Latinicida Blog

Latino Foods & Traditions During the Holidays
Jenny Castro Jenny Castro

Latino Foods & Traditions During the Holidays

The holidays are a time to reflect, give thanks, and celebrate. Latino culture in particular has a rich history of sacred religious traditions that are highly emphasized and incorporated into their holiday celebrations. Whether religious or simply spreading holiday joy, Latinos all have their own unique way to throw a party and have a great time with friends and family. Some popular food items during the holidays include hearty meals such as tamales, menudo, pozole, rompope (eggnog), and sweets such as pan dulce, bunuelos, and flan.

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Latinas in Law
Jenny Castro Jenny Castro

Latinas in Law

Did you know that despite their rapidly increasing demographic in the US population, Latinas suffer the lowest representation of any racial or ethnic group within the legal profession?

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5 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out
Lily Pillsbury Lily Pillsbury

5 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, with over 600 million users from various industries. If you're serious about your career, a LinkedIn profile is critical - especially one that will stand out amongst other professionals. Your LinkedIn profile is your chance to get your name and face in front of hundreds of professionals in your industry.

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Common Misconceptions About Latina Communities in the U.S.
Amanda Coger Amanda Coger

Common Misconceptions About Latina Communities in the U.S.

As an ally to Latinx communities in the U.S., it is essential to distinguish between misconceptions and reality. Here is your guide to understanding this growing population in the U.S.! Get involved with Latinicida to help support the advancement of Latina women across the country.

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How To Support Latina's In Your Community
Amanda Coger Amanda Coger

How To Support Latina's In Your Community

There are 60.6 million Hispanics in the US, and 49% of those are Latina women. Although Latinas are one of the fastest-growing populations, they still have a drastically low graduation rate. We are dedicated to the advancement of Latinas through academic assistance, leadership development, and civic engagement while simultaneously helping to bridge opportunity gaps and economic disparities within the Latin community.

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The Women Behind Latinicida: Natalie Donis, Esq. & Alicia Tavares
Amanda Coger Amanda Coger

The Women Behind Latinicida: Natalie Donis, Esq. & Alicia Tavares

Latinicida was founded by two incredibly talented Latinas, Katarina Wabrek and Andrea Moreno, Esq with the mission of advancing Latinas through academic assistance, leadership development, and civic engagement. They recruited two very talented Latina women to join the team. Natalie Donis, Esq. is director of PR, and Alicia Tavares is director of content strategy and social media. Keep reading below to learn more about Natalie and Alicia! 

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The Women Behind Latinicida: Zedekiah Maldonado and Amanda Coger
Andrea Moreno Andrea Moreno

The Women Behind Latinicida: Zedekiah Maldonado and Amanda Coger

Latinicida was founded by two incredibly talented Latinas, Katarina Wabrek and Andrea Moreno, Esq with the mission of advancing Latinas through academic assistance, leadership development, and civic engagement. They recruited two very talented Latina women to join the team. Zedekiah Maldonado is Director of Operations and Amanda Coger is Treasurer. Keep reading below to learn more about Zedekiah and Amanda! 

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The Women Behind Latinicida: Meet Our Founders
Meet The Team, FAQ Amanda Coger Meet The Team, FAQ Amanda Coger

The Women Behind Latinicida: Meet Our Founders

Latinicida was founded by two incredibly talented Latinas, Katarina Wabrek and Andrea Moreno, Esq with the mission of advancing Latinas through academic assistance, leadership development, and civic engagement while helping bridge opportunity gaps and economic disparities within the Latin community. Learn more about them here!

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