The Chinese New Year officially began on February 12th and its celebration took place on February 26th. The Chinese New Year is the transition between zodiac signs, and 2021 is characterized for being the year of the Ox, a valued animal among Chinese culture because...
By: Melissa Onate On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic, changing our lives and the way we navigate the world in unimaginable ways. One year later, we are still reeling from the effects of Covid-19. About 29...
By: Melissa Onate In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are recognizing some Latinas who have helped build our community and are making a difference in the world. From supreme court justices, astronauts, to stay-at-home moms, we celebrate influential women and...
Ringing in the New Year it is the perfect time to reflect upon the previous year and set goals for the upcoming year. Whether you are celebrating at home with your family and friends, or you find yourself in a foreign country, consider including some of these popular...
Latinos and “The Holidays” are a cultural match made in heaven. Those of you without Hispanic roots likely have a number of usual things you do during the five weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day – office parties, drinks with friends, family Christmas...
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to gather together, share family stories, renew connections, and partake of an amazing variety of homemade food. While Americans celebrate with their own traditions during this annual time together, many immigrant Latinos and...