest?

Mary Mata October 25, 2011

Austin, Texas — First off, you may be asking yourself, “What is a hipster?” The answer is the type of difficult one that accompanies trying to distill cultural movements. But, […]

The Most Dangerous Environment — Middle School

Mary Mata June 29, 2011

June is a magical month when you work at an elementary school. It is a time for new beginnings — as in summer vacations. When you work at an elementary […]

Young Latinos Want To Consume Bilingual Content

Mary Mata June 24, 2011

A new study found that Latino youth, meaning ages 14-34, like consuming content in bilingual, bicultural ways. “The Maximo Report” was sponsored by the network Tr3s, Motivo Insights, LLC and the […]

Bien Hecho: Latinitas Inspires Girls With Media, Tech

Mary Mata June 7, 2011

Latinitas Magazine started off in 2002 as a way to help empower young Latinas with media and technology. By allowing young women to participate in school programs, teen internships, Saturday and […]

Help A Latina Filmmaker Highlight Love, Family In New Movie

Mary Mata May 2, 2011

Aurora Guerrero is a movie writer and director who has a lot to say — but she needs your help. The Latina filmmaker, daughter of Mexican immigrants and San Francisco […]