In celebration of NextGenLA’s 20th anniversary, LACMA will host a celebration on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The celebration will include exhibitions and fun activities for the whole family, as well as free outdoor activities for all ages. Storytime and Art Workshop at Tia Chuchas’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore is one of the many free art workshops. There will be free general admission and outdoor activities for NexGenLA members and one additional guest at LACMA. NexGenLA is a free membership for kids 17 and under who live in L.A. County. Visitors will be able to sign up for NexGenLA memberships at the event.
Author Archives: Amairani Hernandez
Amairani Hernandez is a native of Los Angeles and a graduate of the California State University of Los Angeles with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is a staff multimedia journalist, who focuses on stories about Latinos, including social justice, art, and, culture. Recently, she became a columnist, and writes about her first time mom experiences.
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Debemos fomentar la independencia de los niños pequeños
Criar a niños pequeños cuando están en su etapa de “¡Yo lo puedo hacer solo!”, puede llegar a ser algo a la vez complicado y divertido. Cuando cumplen dos años, los niños ya caminan, hablan, corren, ríen, bailan. Y también ayudan. Cada día adquieren nuevas experiencias de vida y cada día desarrollan más y de […]
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The Mom Walk Co. Montebello is having their first “momsgiving”
In honor of Thanksgiving, The Mom Walk Co. Montebello is having their first momsgiving and holiday food drive this coming Tuesday, November 28, 2023. It is more than welcome for guests to bring their favorite Thanksgiving drink, dish, or snack to share with others. Non-perishable items will be donated. Recommended foods to donate are canned vegetables, cupped fruit, instant mashed potatoes, instant rice and pastas.
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Column: Mami & Me, Growing toddler independence
Parenting toddlers through their “I can do it myself!” stage, can be tricky and fun to watch. By the time toddlers turn two, they walk, talk, run, laugh, dance and help. Every day, they gain new life experiences and they also start to naturally develop their independence. Most toddlers are heavily reliant on us parents […]
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Next year, those aged 26 to 49 qualify for full Medi-Cal coverage, no matter their immigration status
New California law will allow adults aged 26 to 49 to qualify for full-scope Medi-Cal health coverage, regardless of immigration status, starting January 1. The full-scope of Medi-Cal will cover more than just emergency care for residents. It will cover doctor visits, mental health care, preventative care, referrals, medicines, transportation and in-home services. This initiative is modeled after the Young Adult Expansion and the Older Adult Expansion plans already in place. This latest expansion of full-scope Medi-Cal brings California closer to a healthier population. California will become the first state to expand Medi-Cal to cover this population and represents the next largest expansion following the state’s May 1, 2022 expansion for undocumented residents 50 and older.
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Sané a mi niña interior con el concierto de RBD
¡Si, soy Rebelde! A fines de octubre, y luego de 15 años de ausencia, la icónica banda de pop mexicano RBD regresó para presentarse, por última vez, en Los Ángeles para su gira Soy Rebelde 2023. Cuando RBD actuó por primera vez en Los Ángeles yo tenía solo 10 años de edad. Recuerdo que les […]
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COLUMN: Healing my inner child with RBD concert
Si soy Rebelde! After 15-years, the iconic Mexican pop band RBD returned in late October to perform one last time in the city of Los Angeles for their Soy Rebelde Tour 2023. I was 10-years-old when RBD first performed in Los Angeles. I remember begging my parents to take me to that concert. Despite several of my requests to my parents, I was unable to attend the concert since I come from a low-income family. Trust me, I was heartbroken. Going to this concert as an adult was definitely an emotional roller coaster. I drove two hours from Bakersfield just to see them perform in LA. On my way there, I cried because I was in disbelief that my child’s dream was finally coming true. That night, when the band came out on stage, I didn’t know if I wanted to cry or jump out of happiness.
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Column: Mami & Me, celebrating my son’s second birthday with his first party
As a first time parent, I struggle with the harsh reality of time. Earlier this week, my little Levi turned two years old, a moment I had been dreading because I don’t want him to keep growing so fast. As much as I want to hold on, I realize that these emotional experiences are just part of parenthood. I’m well aware that years three, four, five and six will also feel equally sad. I do realize that I am blessed to be around to watch my child grow. On his first birthday, we decided to take him to Disneyland, but for his second birthday, we decided to throw him his first birthday party. The process of planning even a small party these days can be quite stressful and expensive.
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Column: Mami & Me, Latina mom guilt is real and unnecessary
After two years of parenting, I can say that being a parent is not meant to be easy. Being a mom or dad is one of the most rewarding yet challenging jobs in the world. And just as a coach can help you improve your career, they can also help you become a better parent every day. All I can say is that if you’re experiencing mom guilt, the first thing you need to know is that it’s completely normal, it’s just a part of motherhood. Feeling guilty will only make things worse, so give yourself a break. I have to constantly applaud myself for being the best mom that I can truly be. Constantly questioning whether you’re a good mom is what makes you a good mom.
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Este latino celebra su primer aniversario con un riñón donado
En honor al Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, que se celebra del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, el Hospital Providence St. Joseph en el condado de Orange está difundiendo información sobre la necesidad de que haya más donantes de órganos registrados en la comunidad latina. Es que de manera similar a su subrepresentación en […]
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Latino organ donor recipient celebrates first anniversary amid lack of registrations
Similar to the under-representation of Latinos in medicine and in clinical trials, they are also underrepresented in organ donation. In 2020, the number of organ transplants performed on Latinos was about 30% of the number of Latinos currently waiting for a transplant, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. Compared to those currently waiting for a transplant, whites were the recipients of 48.8% of transplants.
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Column: Mami & Me, Dealing with toddler temper tantrums and learning what causes them
Does your child throw temper tantrums without warning? Mine does, too. I must admit that the ‘terrible twos’ are sneaking up on my son, Levi, who is almost 2. So, if you find yourself outright fearful of sudden tantrum throwdowns, I completely feel your pain. As most parents, my partner and I are just winging it most days. In this column you’ll find some of my techniques I use to try to reduce tantrums with my son Levi.