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From the outhouse to the penthouse! Experiences shared from the US to Mexico and around the world...always atrueLatina.

About me...

From farmworker in The Valley of Hearts Delight to becoming a lowrider member in East San Jose, then a college graduate, television executive, small-business owner and finally an expat in CDMX! What a journey, lots to share...always atrueLatina. Frances

With a deep passion for the innovative and diverse California Bay Area community and staying true to my roots, I founded atrueLatina.com, an online experience in 2011. The site included a team of writers from several generations for the online magazine, cover art, videos, scholarships, conferences and more! We provided a voice on issues unique to us and shared original stories about our culture and traditions that women can identify with. Our information linked many generations of millennials, gen x-ers, boomers and traditionals of Latinas living in the US and abroad. Muchas gracias. Your support was invaluable!

atrueLatina VINTAGE

Offering unique, one of a kind chalina

(one-color rebozo)

Slightly used, rust color, handmade in

Santa Maria del Rio, San Luis Potosí

un pueblo mágico

Para empezar

— la comida de hoy en el PH

Planeando el menú.

Chiles

---- Roasted on a comal

Russian River Valley

Lowriding

days...

Back in the 70's, I became a First Impressions car member. Cruising in my '71 Riviera, I was one of three Women in the club. My ride had hydraulics in the back and I would Flip the switch and make it hop. The original pristine Jacket on the right was my official gear for showing up at picnics, or going on a run to Fresno with my friend and now comadre, Flaca. Firme.

foto: San Jose State Library

What is it that fuels each and every one of us in this world? For me, it is sharing being atrueLatina.

Back in 2011, I began writing and documenting my passions and sharing it with the world!

Tell our story. Share our story. Frances