Afro Latina, hugger of Potus, lover of words, social media, technology, books, serendipity & my frog princess. Deeply committed to changing the world and bringing you right along with me to help.
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Afro Latina, hugger of Potus, lover of words, social media, technology, books, serendipity & my frog princess. Deeply committed to changing the world and bringing you right along with me to help.
Blog Post List
6 Ways to Get You Organized in 2015
January 3, 2015The Good Food Force Healthy New Year Challenge is underway. I thought I'd share a post I shared last week over on My Mamihood . Mainly because I'm still trying to prepare for an awesome and organized year and I need the reminders! Okay folks! Forty is right around the corner and this year, I want to start it off with giving you the tips I have been putting into practice around my home. I have found that as I move forward with my word of the year, I need to have clarity and comfort. Both of these things are accomplished with order in my midst. So without further ado, here it is. Clear the...
Putting the Chips On the Table
November 17, 2014The U.S. Senate is currently considering the Children’s Health Insurance Program Extension Act of 2014 which would extend CHIP through 2019, and incentivizes states to work to enroll uninsured (but CHIP-eligible) children. I have the privilege of being one of the Risers taking your signatures (over 25,000 at last count) to Congress tomorrow (November 18) to let them know that you are in support of the passing of that bill. It is a humbling experience and I wish I could call each and every one of you and thank you by name. This is a great thing for our nation's children. Since it first went...
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Take Action: Our Nation's Kids Need Your Voice!
November 14, 2014Reflecting on last week’s election results, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the American public wants “ members of Congress who will listen and they want things to get done. ” Getting things done sounds…. refreshing! Why not? :) We’ve got a hugely popular, bipartisan issue that Congress can get done ASAP: continuing funding for the successful, life-saving Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Over 20,000 MomsRising members have already signed our open letter urging Congress to extend CHIP funding. Add your name to our letter so we can deliver 25,000 or more signatures when...
A Boob By Any Other Color: On Breastfeeding and Privilege
November 6, 2014I originally posted this on my blog but thought I'd share my thoughts here as well. I'm always grateful for having another platform where my voice and opinions can be heard. This morning, I saw my girl Yanira in my text messages. I was ready to laugh at something funny or be inspired by her hustle. Instead, I got this: Hawtdamb! I rolled my eyes. Annoyed at the obvious way in which privilege rears its ugly head. Even when feeding a child. But then I thought, I want to see what the Buzzfeed article says. Sure enough, it was all about how adorable this image was. The headline read: An adorable...
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Tell Congress: Continue funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program
July 23, 2014It’s always nice when an investment pays off! And that’s the case when it comes to the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). It was passed in 1997 with bipartisan support from Republicans and Democrats and, along with the Medicaid program, has helped cut the number of uninsured kids by half, from 14% down to 7% . This is a big deal. Kids who have health insurance are less likely to get sick and more likely to get preventative care (including immunizations and dental care) to keep them well. It also ensures they get the treatment they need when they do get sick, injured, or have a...
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CHIP'ing Away At Getting Kids Covered
July 23, 2014I’ve written extensively about my experiences with febrile seizures. From the first one that rocked my world to the latest just a few short months ago.
When the Unexpected Happens: Supporting Moms and Families on WIC
July 11, 2014This speaks to being a mom, to paid family leave and in general to the way we view "poor" people and our ideas of how that person should be defined.
The Accidental Activist
July 9, 2014I am eternally grateful to MomsRising for helping me find my outside voice. It is through the shared space of interacting with this organization that I have come to understand the importance of activism in our everyday lives. I now realize how important it is for us to be involved in the socio-political space and how our inaction can negatively affect society. I am also encouraged, empowered and determined to change the current landscape. Because I am finally aware that the future can be infinitely changed and shaped by the power of my voice along with yours. This post was orginally published...
Changing the Workplace With Four Walls, a Chair and a Lock
July 8, 2014I recently had the opportunity to attend the Southern HR Managers Conference. And I left there feeling positive about what employers were taking back to their organizations on the importance of four walls, a chair and a lock. And how these things help moms out when they return to work.
Lessons from Mami
May 8, 2014Mami has been gone for three years now. And every day, at least once a day, I am reminded of something she said, some lesson she passed on. Who's Your Family? The biggest lessons were from that last year. Where we spoke of family and friends and the definition of each. The fact that Mami had learned (perhaps the hard way) that just because someone calls themselves family doesn't tie you to obligations. "I will do for those that do for me." And though she gave with all her might to all those who she felt needed it, this wasn't a selfish lesson she was trying to teach me. It was a reminder to...
Still No Medicaid Expansion In Florida
May 2, 2014The Florida legislative session ends today without a clear resolution for Medicaid expansion. In response to the silence from those representing us, healthcare activists stood together this morning in order to bring their voices as one and ask Governor Rick Scott and our legislators to find a solution for those Floridians in urgent need of healthcare coverage. We often forget the faces, don’t we? We hear about causes and hear about situations that shouldn’t be happening but numbers are just numbers and it's not until you are standing in front of a woman like Mary Johnson, uninsured and in...
Waiting On KidCare In Florida
April 4, 2014What won’t we do for our children? Rocio is a mother of two. She is originally from Mexico and has lived in the U.S. with a green card for almost five years. Her husband is a migrant worker in LakeCounty and Rocio and her children recently moved to Florida to be reunited with him. Although Rocio wanted to stay in Mexico in the first place, she chose to support her son’s dream to learn English and her family’s desire to be together. After five years of being in the U.S. as a legal resident, Rocio will finally be able to get health coverage for her children. Why? Because Florida’s leaders have...
Meeting the First Man
March 27, 2014This post first appeared on MyMamihood.com Prologue During the last inauguration ceremony, we watched on TV and I pointed people out to the frog princess as the day went on. When Michelle Obama came on the screen, I told her that was President Obama's wife, the first lady. Without hesitation, the then 3-year old frog princess turned to me and announced: Mami, he's the first man! Last week I had a once in a lifetime opportunity. I got a chance to meet the first man of the United States. If you're thinking: OHMAIGAAH! Then we are on the same page. It seemed that POTUS was having a round table...