Fine. Let’s Talk About Selena The Series
All my feelings about Selena The Series on Netflix are conflicting. On one hand, I want to love it and support it because it’s mostly Latinx-made and we need more of that. Plus, anything...
Author: Melanie Mendez-Gonzales
CPS Energy Public Input Meeting Recap: A Balancing Act of Reliability and Affordability
{This is a sponsored collaboration with CPS Energy. All opinions are my own.} How does a municipally owned energy utility balance reliable and renewable energy, safety and affordability, and the challenges of a pandemic?...
Join Us and Celebrate Amor y Esperanza All Month with Muertitos Fest
Like all other holidays in 2020, Dia de Muertos is different this year. SAY Sí’s Muertitos Fest is usually a three-day festival in honor of Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead. The...
LATINO VOTE Documentary Explains Why We Are Not Monolithic
“The reality is that Latinos are not monolithic.” Maybe this should have been the name of this new LATINO VOTE documentary. It’s is the overarching theme of the film that is an up-to-the-minute look at...
Vanessa Guillen Mural – San Antonio: Entre Todas Las Mujeres
Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance and death devastated our communities. She was a soldier stationed at Ft.Hood in Texas. She was Mexican-American. She was from Houston, TX. Vanessa was one of us. Mujeres across the country...
100 Years of Women Voting & We Have So Much More to Do
This year is the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving women the constitutional right to vote in the United States. However, it would be decades later before Native American women, Black women, Asian...
The Multicultural Epidemiologist: Dr. Cherise Rohr-Allegrini
Welcome back to the Latinas Who Lead interview series! If you weren’t familiar with the term ‘epidemiologist’ before COVID-19, you’ve likely heard it many times by now. Epidemiologists study not just the science of...
Dolores Huerta – Not an Icon but an I CAN
Leadership is something that has to be shared. A leader is someone who helps other people grow. Dolores Huerta I met her in 2011 at Latism Conference. In a recap blog post, I wrote...
Can You Help These Families During Child Abuse Prevention Month?
As our daily lives continue to change because of COVID-19 and we have to stay home, I think of the children who may be at risk for child abuse and neglect. I want to...
Homeschooling and Working From Home
Homeschooling and working from home can be very rewarding because you can create a lifestyle that works for you. However, just like anything that’s really worth doing, it’s not easy. It takes determination, persistence,...
Working Together to Affect Change in Our Community with SA2020: Start by taking the survey
Even in our busy lives, we still want to get involved and make a difference in our community. The question I often hear is “Where do I start?” A quick Google search or a...
SELENA XXV: A Selena Tribute Concert in San Antonio
UPDATE: SELENA XXV Veinticinco Años will be rescheduled at a later date. The Quintanilla family announced that SELENA XXV will be held in San Antonio, TX on May 9, 2020. This is a special...
Power of Our Voice with Dr. Erika Gonzalez
Latinas are leaders. That’s a huge understatement. And, in my life today, it’s glaringly obvious because I’m lucky enough to get to surround myself with Latinas who are leaders in their industries, in their...
SAY Sí Continues to Grow to Serve San Antonio (Plus, I’m Serving on the Board)
Think of your favorite spaces in your city. Do they have space for students to learn and be creative? Are they open to the community to experience art? Does it provide opportunities for families...
It’s Time to Get Covered – 2020 ACA Enrollment Deadline is December 15
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored collaboration with UnidosUS. All opinions are my own. It’s the time of year to make sure you have healthcare coverage for yourself and for your loved ones. Friends don’t...
Cristela Alonzo: Music To My Years Book Release and Tour
In my interview with Cristela Alonzo, one of my favorite comedians who happens to be Latina, we talked about her honest Twitter feed; her chingona friendships; what it’s like to be ther first and...
Magic Show With Kids Creates A Colorful Life
Magic shows with kids are a fun and even educational way to help your kids shine on their own. Learning how to execute magic tricks will help kids learn new concepts. #ItsAColorfulLIfe
Breakfast Hacks for Tacos with Fresh Salsa and DIY Iced Coffee
This post is a sponsored collaboration with Cocina Fresca. All opinions are my own including breakfast hacks for tacos and iced coffee. When Texas heat is at its highest – May through September, I’ll...
Lessons in Self-Expression: My Kids Lead Me to Create Something Colorful
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Tampico. All opinions are my own including lessons in self-expression. Kids will express themselves creatively when we, as parents, foster an environment for it. When kids...
CRAFTY CHICA: Why She’s Our Maestra
Kathy Cano-Murillo is a self-described creativepreneur. She has built an empire on creating Mexican-American inspired crafts and writing stories. If you dream of building your own brand based on doing what you love, you...