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Lila Downs Sings About Detained Children in New Manu Chao Cover

Araceli CruzApril 22, 2019August 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzApril 22, 2019August 10, 202004597

When I think of social justice singer/songwriters, especially an artist that advocates for Latinos and indigenous people, there’s one that always comes to mind: Lila Downs. The Mexican songstress, by way of Oaxaca, has been bringing audiences prideful Mexican culture...

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Nopalera Founder Sandra Velasquez Talks Motherhood, Her Roots & Entrepreneurship

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 202205936

Not only do we celebrate Mother’s Day in May, but now, President Joe Biden has declared the week of May 1-7, National Small Business Week, so we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate both moms and small business...

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Eva Longoria Hosting Livestream Concert for Covid-19 Farmworkers Fund

Araceli CruzApril 16, 2020July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzApril 16, 2020July 24, 202003891

This Cinco de Mayo will look very different from previous years. We won’t be out celebrating our Mexican heritage but instead indoors like so many others. That is why a group of incredibly talented Latinos is joining forces to give...

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30 Classic Juan Gabriel Jams in Honor of His Birthday

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 7, 2020July 17, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 7, 2020July 17, 2020032850

Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel is truly a Latinx legend. He wrote and recorded over 1,000 songs and sold a whopping 100 million records. Songs of his are an undeniable, integral part of Latinx culture and our everyday experiences. Juanga is...

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20 Protest Songs Written About the Latinx Struggle

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 21, 2019July 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 21, 2019July 10, 2020046054

Music is a universal language, and it is used to describe all sorts of human emotions and experiences. Including resistance and protest. Powerful lyrics have inspired change, encouraged those going through the struggle, and revolutionized the world. When major events...

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11 Spanish Audiobooks Perfect for Your Little One

Virginia IsaadSeptember 9, 2019January 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 9, 2019January 29, 2021022955

Books for Latinx children aren’t just for fun, it’s for introducing kids to Latinx history and culture. Audiobooks are becoming more and more popular partly because it’s easy to do other tasks while the book plays in the background. For...