Category Archives: Mamiverse
Latin Stereotypes: How to Cope, with Laughter
From Mamiverse on July 11, 2012: Lazy, uneducated, immigrant, dark, sexy, cholo, freeloader, non-English speaker—Latino stereotypes, we are all familiar with them. If at least one of these descriptions hasn’t been directed at you, then it’s likely a friend or … Continue reading
Why Are There Not More Latinas in Congress?
From Mamiverse June 10, 2012: Of the 24 Latinos serving in Congress, only seven are women, according to figures from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed officials (NALEO). We spoke to Latina elected officials in two big Latino states, … Continue reading
I Got Dumped Via Text Message
From Mamiverse May 27, 2012: Recently, I was dumped via text message. But perhaps what’s even more ridiculous is that this is the second time this has happened to me. On both occasions, when I tried to make a phone … Continue reading