Mexican Today, Spanish Tomorrow
By Lisa Cisneros – “Cisneros? What are you Greek?” This is the question I’m asked almost always after a person finds out that my last name is “Cisneros”. You know people, I’m not even sure anymore....
View ArticleLet Young Immigrants Achieve Their Dreams
By Lisa Cisneros – The DREAM Act would benefit America as a whole and I find that ignorance and fear are two of the factors keeping it from being passed. Ignorance, because not everyone understands...
View ArticleEnd stereotypes of Latinas in Hollywood
By Lisa Cisneros – Latina actresses in mainstream Hollywood have been severely limited for decades in the roles written for them and how they are portrayed on screen. They are maids (fiery and exotic...
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Thinking of Abuela on Mother’s Day
By Lisa Cisneros – I saw my grandmother, Manuela, for the first time in six years recently. She was visiting from Texas. It was a reunion of mixed emotion. I was so happy to see her and I hugged her...
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