I was going to write a long ass post looking back at 2010 and to be honest with you, I got up to March. The truth is that last year Macha, Bianca, Jennifer and I really did so much, covered so much, shared so many ideas that it felt a little overwhelming to try and encapsulate all of that in one post. It felt unfair to try and list “top” moments.

I am extremely grateful for the amazing team in 2010 that made VivirLatino possible. Thank you Bianca, Jennifer y Macha. Sin ustedes this would not be here.

I am grateful for the organizations who have lent their support, in spite of (and because of) the big mouths/opinions here. As I have often said, we all have a role to play and the more we communicate and understand, the stronger world we can build.

I am grateful for the other beautiful bloggers, media makers, artists, writers, and journalists who share the passion for information and knowledge and understand the power of sharing and teaching. May we all push each other to continue to represent, report, and create.

I am grateful for those people who allowed us a glimpse of their lives. I am especially thinking of all the DREAMers I had the opportunity to meet this year. La lucha continua and I am hopeful looking at the landscape of fierce energy.

I am extremely grateful for the support of readers who have helped us with your ideas, your love, and your donations. So best wishes to you and your families and may this space serve some purpose for you.

There will be many changes here at VivirLatino in this new year. We aren’t going anywhere but in order to sustain this space, things will be shaken up a little. The challenge is great but good!

May this new year bring justice and love to all of our communities, ‘hoods, homes, y familias.