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Judy Reyes on Playing a Maid
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Judy Reyes on Playing A Maid: “My Mother Was A Maid and Their Stories Are Worth Telling” (EXCLUSIVE)

By Rosy Cordero | 03/21/2013 - 17:05 | 0 Comments

Hispanics in the entertainment industry have come a long way since the days we were subjected to playing bit parts that were pretty insignificant. Today, Latino actors can be anything they want to be, yet some view stereotypical roles as wrong since we, as a collective, have fought against having to play those roles.

We caught up with Judy Reyes,...

Latinas Stereotyped as “Cleaners” by Clorox Press Release
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Latinas Stereotyped as "Cleaners" by Clorox Press Release

By Stacey Rivera | 11/19/2010 - 15:40 | 0 Comments

Clorox released a press release this week explaining the findings of a study by Garcia Research (commissioned and paid for by Clorox) that finds that, for Latinas, “cleaning is a rite of passage, taught by mothers and grandmothers and meant to influence present-day routines and brand choices.” Huh?

The study goes on to claim:

  • 93 percent of Latinas helped...

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