When I was one year old, rainbows came in black and white… but luckily for me, Polaroids were already in color. It was 1978, and my family was still living in the house where I was born. Many things we now take for granted didn’t exist back then. Thanks to my father’s passion for photography, […]
When I Was One Year Old, Rainbows Came in Black & White #TheYearOf40 Read More »
A few months ago, I started a personal project to document my life through a series of pictures and essays that I will one day give to my children, so they can understand where my life story began and, therefore, their origin. At some point, I decided it would be a good idea to share
Where My Life Story Began: A Poor Neighborhood of Santo Domingo #TheYearOf40 Read More »
Today is my 40th birthday. As you know, I’ve been preparing for this day for quite some time because I think it’s a big deal. I didn’t think too much about turning 30 a decade ago, so my excitement this time around is a sign of growth that I celebrate wholeheartedly. Besides taking the day
40 Things I Am Grateful For On My 40th Birthday #TheYearOf40 Read More »
When my daughter was born seven years ago, I was convinced she was 100% Dominican, as both my husband and I were born on the island. Since then, I’ve come to realize that her identity is far more complex, heavily influenced by the American culture she was born into. That’s why I love teaching her
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Five years ago, I was thrilled to be invited by LATISM to the first Top Latina Blogger Retreat, where a group of Latina bloggers was selected to go to the White House and advocate for the issues we cared about most. Since then, LATISM has partnered with influencers to ignite the changes our community needs.
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