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Mother Laura Montoya is Colombia's First Saint

By Latina Staff | 05/13/2013 - 12:30 | 0 Comments

Sunday was an important day in Colombia's history, as the first Colombian was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis. Mother Laura Montoya was named a saint by the Catholic Church, with livestreams broadcasting the moment to her hometown of Jerico, in the western state of Antioquia.

The nun, who was known as Mother Laura...

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Masturbation Month: 6 Cute Sex Toys You Can Keep in the Drawer Without Worry

By Amaris Castillo | 05/12/2013 - 09:06 | 0 Comments

It’s Masturbation Month! And what better love is there than the one you have for yourself? Of course, society is still bashful about the thought of us rubbing on… well, you know...

In honor of this self-loving month, we picked out a few toys that are discreet, but get the job done - and well-done. Have fun:

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The Greatest Lessons We’ve Learned from Our Moms
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The 20 Greatest Lessons We’ve Learned from Our Moms

By Amaris Castillo | 05/12/2013 - 09:03 | 0 Comments

Someone did say mothers know best. In honor of this upcoming Mother’s Day, we took to our Facebook page to ask Latina.com readers about the greatest lessons taught to them by their Mamis.

We were touched to receive a flood of...

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Commentary: Latinos Have Lower IQs Than Whites? Yep, Says Senior Policy Analyst Jason Richwine

By Amaris Castillo | 05/10/2013 - 16:54 | 0 Comments

Latino immigrants are not as smart as white people. That’s the gist of a dissertation written by Jason Richwine, a senior policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation.

Ever since Dylan Matthews of...

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Funny Mother's Day Cards for Latinas

5 Funny Mother's Day Cards for Latinas!

By Jesus Trivino | 05/10/2013 - 13:59 | 0 Comments

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It’s Time to Address Teen Pregnancy in our Communities
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It’s Time to Address Teen Pregnancy in our Communities

By Vanessa Gonzalez-Plumhoff | 05/10/2013 - 12:31 | 0 Comments

I’m often asked why I decided to move across the country to work for Planned Parenthood.  Ultimately, the reason was simple; it’s personal. 

When I was 16, living in rural west Texas, I learned firsthand why it’s so important that women have access to birth control from high-quality health centers. I learned...

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Latinas and Skin Cancer: Facts You Should Know
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Latinas and Skin Cancer: Facts You Should Know

By Celia Shatzman | 05/10/2013 - 11:59 | 0 Comments

Think skin cancer is not your problem? Think again.

Despite what you may have heard, it’s not just white people who are at risk for skin cancer. “The most common question I get from patients is, ‘Why did I get skin cancer if I’m brown?” says Puerto Rican dermatologist Maritza Perez, an associate clinical professor at Columbia University in New York...

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Latino Graduates More Likely to Enroll in College Than Non-Hispanic Whites
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Latino Graduates More Likely to Enroll in College Than Non-Hispanic Whites

By Sugey Palomares | 05/10/2013 - 11:35 | 0 Comments

Latinos are enrolling into college more than ever. According to a Pew Research Center analysis, a record seven out of ten (or 69%) of Latino high school graduates enrolled into college during fall 2012. In contrast, the results are 2...

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