Pero Make It Newsy

20/08/2021

In her latest personal essay, Maria Elena opens up about fighting impostor syndrome following six months of unemployment and a new job.

"I thought I was very honest with myself about all of the anxiety I felt after I was let go from my previous job earlier this year. I confronted my feelings about it, wrote about it for this newsletter and picked myself up after feeling so low," she wrote.

Check out the link below to read Maria Elena's essay!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/fighting-impostor-syndrome

19/08/2021

"I’ve always viewed Rita Moreno as an iconic Puerto Rican actress who paved the way for so many Latinx artists that I admire. After watching the documentary of her life, Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It, I saw her as more than just an actress — I saw her as a mental health advocate.
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During the documentary, 89-year-old Moreno not only opens up about the misogyny and racism she endured, but she also candidly speaks about her battle with depression, su***de, sexual assault and the importance of taking care of her mental health."

Check out the link below to read this week's by Maria Elena, who reviewed Rita Moreno's documentary and applauded the iconic actress for her openness in discussing mental health.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/rita-moreno-breaks-stigma-around

18/08/2021

Hey amigxs! A brand new issue of Pero Make It Newsy is out now. This week, Maria Elena writes about her battle with impostor syndrome.

Click the link to read our latest issue now!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/the-never-ending-battle-against-impostor

Hello amigxs! We hope everyone has had a fabulous two weeks. We’ve been as busy as ever with brand new jobs and an upcoming apartment move. This week, we have a new personal essay from Maria Elena on dealing with impostor syndrome following six months of unemployment and a new job. Meanwhile, our ...

06/08/2021

In her latest piece, Nikki spoke with Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu about her bid to become the city's next mayor, the issues affecting Boston's underserved communities and more.

"I’ve been proud to be part of leading the charge for the City Council to be more responsive, reflective and proactive about our policymaking and I’m eager to bring that leadership to the mayor’s office," Wu said.

Tap the link below to read the exclusive interview!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/wu-trains-next-stop-boston-city-hall

05/08/2021

"In March, Kim Janey became Boston’s first woman and first Black mayor when she took over for Marty Walsh. Janey joins a crowded field of mayoral hopefuls as she aims to secure a full-term in office in November. Six mayoral candidates –– four women and two men –– are vying to become Boston’s next mayor in this historic moment in Boston."⁠
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Tap the link below to read this week's by Nikki Rojas. Nikki gave readers the 411 on who's running to become Boston's next mayor. Now, just five candidates remain ahead of the September 14 preliminary election.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/bostons-historic-mayoral-race-led⁠

04/08/2021

We’re back and better than ever with a new issue of Pero Make It Newsy! This week, Nikki sat down with Boston mayoral candidate Michelle Wu to discuss the historic race and the issues affecting Boston’s most underserved communities.

Click the link to read our latest issue now!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/michelle-wu-makes-her-pitch-to-become

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23/07/2021

In her latest piece, Maria Elena lists her five favorite q***r Latinx TikTok stars and how they’re making an impact on the Latinx community through their platforms.

“Through some of my mindless scrolling on TikTok, I’ve found incredible q***r Latinx creators that educate viewers on body positivity, self-care and the Latinx community,” Maria Elena wrote.

Click the link to read Maria Elena’s latest article!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/five-q***r-latinx-tiktokers-you-should

22/07/2021

“When we first started dating, grandpa was a shoe salesman and I did some bookkeeping on Wall Street. After we became boyfriend and girlfriend, he wanted me to meet his parents in Brooklyn. It was a really rough time,” Abuelita Gladys said. “I [am] Puerto Rican and your grandpa was an Italian American, and when his mother heard he was [dating] a Puerto Rican girl, she was furious with him. She wanted no part of me. So he left his home.”

Click the link to read this week’s by Maria Elena. In this personal essay, Maria Elena interviewed her Abuelita Gladys about what she was like in her 20s and her hopes and dreams for her granddaughter.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/speaking-with-my-abuelita-about-the

21/07/2021

We’re back with a brand new issue of Pero Make It Newsy! This week, Maria Elena lists her five favorite q***r Latinx TikTok creators, and how each of these stars are making an impact on the Latinx community by using their platform to talk about topics like body positivity, LGBTQ+ issues, colorism and much more.

Click the link to read our latest issue now!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/q***r-latinx-tiktok-stars-we-stan

Buenas tardes amigxs! We’re back with a brand new issue of Pero Make It Newsy and some exciting updates we have for everyone! This week, Maria Elena is sharing her favorite q***r Latinx TikTokers she hopes you’ll check out. These viral TikTok stars create videos on everything from body positivit...

