Pardon Colloquialism, but it sucks being single. Sometimes.

By Lupita Peimbert. After publishing 5 Things Unmarried and Singles Appreciate I received several emails from people who are married or in a relationship, saying that I was seeing single life through rose-colored glasses. Fine. I disagree but won’t counter-argue. Their concern is valid. Let’s show the other side of the coin. Pardon colloquialism. It … More Pardon Colloquialism, but it sucks being single. Sometimes.

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Good News: 500 Thousand Driver’s Licenses Issued to Deserving Immigrants in California. That is Justice. Well Done CA Legislators!

It is never one person alone who determines a new course for improving the life of hundreds of thousands of immigrants, but it often takes one person in a position of power to move things forward. From California Governor Jerry Brown, to many compassionate legislators -current like Assemblymember Luis Alejo, and former like, pardon redundancy, … More Good News: 500 Thousand Driver’s Licenses Issued to Deserving Immigrants in California. That is Justice. Well Done CA Legislators!

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“I never feel alone realizing the fact that my life is my only life partner” ― Munia Khan

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Unmarried and single people, get ready. It’s going to be your week.

Get ready to celebrate Unmarried and Single Americans Week, from Sunday, Sept. 20-26, in the United States. It started in Ohio in the 1980s to celebrate single life and recognize singles and their contributions to society. Here is data from the US Census: 107 million or 45% of Americans 18 years old and older …are single … More Unmarried and single people, get ready. It’s going to be your week.

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Honoring Rosario Anaya: A True Latina Leader in San Francisco.

  A group of people gathered Saturday celebrating the life of Rosario Anaya, born in Bolivia and a long time San Francisco activist focused on issues affecting the Latino community. Anaya was 70 years old when she passed away  to lung cancer on August 5. She was the executive director for the Mission Learning Vocational School, … More Honoring Rosario Anaya: A True Latina Leader in San Francisco.

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Hey People in Napa, Here Is a Movie for You!

SIN VISA This Saturday, September 19 – FREE! – Thank you Napa Valley College. Read on! No papers. Sans Papiers. Sin Papeles. The story of many people: living in another country without a visa. But when their skin is brown, it is more noticeable. Immigrants without authorization become third class citizens in that country to … More Hey People in Napa, Here Is a Movie for You!

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East Side Sushi Opens Friday in California.

    Attention Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, and Southern California: Here is a story that will make you think about your own dreams and goals. It opens today. Read on. EAST SIDE SUSHI – Sushi con Chile Poblano* Sadly, some people expect very little of immigrants, and of Hispanics/Latinos. As “East Side Sushi” tells, … More East Side Sushi Opens Friday in California.

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Jessica Alba Rocked at Dreamforce!

Exuding candor, intelligence, and lots of charisma, Jessica Alba rocked at Dreamforce. The actress-turned-business woman (she is co-founder of The Honest Company), was part of a panel on Women’s Leadership, along with Susan Wojcicki (YouTube), and Gayle King (CBS). It was a one hour conversation on Day 4 of the important tech conference in San Francisco. Among … More Jessica Alba Rocked at Dreamforce!

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Where Do We Come From?

The Majority of Hispanics or Latinos in the United States are of Mexican background, that is 64% of a total of 55 million people. Puerto Rican background follows with 9.5 percent, Salvadoran 3.7 percent and 3.7 for Cuban background. They are followed by 3.3 Dominican, and 2.4 percent Guatemalan. The rest come from other Central and … More Where Do We Come From?

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Here is Something about Hispanic Heritage Month.

We are 55 million people in the United States, representing 17 percent of the total population. Hispanics/Latinos are the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. A community whose culture, traditions, as well as family and work values have strengthen the country we call home: The United States. 64% of Hispanics have Mexican as their cultural background. … More Here is Something about Hispanic Heritage Month.

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When your Latina voice tells you: “Don’t Die With Your Dreams.”

People who have been away from their families for many years by choice or circumstance, can instantly feel the pain and courage presented in the film “Prodigal Daughter,” by Mabel Valdiviezo. Everybody will feel inspired by this powerful story lived by a Latina woman and told in first person. It is a documentary where Valdiviezo shares her struggles … More When your Latina voice tells you: “Don’t Die With Your Dreams.”

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