I’ve seen firsthand the quality resources that Monica has created about Latinas and Latinos through her blog Mommy Maestra. When she announced her new book, I knew I was going to love her book. She certainly didn’t disappoint. In her new book, she begins the introduction with some burningRead More →
Now more than ever, it is so important to teach our children about social justice. Have you been watching the news? Social media? Then you know! Many Latinos adults can relate to not being taught about notable Hispanics or their contributions during their school years. Some may have lucked out duringRead More →
Aunque existan países que reclaman un postre o el otro como suyo, la verdad es que muchas veces ese postre existe en nuestro país de origen pero con otro nombre. O sea, que los postres “ni son de aquí, ni de allá” como decía la India María (de seguro alguienRead More →
José Ramón Andrés Puerta was born on July 13, 1969, Mieres, Spain. He is a world-renowned celebrity chef, philanthropist, and a 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. He owns various restaurants in the U.S.A and has been credited for bringing to America the small plate concept popular in Spain called tapas.Read More →
José Martí was born on January 28, 1853, Havana, Cuba and died on May 19, 1895, Dos Ríos, Cuba. From an early age, he showed a talent for writing and revolutionary politics. He was a poet, essayist, journalist, translator, and publisher. However, he’s mostly known to be a patriot, revolutionistRead More →
Julia de Burgos is known as Puerto Rico’s most famous Latina poet. She was born on February 17, 1914, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and died on July 6, 1953, in Harlem, New York. She was a teacher, writer, and civil rights activist for women and African/Afro-Caribbean writers. Also known asRead More →