09/07/2021

In her newest piece, Nikki Rojas takes a look at the historic election of an Indigenous Mapuche woman to lead the rewrite of Chile’s new constitution.

“I am grateful for the support of the different coalitions that placed their trust and their dreams in the hands of the Mapuche nation, who voted for a Mapuche person, a woman, to change the history of this country,” Elisa Loncón said, according to Al Jazeera.

Tap the link below to read Nikki's latest article!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/mapuche-activist-elisa-loncon-elected

08/07/2021

Back for Women's History Month, we decided to highlight four unique women-owned small businesses a week that we hoped our readers would check out and support. Showing support for women-owned businesses is vital to making sure they succeed and that their communities succeed as well.

Tap the link below to read this week's and check out our favorite women-owned businesses.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/20-women-owned-businesses-to-support

07/07/2021

Hey amigxs - it's Wednesday and we've got a new issue of Pero Make It Newsy for you! This week, Nikki talks about how excited she is over the historic rewriting of Chile’s Pinochet-era constitution after the election of a Mapuche activist to take the lead on it. We’re also highlighting important news, including the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson and much more.

Click the link to catch up on the latest issue! https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/chiles-new-constitution-indigenous

Hey there amigxs, Your favorite newsletter is here! This week, Nikki talks about how excited she is over the historic rewriting of Chile’s Pinochet-era constitution after electing a Mapuche activist to take the lead on it. We’re also highlighting important news, including the suspension of Sha.....

02/07/2021

For her new piece, Maria Elena Perez wrote about how Rita Moreno became a mental health advocate in the Latinx community.

"During the documentary, 89-year-old Moreno not only opens up about the misogyny and racism she endured, but she also candidly speaks about her battle with depression, su***de, sexual assault and the importance of taking care of her mental health."

Tap the link below to read Maria Elena's latest piece!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/rita-moreno-breaks-stigma-around

01/07/2021

"Have you ever read a book and been instantly transported back to your teenage years? Because that’s exactly how I felt reading Crystal Maldonado’s debut novel, 'Fat Chance, Charlie Vega.'

The coming of age book follows 16-year-old Charlie Vega, a fat Puerto Rican girl living in a white Connecticut suburb, as she navigates high school, young love and her complicated relationship with her mother, as well as her attempts to love herself and her body."

Tap the link below to read this week's by Nikki Rojas. Nikki spoke with author Crystal Maldonado about her debut YA novel, "Fat Chance, Charlie Vega."

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/crystal-maldonado-takes-on-fatphobia

30/06/2021

Get excited amigxs! A new issue of Pero Make It Newsy is now in your inbox and ready for you to read. This week, Maria Elena Perez wrote about how Rita Moreno became a mental health advocate in the Latinx community. Our news curation also takes a look at Britney Spears’ conservatorship, the diversity of US gymnastics and much more.

Click the link below to read the latest issue!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/rita-moreno-hollywood-icon-opens

Hola amigxs! It’s Wednesday, which means there’s a new issue of Pero Make It Newsy ready for you to read! This week, Maria Elena writes about watching Rita Moreno’s new documentary and how Rita became a mental health advocate in the Latinx community. Our news curation takes a look at Britney S...

25/06/2021

For her new piece, Nikki Rojas dove into the diverse and historic mayoral race in Boston.

"In March, Kim Janey became Boston’s first woman and first Black mayor when she took over for Marty Walsh. Janey joins a crowded field of mayoral hopefuls as she aims to secure a full-term in office in November. Six mayoral candidates –– four women and two men –– are vying to become Boston’s next mayor in this historic moment in Boston."

Tap the link below to read the full article!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/bostons-historic-mayoral-race-led

24/06/2021

"This year alone, there have been at least 21 femicides, according to the Puerto Rico Gender Equality Observatory. Last year, six transgender women were murdered in the U.S. territory."

Tap the link below to read this week's by Maria Elena Perez. Maria Elena took a look at gender violence in Puerto Rico and spoke to activist Alysa Alejandra Soto about the issue.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/feminist-organization-using-activism

23/06/2021

Hello amigxs! Hello amigxs, we've got a brand new issue of Pero Make It Newsy, out now! This week, Nikki Rojas takes a look at the diverse and historic mayoral race up in Boston. Four women are running to become mayor and bring about some much-needed change to Massachusetts’ capital.
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Tap the link below to read the latest issue of Pero Make It Newsy now!⁠

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/meet-the-four-female-candidates-leading

Hello Amigxs! It’s a beautiful and special Wednesday today. This week, we have a new piece from Nikki that takes a look at the not-quite as exciting (but no less historic) mayoral race in Boston. The woman-led race features four highly qualified female candidates, including acting Mayor Kim Janey....

