M’ijas

A M'ija to Meet: Angela, Puerto Rican

A M'ija to Meet: Angela, Puerto Rican

What I love about being Latina: The ability to speak two languages and the wonderful customs and traditions. I love mi gente, mi familia y mi cultura. But most importantly […]

A M'ija to Meet:  Judy, Costa Rican and Peruvian

A M'ija to Meet: Judy, Costa Rican and Peruvian

What I love about being Latina: I honestly do not think I can mention one thing, so I’ll mention a few: lots of family, being curvy, the born ritmo to […]

A M'ija to Meet: Maria, Half Puerto Rican, Quarter Irish/ Quarter Italian

A M'ija to Meet: Maria, Half Puerto Rican, Quarter Irish/ Quarter Italian

What I love about being Latina:  We’re beautiful, proud, and never afraid to say how we really feel. What I love about being Americana:  We are blessed to live in […]

A M'ija to Meet: Susana, Salvadorean

A M'ija to Meet: Susana, Salvadorean

What I love about being Latina: The richness and history of our traditions; the emphasis we place on family and friendships; that we are diverse, that we come in all […]

A M'ija to Meet:  Nancy, Mexican-American

A M'ija to Meet: Nancy, Mexican-American

What I love about being Latina: My beautiful language and the wonderful customs and traditions. The Mexican community is very tight and we are known for being hospitable and charitable. […]

A M'ija to Meet: Jamie, Mexican-American

A M'ija to Meet: Jamie, Mexican-American

  What I love about being Latina: Knowing two different languages and being able to voice my opinions and reach twice as many people. What I love about being Americana: […]

A M'ija to Meet: Marisol, Puerto Rican

A M'ija to Meet: Marisol, Puerto Rican

What I love about being Latina:  Having an earthy Taina on my left-side, a fierce Spaniard in my center and an African Queen on my right. Having a soul surrounded […]

A M'ija to Meet: Claudia, Dominican

A M'ija to Meet: Claudia, Dominican

What I love about being Latina: Mi gente, y nuestra cultura. What I love about being Americana: Growing up learning that only I can limit myself.My biggest challenge in growing […]

A M'ija to Meet: Milagros, Puerto Rican

A M'ija to Meet: Milagros, Puerto Rican

What I love about being Latina:  I’m proud to be part of a people who are so fiercely dedicated and loving. I love my roots and my history. What I […]

A M'ija to Meet: Raquel, Mexican-American

A M'ija to Meet: Raquel, Mexican-American

What I love about being Latina: That I am different, unique, and beautiful despite the common prototype. My dark hair, my dark eyes, my olive brown twisted skin tone. that I can communicate […]