Latinas Are Redefining Family for a New Generation
For Latinas, family has never been just a word. It has always been our anchor, our first community, the place where love…
Abby Torres
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Will the Next Global Fashion Icon Be Latina?
I have walked through fashion showrooms where our culture was treated as raw material—beautiful, but anonymous. A textile pattern lifted from Oaxaca.…
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied for Immigrant Communities
In the language of law, delay is often treated as neutral. Cases are “backlogged.” Applications are “pending.” Asylum hearings are “scheduled years…
Anna Valencia and Paola Meinzer on Faith, Focus, and Local Power
Paola Meinzer and Anna Valencia on faith, focus, and leading where you stand.
First in the Family: How Latinas Are Redefining the College Experience
For many of us, stepping onto a college campus for the first time felt like crossing a border into another world. The…
Can Partnerships Be the Secret Weapon for Latina Entrepreneurs?
Here’s the truth: Latina entrepreneurs know how to stretch a dollar. We have bootstrapped companies out of kitchens, garages, and late-night hustle…
How Can Latinas Turn Activism Into Lasting Political Power?
Latinas have always been at the heart of change. We are the ones organizing neighbors when housing rights are threatened, leading marches…
Heritage Is Power, Not a Barrier
For as long as many of us can remember, heritage was framed as something to overcome. Our accents were softened. Our food…
Faith, Grit, and the Making of a Top Broker: Rosie Gonzalez’s Story
On a recent episode of The Latina Network Podcast, host Abby Torres sat down with Rosie Gonzalez, Brookfield’s top real estate broker.…
Wellness Is Not a Luxury — It’s a Necessity
For too long, Latinas have been told that our worth is measured in sacrifice. We are praised for how much we can…