20/06/2021

¡Feliz Día Del Papá! We have a special newsletter dedicated to all the dads and father figures out there, with sweet essays by Maria Elena Perez and Nikki Rojas to their papas.

Click the link below to read the latest issue of Pero Make It Newsy!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/feliz-dia-del-papa

Happy Father’s Day, amigxs! This special issue of Pero Make It Newsy is dedicated to all of the dads in the world and those who provide guidance and support to children. Maria Elena and I wrote tributes to our papas and we also highlighted news about dads and fatherhood. Everyone’s favorite pupp...

20/06/2021

In her latest essay, opens up about how her dad has helped her embrace and improve her Spanish.

Tap the link below to read "'Como Se Dice?' How My Dad Empowers Me to Speak Better Spanish" now!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/como-se-dice-how-my-dad-empowers

20/06/2021

In her latest essay, Maria Elena Perez talks about her dad's journey to being a supportive feminist for his two daughters.

Tap the link below to read "Leaving Machismo Behind: Watching My Dad Become a Supportive Feminist."

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/leaving-machismo-behind-watching

18/06/2021

This week, Maria Elena Perez chatted with her Abuelita Gladys about her 20s and what she hopes Maria Elena accomplishes while she's still in her 20s.

“My biggest hobby was dancing. That was all we did. We used to go to all the clubs and [dance] the mambo and the cha-cha. I used to dance with the best dancers. I met your grandpa on the dancefloor, and he danced [just as well as me]. We were great dancing partners.”

Tap the link below to read the full essay!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/speaking-with-my-abuelita-about-the

17/06/2021

"I vaguely listened as the nurse on the phone explained that I would need to get a colposcopy and maybe even a biopsy. I told her that I understood, scheduled my appointment and hung up the phone. Then, I burst into tears."

Tap the link below to read this week's by Nikki Rojas. In her essay, Nikki opens up about the fear she felt getting a colposcopy and why we should normalize talking about women's health.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/colposcopy-not-scary

16/06/2021

Amigxs — we’re back with a brand spankin’ new issue of Pero Make It Newsy! This week, we have a really sweet interview between Maria Elena and her Abuelita Gladys about the best advice for those in their 20s.


Click the link below to read the latest issue of Pero Make It Newsy!

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/abuelitas-advice-about-life-in-your

Buenas tardes Amigxs! We’re back with a brand spankin’ new issue of Pero Make It Newsy! This week, we have a really sweet interview between Maria Elena and her Abuelita Gladys about the best advice for those in their 20s. Our news curation takes a look at all the amazing things Black women are d...

01/06/2021

Pero Make It Newsy wants to wish all of our amigxs in the LGBTQ+ community a safe and happy Pride Month!

31/05/2021

On Memorial Day, we want to honor the memory of those who gave their lives in battle.

Pero Make It Newsy thanks them for their service.

28/05/2021

For her latest piece, Maria Elena dives into the NYC mayoral race and the often overlooked, but more qualified female candidates. At least six women are running to be NYC's next mayor, but they haven't gotten quite the attention that Andrew Yang has received.

Learn more about the three top Democratic female candidates running for NYC mayor in this week's issue of Pero Make It Newsy.

Tap the link below to read the full piece.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/3-women-more-qualified-than-andrew

27/05/2021

"I received my first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on April 9. I couldn’t get over how relieved I was to get the shot. I knew that I was still a few weeks away from being inoculated but getting the first shot felt like a weight had been lifted."

Every Thursday this month, we're dedicating our TBT to mental health awareness.

Tap the link below to read Nikki's piece about the relief she felt after getting the COVID-19 vaccine and how it's helped her mental health.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/after-an-anxiety-filled-year-im-so

26/05/2021

Buenas tardes amigxs! We're back with a brand new issue of your favorite Latina-curated newsletter. This week, Maria Elena takes a look at the upcoming mayoral race in NYC and the super-qualified women running as candidates. We've also got some interesting news coming out of DC as part of Pero Make It Newsy's news curation.



Click the link to read the latest issue of the newsletter now! https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/the-women-vying-to-be-nycs-next-mayor

Hey amigxs! It’s a new week and your two favorite Latina curators have the latest issue of your favorite newsletter ready for you! This week, we have a report from Nikki, who interviewed a Palestinian American about the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. Our news curation features a lot of ...

21/05/2021

Nikki Rojas spoke with Palestinian American Lina Salameh about the ongoing violence in Palestine and Israel. The world has turned its eyes to Gaza as casualty counts grow from Israel's airstrikes.

You can learn more about the violence in the latest issue of Pero Make It Newsy.

Tap the link below to read the new interview.

https://peromakeitnewsy.substack.com/p/israel-palestine-conflict-a-political