Early Years
Silva was born in the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Her father died when she was only six years old and she was raised by her mother, who also served as her source of inspiration. Silva and her fans referred to her mother as "Mama Yeya". In 1927, Silva made her first public presentation at the "Oliver Theater" in Arecibo. In 1928, Silva and her mother moved to New York, where she was to start a career in radio, theater and musical plays.
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“Even today . . . experts, usually male, tell women how to be mothers and warn them that they should not have children if they have any intention of leaving their side in their early years. . . . Children don’t need parents’ full-time attendance or attention at any stage of their development. Many people will help take care of their needs, depending on who their parents are and how they chose to fulfill their roles.”
—Stella Chess (20th century)