In The Spotlight: Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez

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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez, founder of Latina Rebels, a page dedicated to Latina Culture, is also a storyteller, author, and activist. She is a Nicaraguan first gen graduate, and since then, Prisca has had to claim her space and make a name for herself.


Her debut book, For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color, is a memoir for brown girls who face challenges and have the power to reclaim their identity in a white-dominated world. She also addresses imposter syndrome and colorism. The book is for all women of color looking to embrace their individuality.

Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez is an unapologetic Latina whose book will offer you wisdom from her own experiences and empower you. Check out her book:

For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts: A Love Letter to Women of Color

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