When Dora Herrera, 55, was about 12 or 13 years old, she was no longer allowed to play sports. “My parents told me it was inappropriate for a young lady to be … Read More
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Urban baby blog: A period piece
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Cuidado: This post is about menstruation. If Aunt Flo you'd rather not read about, skip my blog this week. I promise next week will have zero bodily … Read More
Arte Público’s A Day Without Sugar Challenge
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By now, it is well known that obesity is a major problem in America. But did you know that Latino children, especially second and third generation, are at … Read More
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My daughter has discovered talking. As of right now she has about 125 words in her vocabulary. It's great to (finally) have her ask for help instead of just … Read More
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Eclectic Grammy-winning band, Ozomatli, most known for tooting their horns and singing and jumping for social issues such as immigration and gang violence, is … Read More
