Latina author Meg Medina on prestigious Newbery Medal: ‘Doesn’t feel like it could possibly be me’

Latina author Meg Medina on prestigious Newbery Medal: ‘Doesn’t feel like it could possibly be me’

Victor Landa February 4, 2019

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Local author Meg Medina won the John Newbery Medal, awarded to the most distinguished American children’s book of the year, on Monday for her novel “Merci Suárez Changes […]

After speaking with undocumented parents, I know what it means to be humbled

NewsTaco March 30, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because the experience of undocumented families affects us all in one way or another. VL By Ray Salazar, The White Rhino (2 minute read)   […]

Sisters become doctors, lawyers after childhood of farm labor

NewsTaco June 28, 2016

*There are so many stories like this in our community. We need to celebrate them, loudly. Share yours with us. VL By Carmen George, The Fresno Bee One scorching summer […]

Racial Awakening, Pride And Fear: One Latino Perspective On ‘The Obama Effect’

NewsTaco April 21, 2016

*This is the kind of story that needs to face outward. It was published by an NPR program called Code Switch, so hopefully non-Latinos get to hear it and read […]

LGBT Latinos Celebrate Historic Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling

NewsTaco June 26, 2015

*This was, by far, one of the  most anticipated Supreme Court decisions in many years. For many LGBT Latinos this is a day of personal celebration. VL By Raul A. […]

Authoritarian Parenting Can Lead to Depression and Other Disorders Among Latino Children

NewsTaco June 23, 2015

*This surprised me on a couple of levels. It took me by surprise because I never thought of repeto as a cause of anxiety (it does answer a lot of […]

Study Shows Latinas are More Likely to Have Larger Families

NewsTaco May 11, 2015

*Latinas are still having more babies than others, but the mythical large Latino family is shrinking. This has economic, educational, and political implications.  VL   By Cristina Arreola, Latina By […]

Don’t forget about Hispanic fathers when it comes to paternal depression

NewsTaco April 16, 2014

*Research published in “Pediatrics ” shows that Latino fathers, 25 years old, are more likely to suffer from paternal depression. This leads to more corporal punishment, less interaction, more stress […]

Life works mysteriously

Mary Mata February 26, 2014

By Jennifer Nava, Latina Voices I remember very little of my childhood, but the one thing I do remember is going to Mexico for the first time with my abuelita. I was […]

Is ‘love’ the missing health link in the Hispanic Paradox?

Mary Mata January 24, 2014

By Hope Gillette, Saludify The Hispanic Paradox is the phrase used to describe the longer lifespan of Hispanics in the United States, despite high rates of chronic disease It has baffled […]