I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Motherhood, Writing corner

Light orange snow covered hill

Standing on the hill covered in snow, I watched my husband and children trying snow -sledding stunts. These were no simple stunts daddy was showing them. These “stunts” are the type that will make any four and seven year old believe their daddy is the biggest dare devil in the world. “Look papi” they kept… Continue reading Light orange snow covered hill

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Motherhood, Writing corner

Isn’t Valentine’s Day just a Hallmark holiday?

As an adult many times you hear people complain that they hate Valentine’s Day, either because they don’t have a someone special to share it with or because they feel that is just a Hallmark highly promoted holiday to excite consumers in “investing” their money on red and pink decor right after New Year’s decorations… Continue reading Isn’t Valentine’s Day just a Hallmark holiday?

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Isn’t Valentine’s Day just a Hallmark holiday?

As an adult many times you hear people complain that they hate Valentine’s Day, either because they don’t have a someone special to share it with or because they feel that is just a Hallmark highly promoted holiday to excite consumers in “investing” their money on red and pink decor right after New Year’s decorations… Continue reading Isn’t Valentine’s Day just a Hallmark holiday?

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia

Tweet from AfrolatinaNatural (@Afrolatinacurls)

AfrolatinaNatural (@Afrolatinacurls) tweeted at 4:58 PM on Sat, Feb 09, 2013: Trying out a new product on my hair @Afrolatinacurls @afrolatinatural.com Excited to try it out! http://t.co/XirRYWyu (https://twitter.com/Afrolatinacurls/status/300378168223735809) Get the official Twitter app at https://twitter.com/download

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Teaching and Learning/ Enseñando y aprendiendo

Poem in celebration of Black history month/African Diaspora in Latin America

I am from … By Anyiné Galván Rodríguez I am from ocean breezes warm to the soul From salsa caliente with sazón. I’m from “pelo malo”, big hips, and big lips. I’m from family reunions in which the main dish consists of pork chops, plantains, rice, and beans. I am from a mixture of African… Continue reading Poem in celebration of Black history month/African Diaspora in Latin America

Self-Care, Writing corner

Feels good/ Que bien se siente

So I finally got back on some social networks to announce to friends and family about my new blog. I’ve always loved writing. However, between teaching, grad school, having kids and adapting to being a wife I felt like I didn’t have any time for one of my true passions… writing in both Spanish and… Continue reading Feels good/ Que bien se siente

I am my family/ Yo soy mi familia, Writing corner

Hello world!

Hello world! My name is Anyiné (ann-yee-neh) but my friends call me Angie. I'm an Afro Latina with roots in Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Chicago. I'm a mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and teacher. A year ago I decided to go all natural and not relax my hair anymore. Little did I know that… Continue reading Hello world!