tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54936032764890490332024-08-28T19:14:30.571-05:00Wise Latinas LinkedThis blog is information that can empower and educate Latinas or those who feel they are Latinas in their heart. We have profiles, news you can use and much more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-18708382893251887892015-07-04T14:54:00.000-05:002015-07-04T14:54:59.742-05:00Los Angeles Police Officer's message to Donald Trump "I am a role model…"
This is a powerful message from LAPD officer Navi Aicarg. I appreciate all the Latinos and Latinas who have come forward to share their feelings about Donald Trump and many with messages directed to him.
Here's Officer Aicarg's post on Facebook.
Thank you to Erica Isais-Sierra, our Wise Latinas Linked member on Facebook for sharing this post.
Rebecca Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-27422800315521174122015-06-28T23:45:00.001-05:002015-06-29T00:14:51.103-05:00Latinas on social media unleash on Donald Trump
Photo Courtesy: Trump Facebook
You can't insult Mexicans and get away with it, even if you are one of the richest men in the country. Even if you are running for President of the United States.
Wise Latinas didn't hold back their opinions on Facebook about Donald Trump after he called Mexicans who come into this country "rapists" and "killers." While NBC and Univision appear to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-55268584596857707742015-05-18T17:15:00.001-05:002015-05-24T19:06:06.501-05:00Join us! Getting Wise about the Federal Reserve Bank in Dallas, Free networking luncheon
Update May 24--Our event is full to capacity. All 80 seats have been reserved. If you want to get on a waiting list, please contact organizer, Magda Salazar at magda.salazar@dal.frb.org. IMPORTANT, for those of you with a reserved seat, please let Magda know if you have to cancel. We want to give a Wise Latina on the waiting list a chance to come to our free event. Thank you.
*Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-37446694349458889312015-05-14T11:46:00.000-05:002015-05-14T12:00:18.406-05:00Changing the lives of families in poverty in Punta Banda, Baja California, Mexico
YouTube Screenshot: Punta Banda
We all have it in us, to do something good for someone else. You've thought about it, right?
My message today is inspired by a video that Patty Rodriguez shared with our Wise Latinas Linked members in our Facebook group. She posted "Good Morning Ladies, wanted to share our project here in Ensenada Mexico, it took 4 months to organize, raise money, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-40389589950018000512015-04-25T14:01:00.000-05:002015-04-25T14:01:25.959-05:00Why is Denise Elsken still on the Martinez School board when she's unfair to Latino students in CA?
Photo Screenshot: KTVU-TV
Denise Elsken thinks that Latino students don't need air conditioning in their classrooms as much as the white kids at schools in the Martinez Unified School District in Martinez, CA. She made that very clear at a board meeting where they were discussing who should get the AC.
Aren't school board members suppose to care for all children and look at them Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-81644621443608120412015-03-03T15:46:00.001-06:002015-03-03T15:48:33.442-06:00The State of Health and Health Coverage of Latinas in the U.S.
Research done by the Center for American Progress should open the eyes of all Latinas. It's not all bad. Here are some of the facts when it involves Latinas and their health:
Latina teens experienced historic lows for teen pregnancy in 2012, at 39%
17% of Latinas received Medicaid, compared to 9% for white women.
Latinas represent 17% of new AIDS diagnoses among women.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-40274312514947661212015-02-09T20:34:00.000-06:002015-02-09T20:34:37.637-06:00Feb. 14 - Join the One Billion Rising and stop the violence against women
One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. The campaign started on Valentine’s Day 2012. Statistic reveal that 1 in 3 women will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS.
On Saturday, February 14, 2015 once again thousands around the world Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-16694186115089987852015-02-04T13:59:00.002-06:002015-02-04T13:59:53.102-06:00Arizona AG's Office blames rape victim for her attack 'she could have done something about it'
Rape is rape!
The definition of rape according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics: Forced sexual intercourse including both psychological coercion as well as physical force.
So why is Arizona's assistant Attorney General, Jonathan Weisbard blaming a female state employee for her rape? According to news reports, the woman was at an Arizona prison to give a GED examine to a group of sex Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-55196663541047470382015-01-16T01:36:00.003-06:002015-01-16T01:36:41.405-06:00Remembering 'Chicana Role Model' author Michele Serros
Michele Serros will be missed. The author made a huge impact on many, especially Latinas.
