I am watching Maldeamores again in order to review it. One of the first things that strikes me is the difference in appearance between Luis Guzman and the actor who plays his son. I immediately want to say, “Yeah, right. Come on, couldn’t they pick a child who looks like he could be Luis Guzman’s [...]
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Maldeamores- Race and Perception
Posted in La Crítica, tagged colorism, maldeamores, multiracial people, perception, puerto rico, race, racial phenotypes on April 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Warrioress Creed
Posted in La Crítica, tagged latina, mirtha vega, poetry, women on January 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A friend posted this today on his blog, I thought I would share it.
Thanks Eddie, another good one!
Uncommon Sense
The Warrioress Creed
Mirtha Vega
A warrioress…
is honorable;
has strength, determination, and perseverance;
is magical and optimistic;
is wise and powerful;
revels in silence;
can appreciate both inner and outer beauty;
is dedicated to the sacredness in her life;
loves to live fully;
is unwavering in her [...]
Books-Dirty Girls on Top
Posted in La Crítica, tagged alisa valdes-rodriguez, books, dirty girls, latina fiction, Reviews on January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am now reading The Accidental Santera and for some reason, it made me remember that I have yet to review Dirty Girls on Top by Alica Valdes- Rodriguez.
I shall do so and attempt to be quick about it.
First , let me say that I don’t think most reviews are worth a damn these days. [...]
