By JAY FELDMAN, Influencive
One way or another, social media is a huge part of our lives. We use it to access the news, be in touch with people in different parts of the world, share memes, post our photos, and allow others to see a glimpse into our lives. Continue reading ANDREA MORA: THE LATINA ENTREPRENEUR HELPING BRANDS WITH THEIR MARKETING ONE TIKTOK AT A TIME
By Eva Recinos, LA ist
It’s easy to feel cynical about companies pushing identity for profit — witness major retailers stamping feminist mottos on everything from t-shirts and tote bags to baby onesies and barware — but some local brands are the genuine article. Continue reading These Latina Businesses Are Changing How LA Shops — Online And IRL
By Lillian Stone, Yahoo! Life
The world’s been waiting with bated breath since 2018, when Fox Searchlight announced a biopic about Richard Montañez, the creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Now, Flamin’ Hot is moving forward with Eva Longoria set to direct and actors Jesse Garcia and Annie Gonzalez slated for the lead roles. Continue reading Eva Longoria’s Flamin’ Hot Cheetos movie is finally a go
Sometimes the best business ideas don’t necessarily come out of a groundbreaking new product concept but rather out of an authentic desire to fill a void. Continue reading Meet Bianca Kea, Founder of ‘Yo Soy Afro Latina’
By Gabrielle Olya, Yahoo! Finance
Jully-Alma Taveras is the founder of Investing Latina, an educational online community with over 40,000 members. She is an award-winning bilingual money expert, writer, YouTuber, speaker and educator who covers topics around personal finance, investing and entrepreneurship. Continue reading ‘Investing Latina’ Founder Jully-Alma Taveras Reveals the Best Investing Moves She’s Made
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Standing outside a home, Romina Puga paints endangered animals, plants a garden, hosts guest experts and talks about the news. She is joined by two friends: Coco, a puppet shaped like a coconut, and Maya, a plush pink puppet. Continue reading ‘A Sense of Belonging’ for Hispanic Children, with Puppets
We Lead: At the Intersection of Identity, Equity and Unity Leadership Summit is about recognizing the leaders in our communities that continue to take action to build equity in increasingly complex workplaces, together. Continue reading We Lead: At the Intersection of Identity, Equity and Unity Leadership Summit
By Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Forbes
Social organization Hispanics in Wine was founded with the aim of promoting equality and diversity and helping Latinx professionals advance in the wine industry. Founded in September 2020, it consists of a social media space and website which serve as a digital platform for insight into opportunities and resources for members of the community. Continue reading Hispanics In Wine Organization Aims To Empower Latinx Wine Communities
Cardi B has said she will launch her own range of haircare products, in an attempt to teach people about “Afro-Latina” hair.
The rapper said she was inspired to work on the products after receiving offensive comments about a video she posted about her natural hair. Continue reading Cardi B says she will launch haircare line to teach people about ‘Afro-Latina’ hair
By Courtney Connley, CNBC
This year, Latina Equal Pay Day falls on Oct. 29, marking how far into the new year Latinas have to work to earn the same pay white, non-Hispanic men earned the previous year. Continue reading Latinas earn $0.55 for every dollar paid to White men, a pay gap that has barely moved in 30 years