A gathered many of the beautiful tweets and Instagrams shared by her friends, family and fans. May she rest in peace.
[View the story "Remembering 'Chicana Role Model' author Michele Serros " on Storify]
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-18938219753002900922015-01-02T16:08:00.002-06:002015-01-02T16:08:36.184-06:00Pay it forward, help save the life of Vanessa Perez
Vanessa Perez and her 4-year-old son
Photo Courtesy: GoFundMe
Vanessa Perez is starting 2015 in a hospital. She is fighting for her life. Vanessa has stage 4 stomach cancer. She also has a 4-year-old son. Doctors gave her six months to live. That was four months ago
I learned about Vanessa and her cancer from a post that Jacqueline Guido put on our Wise Latinas Linked Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-76929703879099127322014-11-12T18:07:00.000-06:002014-11-12T18:07:07.309-06:00Our 2014 LATISM Award Picks: Inspirational, Political and Social Good Bloggers
Only a few hours are left to vote in the 2014 LATISM awards for The Best in Cyberlandia. The nominees are all outstanding, but we have found what we believe are the best of the best.
The deadline to vote is today. Click here --VOTE
THE BEST LATIN@ INSPIRATIONAL BLOGGER
Eliana Tardío is probably one of few Latinas blogging about raising children with Down syndrome. Her "Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-41846448148639334512014-11-12T15:43:00.000-06:002014-11-12T18:07:19.407-06:00Our 2014 LATISM Award Picks for Best Bilingual, Health and Education bloggers
Today is the last day to vote for the 2014 "The Best of Cyberlandia" LATISM Awards. There are many great bloggers out there publishing important information.
But when it comes to some of the best, here are our choices for bilingual blogger, health blogger and education blogger.
Vote today because its the last day to do so. Follow this link to vote: The Best of Cyberlandia
LATISM BEST Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-55008260072693067232014-11-11T15:02:00.000-06:002014-11-12T18:07:32.995-06:00Our 2014 LATISM Picks: Sassy Mama in LA, Crafty Chica and Más Wired
Congratulations to all those competing for a 2014 LATISM award. All the nominees in "The Best of Cyberlandia" have something great to offer the public, but here are our picks for 2014.
Deadline to vote: November 12
LATISM BEST PARENTING LATINO(A) BLOGGER
Sassy Mama in LA is our choice in this category. Blogger Yolanda Machado has an easy clutter-free site to navigate withUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-65083645076470412682014-10-27T17:12:00.000-05:002014-10-27T18:26:26.534-05:00Donate a college t-shirt and help a Latina inspire kids to get a higher education
Photo courtesy: Mana Academy Charter website
Libby (Zauzau) Atilano has a great idea on how to motivate students to go to college. The college coordinator wants to give students a new t-shirt for "College Day" at Mana Academy Charter School near Salt Lake City,Utah.
But we're not talking any t-shirt. She needs new t-shirts from any colleges and universities from across the country. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-30181094395890534872014-10-23T19:34:00.000-05:002014-10-23T19:34:02.260-05:00PBS documentary profiles Latina trailblazer Major General Angelina Salinas
Angelina Salinas
Retired Major General
photo courtesy: USMC
The PBS documentary series, "Makers" features women trailblazers in the military. "Women in War" will feature Retired Major General Angela Salinas. She joined the Marine Corps in 1974, and became the highest ranking female officer in the Corps.
Major General Salinas was born in Alice, Texas to Mexican immigrants. She joined theUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-19475485629950005352014-10-10T16:53:00.000-05:002014-10-10T16:53:43.032-05:002014 Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai encourages kids to use their voice, fight for rights
Photo Courtesy:UK Dept. for Int'l Development
Malala Yousafzai is unstoppable, fearless and continues fighting for the education of girls in Pakistan. The 17-year-old became the youngest person today to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.
Two years ago Malala came to everyone's attention when she was shot in the head by the Taliban. After she recovered from the shooting, Malala took her campaignUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-15062909793867040952014-09-29T00:08:00.000-05:002014-09-29T00:08:00.887-05:00Fundi2: Blog about everything Chilean and Chilean-American
As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we explore the sources available today that educates us about Latinos. I'm excited to tell you about Fundi2. The blog is about everything you've always wanted to know about Chileans and Chilean-Americans.
