I was born and raised a product of a predominantly Hispanic community and environment rich in Hispanic Culture and Tradition.
One thing with outmost certainty, a strong Hispanic female was a mainstay in our lives and was always in the center of our universe. One that nurtured us, mentored us, worked odd jobs, did all the family chores including all the cooking and aaahhh, those hand made tortillas. She kept the family going under duress situations, instilled family values and Hispanic Traditions. Seemingly never tiring no matter what and always "Con Ganas".
All the while, there was also a sense that females supported their men, sons, males or guys in their endeavors. Some of those endeavors included Sports. Unequivocally, it was taboo for a Hispanic female to participate in sports much less play basketball. Heck in my barrio, football and baseball were king.
So let's fast forward many years. And I say many, admitting my age.
San Antonio, rich in Hispanic Culture and Tradition, home of the World Champion Spurs! Hispanic, yes Latina kids, are participating, competing and thriving in the sport of Basketball in record numbers.
Just look around anywhere in the city, Middle schools, High Schools, AAU Club Organizations, Playgrounds, gyms, very talented, strong Hispanic Female basketball players! And almost ironically, just look in the stands, Dads, men, guys, males supporting them and their endeavors unconditionally!
All the while, these young ladies are expanding Culture and instilling new Traditions.
BASKETBALL, empowering Latinas like never before into Future Leaders, Professionals and yes Mainstays for future families.
As a Dad and Basketball Fan, I love to go see and support..
LATINA POWER on full display on the basketball court, seemingly always "CON GANAS"!!!!
