5 Takeaways Students Should Learn About Selena’s Life and Career
March 31st marked 27 years since the Queen of Tejano music was taken from us. Selena Quintanilla was an iconicRead More…
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After Working 5 Jobs to Pay for College, this First-Gen Student Would do it Again
My best friend Adelita is one of the greatest champions of higher education I know, but she didn’t always believeRead More…
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Millennial Girl Learning to Live in a Gen Z World
Let’s start off honestly; I feel I’d be lying if I said I’ve never blogged before, as would anyone elseRead More…
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Education is Essential for Healing, Growth, & Success
Having been undocumented in the United States until I was 19 years old was one of my most mentally, emotionallyRead More…
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Over 20 Years Ago She Came to the U.S. with a Dream and She is Now a San José State University Alumna!
I wanted to share the journey of a friend whom I see as a role model, especially to Latinas. AliciaRead More…
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La Comadre Urges Reappointment of Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon to State Board of Education
Dr. Feliza Ortiz-Licon has been a champion for students for 20 years. She started her career as an elementary schoolRead More…
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Be a Role Model with Intention
I recently had the privilege of celebrating my daughter Mailey’s 21st birthday. And at her birthday celebration, I got theRead More…
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Highlighting Yvonne M. Estrada for Hispanic Heritage Month
Yvonne M. Estrada is impressive. Born in Montebello and brought up in Pico Rivera, Yvonne is an arresting, heroic figure,Read More…
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Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight: Bobbie Becerra Highlights Childhood Abuse and Domestic Violence Through Storytelling
Bobbie Becerra is a storyteller, writer, and activist. She grew up in the Echo Park area of Los Angeles withRead More…
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National Latina Business Women Association Los Angeles Honors La Comadre’s Founder, Alma V. Marquez, as Finalist for Inspirational Leader of the Year
La Comadre’s founder, Alma V. Marquez, is being honored today by the National Latina Business Women Association – Los AngelesRead More…
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