Screenshot: Fundi2
Luz Tapia brought the blog to my attention when she posted a link on the Wise Latinas Linked FacebookUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-80686481990974648952014-09-18T01:56:00.000-05:002014-09-19T12:26:19.811-05:00Hispanic Heritage Month: Governor Susana Martinez and Sister de la Cruz
Governor Martinez
Susana Martinez, Governor of New Mexico
Susana Martinez is the first woman to be elected Governor of New Mexico and the first Hispanic female governor in the United States.In 2013, Martinez was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
Martinez was born in El Paso in 1959. Her father served as a deputy sheriff for El Paso County, Texas.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-26514389256026571412014-09-15T08:09:00.001-05:002014-09-15T08:09:42.881-05:00Honoring Latinas during Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a good time to recognize all the Hispanic women who have changed our lives for the better. We will be honoring these women on this blog. Feel free to give us a name of a Latina in your city who is contributing to the Hispanic community. Leave it in the comments section.
POLLY BACA-BARRAGAN: POLITICIAN, COMMUNITY LEADER
Polly Baca-Barragan
Photo courtesy: Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-66892237281320902062014-07-27T01:41:00.000-05:002014-07-29T08:46:47.984-05:00Hate: a crime against humanity
by Susana Baumann, guest blogger
Like alcohol or gambling, hate is an addiction. Just like a druggie or a drunk, haters are constantly self-involved in a negative emotion that changes their brain at risk of suffering adverse consequences. It also numbs their predisposition to accept and understand differences: why other people behave in different ways, believe in different ideas or simply Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-68962369746667575662014-07-13T10:34:00.000-05:002014-07-13T10:34:31.746-05:00No one wants to become a single parent, but sometimes there is no choice
Photo Courtesy: Melinda Gonzalez
I've known women who have stayed with their husbands and boyfriends even though they lived in agony of verbal, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. They say there is a fine line between love and hate.
My mother told me at a young age to make my own money, get an education and always have an independent heart. Love also makes you tolerate Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-53420429974102207042014-06-11T20:27:00.000-05:002014-06-11T23:40:32.837-05:00Shakira vs JLo: Do we really care who has the best World Cup song?
Photo Courtesy: MTV.com
Photo By: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
I'm a Jennifer Lopez fan and a Shakira fan. Not only because of their musical talents, but because these two powerhouse Latinas have done things their way, and are a both a huge success.
Now let me shift gears. Entertainment Tonight claims there is competition brewing between these two singers over the World Cup theme song.
The Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-58598273075785762532014-05-11T13:23:00.000-05:002014-05-11T13:23:31.618-05:0030 Lessons Our Mothers Taught Us
Happy Mother's Day!
The original Wise Latinas were our mothers. On this day let's remember just a few lessons they taught us. Feel free to add to our list in comments.
Have your own opinion. Yes it matters.
It's alright to be a mother and work outside the house.
It's OK to have a career and raise children.
Single mothers rock!
We make mistakes, but can learn Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-68608129087856342942014-03-18T16:28:00.001-05:002014-03-18T16:28:11.005-05:00Petition to get Grammy winner Freddy Fender into the Country Music Hall of Fame
Freddy Fender (1977)
Photo Courtesy: Wikipedia
Freddy Fender's "Wasted Days and Wasted Nights" was one of his many hits during his career. Before his death in 2006, Fender had become a three-time Grammy award winner. He was also recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
His family has now started a petition to get Fender into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493603276489049033.post-3872302478481488932014-03-14T13:46:00.001-05:002014-03-14T13:49:01.078-05:00Don't miss these Fundraisers, Blogs, Webinars, and Conferences
Everyday members of Wise Latinas Linked contribute important information and events on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages. Here are some of them:
Fundraiser for Liseth Perez-Harlem building explosion recovery
La Casa Azule Bookstore collecting donations for explosion victims
March 22- Dia de la Mujer at Michigan State Univeristy
March 25- Latinas leading the country, free webinar
My Dear Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0