Chica Who Cares: Jo Marie Duran
Latinitas is recognizing Chicas Who Care by featuring young Latinas who are making a difference in their community.
Name: Jo Marie Duran
Age: 15
Grade: 10th grade
Tell us about a cause that you are passionate about.
Recycling, I thought many people in my school didn't contribute to it.
Why is this problem imp [...]
Careers: Border Patrol Agent
Name: Rose Miranda
Position & Title: Border Patrol Agent
Employer: United States Border Patrol
What are some of your job responsibilities?
To deter anything associated with terrorism, counter narcotics, illegal immigration and human trafficking. Mainly to deter illegal entries into the United States by patrolling [...]
Q & A with Telemundo Anchor Karla Leal
Describe your current job now and what you like about it:
I have the blessing of being the main anchor and reporter for Telemundo Austin. We cover the central Texas area providing local, national and international news in Spanish during our 5pm and 10pm noticieros on cable channel 75, and digital channel 42.2
I love b [...]
Career Spotlight: Angela Sustaita, Klothes Lime Boutique Owner
Angela Sustaita is the owner of Klothes Lime Buy-Sell-Trade in El Paso, Texas. The resale boutique sells fashionable secondhand clothing for women and men. The concept is used to encourage people to reduce, reuse and recycle. Customers can bring in their items that are just hanging in their closet and trade them for a styli [...]
Bring your daughter to work day, everyday!
Take Our Daughters (and now sons) Day has passed (April 28), but there is a group of young Hispanics who work with mom everyday – assisting with or learning how their mamis make an income.
Mia Azul, a 7 year old first grader, interns at her mom’s studio at home. Unlike the traditional experience of Take Our Daughters [...]
Mujeres We Like
Latinitas talk about who they see as their role models.
Beth is my teenage aunt. That means she was only five when I was born!!! Ever since then, my aunt has been my role model. She teaches me not to like guys until I'm older. She also teaches me does and don'ts. I love her so much. We always go crazy when we see [...]
Tennis Player Gigi Fernandez
Gigi Fernandez is an Olympic medalist, a tennis player, a youth fitness activist, a mother and an entrepreneur. Latinitas members talk about how Gigi Fernandez serves as a leader off and on the tennis court.
“Gigi Fernandez was born on February 22, 1964 in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is a professional tennis [...]
Girl Diary: A Day In My Life
Hello! My name is Cynthia Cervantes and I am 12-years-old. I am a seventh grader in California, and my favorite subjects are history and math. In my spare time, I like reading, watching TV and playing school with my little sisters.
My experience with scleroderma began more than a year ago when I suddenly would get weak, [...]
Chica Who Cares: Laura Saldivar
Meet a modern day superwoman. A Senior in high school, Laura Saldivar has a resume most college grads wish they had. Before the age of 17, she implemented teen driving safety programs in Illinois through several educational outreach programs. As an advocate for service learning, the implementation of several safe driving ou [...]
Calista Caroline Burns, 20 Latinitas Under 20
Name: Calista Caroline Burns
Nominated by: Girls Inc. of San Antonio
Age: 11
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Volunteer Experience: Calista has fed meals to the eldery during Thanksgiving. She was one of the top 5 fundraisers for the iWin Joe Jonas Fun Run Benefitting the Special Olympics. Calista has also v [...]
Big Sis: Elizabeth Gonzalez
Name: Elizabeth Gonzalez
Age: 17
Cultural Background: Hispanic
Grade: High School Junior
What is your favorite subject?
Well, I love English. For college, I am between law and communications, but its something that I love doing in my own time and know I will make an impact.
What are some of your classes?
I'm in [...]
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