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Elefanta, Que Ninguna Se Quede Balanceándose Sola is an animated short created by The Latinx House, inspired by the Latin American nursery song Un Elefante Se Balanceaba, taught in schools and by parents to help their kids learn how to count. The song tells the story of one elephant bouncing on a spider web. Once the elephant realizes the spider web holds its weight, they invite another elephant to bounce on it. The song continues as each elephant invites another. Most Latinos are familiar with this song. For many, it is a childhood memory passed down for generations. But, we found a deeper meaning. We realized there’s a message to be pulled from the song that we need to translate for our community, especially when collaborating and building together. When one Latinx person holds power, they should help bring another Latinx. For our comunidad to level up, we must support and lift up each other.

We created a 5-minute animation featuring elephants in different industries and positions of power; twelve Latina actresses lend their voices to bring this animation to life. We adapted the original Elefante song into a NEW modern Reggaeton version sung by the Latinx artists Michelle Rodríguez, Mare Advertencia, and Charly Gynn and produced by Tayhana and Kevin Da Silva.

Our community needs inspiration. We believe we can find it in our roots. We’ve seen it with other communities, and it’s time we do it ourselves.

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According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinas in the United States face a significant wage gap, earning an average of 54 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men. The average annual income for white men is $50,624, while Latina women earn only $25,312 per year, or $23,287 for immigrant Latinas. This wage gap extends beyond the U.S., affecting Latinas in various parts of Latin America and women globally. 

The lack of economic security not only impacts financial well-being but also takes a toll on Latinas’ mental and physical health. Inadequate financial resources can lead to challenges in feeding families, saving for retirement, and lacking generational wealth, contributing to mental health issues. 

Latinas are taking proactive steps to drive change, but addressing the wage gap requires the support of political leaders. 

TAKE ACTION NOW!

  1. Urging Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which prohibits retaliation against wage discussions and the requirement of salary history for hiring, is one way to address this issue.
  2. Furthermore, individuals, corporations, and governments can contribute to promoting gender equality by committing to the UN Sustainable Development Goal #5.