Vanessa Nevarez

Vanessa Nevarez

A bilingual, versatile news editor of more than 10 years of journalism experience. Leadership includes contributing to the Congressional press and a Communications Officer - NAHJ Bay Area Chapter.

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Latinas in Cannabis Building Safe Spaces to Smoke Freely

Latinas in Cannabis Building Safe Spaces to Smoke Freely

Canna Jefas have not only destigmatizing perceptions society have of Latinas in cannabis by taking space where typically canna bros manspread but also show up in diverse backgrounds such as multi-Cannapreneur Susie Plascencia who has been a strong voice for Latinas in cannabis

Latina Equal Pay Day - An Interview with Activist Mónica Ramírez

Latina Equal Pay Day - An Interview with Activist Mónica Ramírez

BoldLatina's Editorial Director, Vanessa Nevarez took a moment to speak with activist Mónica Ramírez from Justice for Migrant Women who is promoting the LATINA EQUAL PAY campaign on Oct. 5th.

Oppenheimer Movie blows off New Mexican Latinos and Indigenous

Oppenheimer Movie blows off New Mexican Latinos and Indigenous

"Oppenheimer," directed by Christopher Nolan, overlooks the significant impact of the Trinity test fallout on Indigenous and Mexican-American populations. This narrative omission leaves out a vital chapter of history.

Latinas In The Workplace: Do We Have Allies?

Latinas In The Workplace: Do We Have Allies?

Despite diversity strides, Latina women and WOC face workplace microaggressions in corporate America. Companies with diverse workforces outperform others. It's crucial for white allies to actively support WOC, promoting inclusivity, and enforcing zero-discrimination policies for true equality

Fertility Tourism: Destination spots to Receive Affordable Treatments

Fertility Tourism: Destination spots to Receive Affordable Treatments

According to recent data from the World Health Organization, one in every six people suffers from infertility at some point. This makes assisted conception increasingly popular as fertility tourism flourishes.

Majority Latina Los Angeles Hotel workers Strike for Better Wages and Working Conditions

Majority Latina Los Angeles Hotel workers Strike for Better Wages and Working Conditions

Mainly immigrant and Latina hotel workers strike over July 4th weekend for better pay and working conditions in Los Angeles.

Cannabis and Social Equity: How Latinas Like Cannapreneur and Investor Christine De La Rosa Are Leading the Way

Cannabis and Social Equity: How Latinas Like Cannapreneur and Investor Christine De La Rosa Are Leading the Way

De La Rosa’s passion for cannabis is not superficial as society’s portrayal would make it to be. The medicinal plant, our ancestors used, known as marijuana, cannabis, pot, or its scientific....

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