SomethingLatina Special Edition Women’s History Month - Todo Wafi

How to Make Alcapurrias (Puerto Rican Fritters) - Todo Wafi

Alcapurrias are a popular Puerto Rican street food sold in kiosks along beaches all year-round on the island. Alcapurrias are made with a puree of green bananas and yautía and stuffed with flavorful picadillo or seasoned ground beef. These Puerto Rican fritters are deep fried until perfectly crispy and they are DELICIOUS! Ingredients for making alcapurrias: Green bananas (guineos

I’m Latina! Even Though Im 26 I have A Curfew! 😂 - Todo Wafi

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Afro-Latino Becomes The First Commissioner in Brentwood’s 125-year history - Todo Wafi

A very proud day in the Latino community as the first Afro-Latino was named Commissioner of the Brentwood New York Fire Department. Rasheen Williams grew up in Brentwood and has dedicated this life to serving his community. According to CBSNews.com, “One of Long Island's most diverse communities, Brentwood is 85% Hispanic and Black, but has

Nochebuena: What Are Some of Your traditions? - Todo Wafi

Nochebuena is celebrated on December 24th. The significance of this day is more than just exchanging presents and children waiting in anticipation for Santa Claus to come. In 2021, USAToday accredits the origin of Nochebuena to be, “When Spaniards came to the Americas beginning in the late 1400s, they also brought Catholicism, which sees Christmas

Do Immigrants Have A Right To Education? - Todo Wafi

The United States does not have a guaranteed right to education. This “right” is thought to be endowed via the 14th amendment with respect to the Equal Protection Clause. Every child under this is required to attend schooling from grades K-12. Everyone can agree that education is a vital foundation on which future success in

Grooving to Gaitas this Holiday Season - Todo Wafi

As December and the winter season hits, so too does the Christmas season. I’m all for Christmas carols, the classics and blah blah blah, but NOTHING tops Venezuelan Gaitas! That’s right, the Christmas jams of my people! Known for being the most popular music style played in Venezuela during the Christmas season, this folk genre

Do Immigrants Have A Right To Education? - Todo Wafi

The United States does not have a guaranteed right to education. This “right” is thought to be endowed via the 14th amendment with respect to the Equal Protection Clause. Every child under this is required to attend schooling from grades K-12. Everyone can agree that education is a vital foundation on which future success in

Recipe: Who is Ready for Some Arroz Con Gandules? (Rice and Pigeon Peas) - Todo Wafi

Arroz con gandules is a savory dish made with yellow rice and pigeon peas cooked with aromatic sofrito, herbs and spices.