Author: cindybautistathomas

I am an Afro-Latina, Dominican American writer, mother, and social work advocate for education from the Bronx.  I am committed to educating, inspiring and moving people to find their gifts, talents and abilities to live a purpose driven life. A member of the New York City Latina Writer’s Group, I am currently working on a novel, Born to Live, a story of trials, resilience and triumph in the life of an Afro-Latina from the Bronx. As a PhD candidate at the CUNY Graduate Center Urban Education program, I am exploring how language, racial and ethnic identity impact the professional experiences of Latino and Latina bilingual social workers in schools in NYC.  When I am not writing, I am having fun with my children, Amiri & Nyilah and husband, Chef Winston Thomas.    Cindy can be contacted via email at: cindybautistathomas@gmail.com.

Welfare mom with an entrepreneurial spirit: How my mom raised 5 leaders in the projects

September 29, 2020

How did she do it?  That’s a question I have heard from the time I was in grade school until now referring to my mother and her ability to raise five children, in public housing, while on public assistance,  and dealing with an alcoholic spouse.  Some may say it was luck, faith, and a combination … More Welfare mom with an entrepreneurial spirit: How my mom raised 5 leaders in the projects

How to POP and Thrive at an Independent School as a POC!

July 17, 2017

This piece is written as part of the #52essays2017 challenge  initiated by Vanessa Martir. Currently we are on  week 28th  and I am on my 9th piece because life happens. $30,000!   My mouth opened wide in disbelief.   Do people really pay that much to send their kids to school?  I couldn’t believe it.  I was a sophomore in high … More How to POP and Thrive at an Independent School as a POC!

The Joy and Pain of Parenting: The Untold Story – Week 3/52 #52essays2017

January 24, 2017

Of all the roles that I play in life, for me, the most important one is the role of a mother. As far as I can remember I knew that one day I wanted to be a mother. There were so many things that my parents did that I made a mental note not to … More The Joy and Pain of Parenting: The Untold Story – Week 3/52 #52essays2017