Latina Mami

Latina Mami's Philosophy

Latina Mami recognizes the need to support the unique cultural experience of the diverse Latino population: Indigenous, African, Mestizo, Asian, yet tied together through colonial history. Latina Mami also attempts to form alliances with other groups of color in its community, since we understand that we share a similar history. We understand that children and families can only benefit when they have healthy, involved, and informed mothers.

About Latina Mami

 

Latina Mami was founded in Austin, Texas in 2000 by a young Latina mother to build a support network for Latina mothers and their children. Gloria Perez-Walker was disillusioned by the resources available for Latina women and found them demeaning because they didn't build on the natural strength of the women she knew. She formed support groups, cultural events and a maternity/baby equipment closet (clothes for trade only) for other Latina mothers. Other Latina Mami projects have included the "Mamis of Color" radio show, a babysitting cooperative, birthing advocacy, anti-violence organizing, and bilingual parenting newsletters written by and for Latina mothers.