Ethnic slurs (ethnophaulic) are words or expressions that typically use an identifiable feature of a group or members of a given ethnicity to insult, ridicule, mock, or disrespect. One of the first ethnic slurs that I can recall was the word “Gringa.” The first time I heard it, it wasRead More →
I’ll go ahead and give you my answer, I’m all three. Earlier this week I was asked if I was Spanish or Native American? This is a question that I get asked often. Hence, no one ever asks if I’m Black or African. My response is usually short: Puerto Rican.Read More →
Puerto Ricans are a beautiful mix of indigenous Taínos, Africans, and Spanish ancestry; and they come in all shades and skin tones. So it’s hard to answer a simple question such as, “What are you?” Like Gina Rodriguez says… With that being said, let me tell you a little moreRead More →
¿Sabías que hoy es el Día Nacional del Inmigrante? En el 1987, el Congreso de Estados Unidos reconoció el 28 de octubre como el Día Nacional del Imnigrante. Para celebrar este día les comparto un poema de la autora Mariana Llanos. Sobre la autora: Mariana Llanos es una escritora yRead More →
“Yo sería borincanoaunque naciera en la luna.” Juan Antonio Corretjer ¿Cómo mantener los lazos culturales cuando se vive lejos de la patria de uno y cómo sembramos la semilla del amor? En la crianza bicultural y multicultural muchas veces nos encontramos en la encrucijada de cómo celebrar nuestras costumbres cuando vivimosRead More →
There’s something for all! From little ones, teens and to your older kids have them show off their Latino pride with these gifts that they will love. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase I’ll receive a small monetary compensation. Thanks! Accessories What girl wouldn’tRead More →