Speaking Latina: The Nuyorican Label
“You know, she’s Puerto Rican.” “Did you know he was half Puerto Rican?” I find these kind of statement come out of my mouth frequently. It is often dismissed Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Orgullo
A Mini Production
I am a Mama. I don’t hide that I am a mother, I just don’t announce it and I don’t typically post photos online or publicize the girls. I’m a Continue Reading →
An Open Letter to Ma on Her Birthday
Hey Ma. Today is your birthday and I’m very proud of you. I have some things to say I couldn’t say when I called you today, but you don’t ever Continue Reading →
Lessons From Abuelita
Here I am again, struck with a bout of insomnia. Problem is, I am sleepy. I am also very tired. Yesterday I took on a new position with a fledgling Continue Reading →
Interview with Ultra Mega Deathray
When David Giltinan of Ultra Mega Deathray reached out and asked me to do an interview about my work with Gamers United, I was honored. I know everyone says it, Continue Reading →
In Defense of: Christina Aguilera
What the heck is wrong with Christina Aguilera? There is no denying she is the “voice of our generation” and, though I sometimes question the merits, being a Latina has Continue Reading →
Tour de Fuerza
Summer temperatures will be much hotter this year, but global warming has nothing to do with it. I’m being cheesy because I can think of no other way to describe Continue Reading →
Speaking Latina: Faux Latinos
I’m turned off by fair-weather Latinos. They know nothing of their culture nor do they try. I’m not perfect; my name is Chastity, I call my father “Daddy” and haven’t Continue Reading →
Speaking Latina: Race v. Ethnicity
I have had to deal with some very rude questions over the years such as, “What are you?” to which I reply, “A woman. You?” Of course, my wit is Continue Reading →
Shit Spanish Girls Say [Allegedly]
There are times when I feel I should be upset with certain stereotyping and “humor” at the expense of my culture, but then there are things that are just too Continue Reading →