Nonfiction

Because is Why / El Por Qué es Porqué

by Miguel Andres Rodriguez Will you tell me the answer? Living on a spectrum of duties. A duty to be an admirable father, commitment to...

Healing con Papi

by Yaddy Valerio Papi was a financial provider, never an emotional giver. The stereotypical Dominican—callejero y mujeriego—I’d hear my...

Enseñando por Ejemplo

by Rafael Peña-Martinez My father exemplifies many Dominican stereotypes: suave looks, hardworking, and an estimable life teacher. He...

Acepta Lo Que Tienes/Deja Ir Lo Que No Te Conviene

by Pamela Rodriguez To my papis, thank you for teaching me what love from a Dominican man is supposed to look like. Not perfect, but...

Papi Ya No Esta

by Nairoby Sanchez “Yo! Your dad was mad funny. Tio was a tiguere who wouldn’t let anybody cross him even if they tried! No matter what,...

Me Van a Matar Por Las Mujeres

by Massiel Alfonso Real men weren't raised to be pariguayos. They don't settle down and dedicate their lives to building a family, como...

My Silent Hero

by Luz M. Mack My dad has always been a quiet man who enjoyed sitting on his couch and eating hidden sweets with us; my mother was...