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Three Books that Channel Personal Growth with Lupita Aquino
When I think of the various forms of love, it occurs to me that I am least versed in self-love. To love seems like it requires some extraordinary act or grand gesture outside of yourself, making self-love seem all the more difficult. However, love can also mean giving yourself space and having the patience to […]
Mamá Tingó: The Afro-Dominican Farmer and Revolutionary
Latin America’s history is full of real stories that involve courageous heroines—women who left legacies in the middle of wars, political issues, poverty, gender discrimination and violence. One of these heroines is Mamá Tingó. Florinda Soriano Muñoz—known as Mamá Tingó—was a female activist who defended farmer’s rights in the Dominican Republic and was later murdered […]
Celebrate Self-Love this Valentine’s Day
Self-love means prioritizing your own health and well-being. Considering we all give and receive love differently, there are many ways to practice self-love. Here are some suggestions on how to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day (and every other day) based on your love language. Physical Touch. Relieve some stress by getting a massage […]
Three Revolutionary Books to Read This January with Lupita Aquino
2021 has just started, and it’s already introducing us to some fantastic new books that belong on your yearly reading list. This month, I’m focusing on three books that caused a stir of emotions within me and that I am still thinking about long after I’ve set them down. Detransition, Baby: A Novel by Torrey […]

Three Books that Channel Personal Growth with Lupita Aquino
When I think of the various forms of love, it occurs to me that I am least versed in self-love. To love seems like it requires some extraordinary act or grand gesture outside of yourself, making self-love seem all the more difficult. However, love can also mean giving yourself space and having the patience to […]
Mamá Tingó: The Afro-Dominican Farmer and Revolutionary
Latin America’s history is full of real stories that involve courageous heroines—women who left legacies in the middle of wars, political issues, poverty, gender discrimination and violence. One of these heroines is Mamá Tingó. Florinda Soriano Muñoz—known as Mamá Tingó—was a female activist who defended farmer’s rights in the Dominican Republic and was later murdered […]
Celebrate Self-Love this Valentine’s Day
Self-love means prioritizing your own health and well-being. Considering we all give and receive love differently, there are many ways to practice self-love. Here are some suggestions on how to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day (and every other day) based on your love language. Physical Touch. Relieve some stress by getting a massage […]
Three Revolutionary Books to Read This January with Lupita Aquino
2021 has just started, and it’s already introducing us to some fantastic new books that belong on your yearly reading list. This month, I’m focusing on three books that caused a stir of emotions within me and that I am still thinking about long after I’ve set them down. Detransition, Baby: A Novel by Torrey […]