Hispanics: Be proud of your past and embrace the future!
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) is upon us, and each year via our September and October editions, we join national efforts to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico,…
Living my Dream
By Juanita Quiñones Gándara My name is Juanita and I am proud to say that I was born in Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico and raised in El Paso, Tx! I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I thank my parents for the…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
By Peggy Brockman Nationally, suicide is the second leading cause of death in ages 10 to 34. This is the same with the Hispanic/Latina population of this age. Reports from over the last few years show that suicide attempts in Hispanic girls…
When you or someone you love is suicidal
By Sheryl Boldt, www.TodayCanBeDifferent.net. [email protected]. “Do you love your children enough to live for them?” Millie asked me. I was a young mother – a suicidal young mother – of four adorable children. Tears streamed down my cheeks. I knew how…
From dreams to goals
By Flavia Mosci Do not confuse dreams with goals; there is a S.M.A.R.T way to materialize your aspirations. Often when we ask someone what their life’s goals are, they passionately describe their dreams; they talk about their hopes and wishes.…
Our Spanish Heritage (Month). The Importancia of Being Represented
By Bohemian Babushka Why Hispanic heritage month? For the same reason there is a movement to erect an American Latin museum. To quote the Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino “to create a museum in our nation’s…
US 19th Amendment, Women’s Suffrage- 100 Años and Just Getting Started!
By Bohemian Babushka HolaHolaHola Beautifuls! As Babushka shared in last month’s edicion, AMENDMENT XV -Passed by Congress 26 February 1869; Ratified 3 February 1870 The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by…