Fernanda Figueroa 🥑

“Unapologetically Latina” 🇲🇽
Fluent in all things geek
Alumna @utrgv, @TheLBJSchool
prev: @apnews @navy_reserve, @statesman, @impactnews

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Anyone who thinks I'm inferior solely based on the fact that I have ovaries is no friend of mine.

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@bymeg @Apple 👀

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@KenyaTheHunter I need her to stay for the drama

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@KenyaTheHunter @AP One can only hope

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Today is my last day @AP
It is a bittersweet day but covering Latino culture, elections, the Winter Olympics and everything in between my time here has been the highlight of my career so far.
I don't know what comes next but know I will continue to tell stories that matter

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@SteeleWars my blood pressure was skyrocketing as I was trying to get tickets and merch for my whole fam
Elder daughter syndrome kicked in

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3 hrs but managed to get tickets to 3 days #starwarscelebration

Were not a big panel fam so missing Saturday should be fine
Taking my dad who introduced me and my brother to Star Wars so there’s no way we were gonna miss

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late #metgala thoughts
It was on #MayTheFourth no one thought to do a Padme Amidala outfit, when the theme was fashion is art. She is the blueprint
A missed opportunity if I have ever see one

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En Español:
Es Cindo de Mayo.
No es el Dia De Independecia.
Y no solo es solo sobre tacos y margaritas.
Hoy dueños de negocios mexico-estadounidenses han alzado más la voz para que se reconozca la historia de México y el significado de la festividad.

https://t.co/m0LARIvUQu

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It's Cinco de Mayo.
No, its not Mexican Independence Day.
It's not just tacos & margaritas.
Today a number of Mexican American business owners have become more vocal about honoring Mexican history and the significance of the holiday.

https://t.co/A4e5wNk6j2

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the woes of journalism being a huge part of the devil wears prada 2 was not on my bingo card
And hit a little too close to home as someone who will be unemployed in a week
But so true

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Hispanic Americans have grown increasingly discontented with Trump over the past year.

That decline has been visible since late last year.
Trump’s restrictive immigration approach may be playing a role.
by @LinleyAnn @ameliatd

https://t.co/M3Tegc6DzO

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Rhetoric dehumanizing immigrant and Latino communities may appear more open and in-your-face in the current political climate. But that has not been a barrier for Latinos seeking elective office or high-level roles in government.
https://t.co/JgRm3aMv0Z

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@SW_Celebration If I’m buying tickets for my whole family can I just do it on my own account or do they each need to have an individual one?
Or can I make that later?

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@orozcomjo @AP Thank you

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This week I learned my time @AP will soon end.

Devastating news as these last 2yrs have been the experience of a life time.
More on that later. 

I genuinely don’t know what comes next but open to any opportunity.

In the meantime, I still have some stories left to tell @AP.

[Hugh Langley @HughLangley]

Me when my editor asks how reporting for the story is going

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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety uncovers rare KKK artifacts in one of its offices (from last week)
https://t.co/3HJ0LH8FXx

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Eres un trabajador :atino en el Valle de Coachella, en el sur de California?
Quisiera hablar con usted sobre su experiencia trabajando durante el festival.

Si le interesa y está dispuesto a hablar conmigo, envíeme un mensaje directo o un correo a [email protected].
#journorequest

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Are you a Latino worker at Southern California’s Coachella Valley?
I am looking to speak with you about your experience working there during the seasons busiest festival.

If you're interested and willing to speak with me DM or email at [email protected]
#journorequest

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Looking to talk to Hispanic students @UConnHartford regarding the schools recent designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Please DM or email at [email protected] if you're willing to speak with me.

#journorequest