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Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez

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Latest Posts by Jeniffer Paola

Is Sofia Vergara Fueling the Latina Stereotype?

Say What You Want, but Sofia Vergara Has Broken Barriers For Latinxs on Primetime TV and Beyond

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 3/17/20

Taking Down Latinx Patriarchal Stereotypes

From My Abuelas to Mi Mamá to Mis Amigas: Gracias to All the Mujeres Who've Inspired Me

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 3/11/20

Books by Latinx Authors

8 Must-Read Books by Latinx Authors

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 3/03/20

Things to Know About Rio de Janeiro's Carnival

The 5 Things You Need to Know About Rio de Janeiro's Carnival

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 2/19/20

The Joys of the Carnaval de Barranquilla

From Barranquilla to the World: This Is Why Our Carnaval Is So Special

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 2/18/20

Why Do Latinas Love Earrings?

Latinas and Our Fascination With Earrings

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 2/11/20

Shakira's Super Bowl Halftime Performance Meaning

I Am Colombian, and This Is Why Shakira's Halftime Show Performance Was So Meaningful

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 2/04/20

Dealing With Unsolicited Comments on Your Appearance

I'm Teaching My Latinx Relatives They Should Keep Their Comments About My Body to Themselves

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 11/21/22

Why Latinas Always Wear Color

Why My Mom Told Me Latinas Never Wear All Black

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 12/11/19

Pablo Escobar Wasn't "Cool," So Stop Romanticizing Him

Pablo Escobar Was Not a "Cool" Guy, So Stop Romanticizing His Image

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 11/25/19

Gloria From Modern Family Best Relationship Comebacks

How Modern Family's Gloria Has All the Answers For Your Interracial Relationship

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 10/18/19

Ways of Acknowledging My Latina Identity

2 Names, 2 Last Names: My Identity as a Latina Is Attached to Both

by Jeniffer Paola Varela Rodríguez 9/30/19