Bad Activist

A reflection of my 2016 Iowa Caucus involvement. “Activist” is a term I hid from for as long as I could. Unfortunately, I didn’t hide well enough. Activism and I met during my very first direct action at an event hosted by Iowa’s most notorious white nationalist. Outside the event, I confronted GOP politicians on …

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Mami, Como Te Amo

Me ha tomado un año finalizar esta pieza para vos, porque he dudado en mis habilidades para encontrar  la palabras adecuadas para expresar cuanto te amo. Espero que estos párrafos puedan expresar la magnitud de tu ser. Vos fuiste mi primer maestra y la más estricta. Me enseñaste a decir mis primeras palabras y a …

To The Women Who Gained Weight In College

This is for all the women who are learning to love themselves after gaining weight. I love seeing women show their before and after pictures after losing their unwanted weight. However, I think we also need to see women show their progress in other forms of self love. Over the past three years I've gained …

12 Inspirational Women of Color at Drake University

Thank you to Sophia Osborne for these amazing and beautiful photos. Women of color were born to lead, inspire, and bless this world with their excellence. Unfortunately, it takes years for us to know their names and their contributions. I'm tired of seeing the efforts of women of color erased over and over again. After …

Para Mi Amigo Indocumentado

  English Version Eres importante. Eres amada/o. Eres apreciada/o. Tu corazón es más grande y más fuerte que todos los insultos y ofensas que este país te llame. Este mundo pertenece a todas sus criaturas, por lo tanto, emigrar no te hace un criminal, te hace humano. Un residente de tu propio mundo. Nuestro deseo …

To My Undocumented Friend

  Version en español You are important. You are loved. You are appreciated. Your heart is bigger and stronger than all of the insults and names this country calls you. This world belongs to all its creatures, therefore, migrating does not make you a criminal, it makes you human. A resident of your own world. Our …

Undocumented, Unafraid, Unapologetic…Depressed

For my 11 million undocumented brothers and sisters who have or continue their battle with depression while undocumented. As she walked towards the car I could tell something was wrong. I asked her how her day was and tears quickly formed around her beautiful brown eyes. "I think I'm depressed," she said. She was ashamed. …

17 Things Undocumented College Students Need to Know

For my undocumented, DACAmented, and TPS brothers and sisters. Adelante! There are several things I wish someone would've told me when I started my college career three years ago. Today, I am sharing them with you as you take another step closer to your college degree. E M B R A C E  yourself and your …