International Mother Language Day: Speaking Zapoteco at SearsStories of why I identify as diasporic-Indigenous and how Zapotec defines my Indigeneity.Feb 22Feb 22
It’s Not Imposter Syndrome, It’s That I’ve Never Done it BeforeI’m the first generation in my family to do many things for the first time: graduate high school, earn a college and graduate degree, and…Jan 31Jan 31
The Spirit of Mezcal: Motherhood, Connection, and ReciprocityThis essay was originally published on ActiveCultures Digest on August 13, 2022.Oct 16, 20237Oct 16, 20237
What to know before Traveling to OaxacaArticle originally published on Mezcalistas on February 9, 2022.Feb 9, 20222Feb 9, 20222
How the commercialization of Todos Santos (Día de Muertos) impacts Indigenous communitiesTodos Santos (also known as Día de Muertos or Día de Todos los Muertos), is my favorite tradition. I’m proud to integrate Indigenous…Nov 1, 20211Nov 1, 20211
My Discomfort with Light-Skinned People Choosing the Dark-Brown EmojiAnd How to Choose a More Accurate Emoji Skin ToneDec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020