From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Being that it’s 2020 and COVID-19 is still a real issue, most celebrations have gone […]
Did you know August 26 is Women’s Equality Day? But wait, wasn’t August 18 the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment? That’s correct! So what is Women’s Equality Day? Quick government/history lesson: August 18, 1920, is the date the 19th […]
“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible–and there is still so […]
My dear brothers and sisters, Our country has come to a pivotal point in the fight against racism, a cause I wholeheartedly support. During these past few weeks, I have been attentive to the cause and trying to learn as […]
This was a tough one to write because as my return-to-work date gets closer, my anxiety is increasing.* There is always more behind a smile. As many of you know, May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth where the goal is to break the stigmas […]
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🇲🇽🎉🍾 Although it’s a highly commercialized holiday in the United States, what it celebrates is the perseverance of the Mexican people against all odds during the Battle of Puebla back in 1862. Here are some fun […]
Spent a beautiful day exploring the valley of Tequila, Jalisco – known as one of Mexico’s “Magical Towns” and the birthplace of, you guessed it, tequila. Cheers!
Half marathon that is. On December 2, 2017 I became a St. Jude Hero by completing a half marathon and fundraising money for my favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It started off as one of […]
