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Nicole Collazo Santana

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Latest Posts From Nicole

17 Latinx-Made Gifts to Celebrate Mami and La Cultura at Once
Latina
May 6, 2021

17 Latinx-Made Gifts to Celebrate Mami and La Cultura at Once

If the Pandemic has taught us something it's that mothers are superheroes.

A Thank You Note to the Puerto Rican Women Who've Helped Me Become Who I Am Today
Latina
Mar 11, 2020

A Thank You Note to the Puerto Rican Women Who've Helped Me Become Who I Am Today

Born and raised in Puerto Rico from divorced parents, I spent most of my time with my mom and my Abuela Ia, my mom's mom.

How Moving Away From Puerto Rico Unexpectedly Made Me Feel More Puerto Rican
Latina
Sep 15, 2019

How Moving Away From Puerto Rico Unexpectedly Made Me Feel More Puerto Rican

When you grow up Hispanic, there are certain things that represent your culture as a collective, like quinceañera parties, lively music, even similar foods.

These 16 Puerto Rican Women Are Redefining Art on Their Own Terms — and You Need Them in Your Instagram Feed
Latina
Jun 17, 2019

These 16 Puerto Rican Women Are Redefining Art on Their Own Terms — and You Need Them in Your Instagram Feed

In this digital era, different forms of art have become more accessible for people all around the world.

I Had a Tough Relationship With Mi Papá, but I Never Expected What Happened When He Got Arrested
Latina
Jun 4, 2019

I Had a Tough Relationship With Mi Papá, but I Never Expected What Happened When He Got Arrested

Not all father-daughter relationships develop the same.

If You're Puerto Rican Like Me, Follow These Tips When Traveling Abroad
Latina
May 29, 2019

If You're Puerto Rican Like Me, Follow These Tips When Traveling Abroad

The moment I decided I was going to live abroad for five months by myself, I knew figuring out how to survive without my abuela helping me in the kitchen and my precious coffee was going to be difficult but not almost impossible.