Topacio Marrero
Bio: Born and raised in Washington Heights, NYC and now resides in Hollywood, Florida. First-generation Dominican-American, author, community advocate, freelance writer and founder of Parenting Village Hollywood. Topacio's articles are focused on social justice issues, community involvement, conscious parenting, and cultural identity. Topacio is the author of "Awakening Poetry" being released in summer 2020. She is the founder of Parenting Village Hollywood 501 (c), which focuses on the personal development of parents and student achievement, through advocacy, social services, and community development. Topacio is the Chair of the City of Hollywood African American Advisory Council. She is a dedicated mother, wife and community member, who believes there is strength in community.
Florida Parents Distressed About School Reopening
While Florida’s coronavirus infections continue to rise, the Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued an Emergency Order mandating all schools to reopen in the fall. To date, Florida has one […]
Read MoreA Letter to My Daughter: Dear Baby Girl, It’s Okay to Feel Scared Right Now
My 9-year-old daughter is questioning a lot of what is going on in our world right now. I explain to her the importance of Black Lives Matter and answer […]
Read MoreAfro-Dominicans Dismantling Anti-Blackness
(Photo credit: Andreya Tho) Like so many of you, I’m doing my best to process the tragic loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the many more Black […]
Read MoreWhy the 2020 Census Should Matter to You
The 2020 census started last week and there is a lot of buzzing around it: what is it? Why is it important? I had those same questions, but after some […]
Read MoreBecoming Civically Engaged
Anyone can become civically engaged. It starts with a desire to contribute to your community.
Read MoreThey didn’t vote in the primaries, but with Gillum, they are now inspired to vote
There has been much excitement in the state of Florida involving the 2018 primaries and its candidates. For example, in Broward County, it was estimated more than 23.5 percent of […]
Read MoreBuilding Resistance through Climate Awareness
Last week, the New Florida Majority, a statewide organizing group, sponsored a climate event that called attention to the impact of climate gentrification on our communities and called on vulnerable […]
Read MoreFive decades since people of color were given the right to vote
It’s almost scary to think, but it’s only been 5 decades since people of color in America were effectively given the right to vote. This was accomplished because of how […]
Read MoreFloridians must come together in voting
The 2018 elections are crucial and we are uniting communities of color to cast their ballot for equality for all. I decided to walk around my neighborhood asking people if […]
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