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Walter Mercado Popularized Astrology and Helped Us Decolonize Our Ancestral Spirituality

Virginia IsaadSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 202107323

Walter Mercado was a Supernova household staple in Latinidad who left a legacy to be respected for Indigenous, Latine/x, and Hispanic generations to come. Aside from Mercado being a creative genius and gender fluid icon, he was intentionally guiding us...

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The Walter Mercado Doc We’ve Been Dreaming of Is Coming to Netflix

Araceli CruzJanuary 21, 2020July 20, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 21, 2020July 20, 202004201

When Walter Mercado died on November 2nd, I wasn’t prepared. I didn’t realize how essential his daily astrology readings meant to my life. Worse than that, I didn’t take into account how much he meant to our community. In the...

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Walter Mercado’s Cultural Significance to the Latinx Community Will Live on Forever

Araceli CruzNovember 4, 2019July 13, 2020

by Araceli CruzNovember 4, 2019July 13, 202005024

Walter Mercado, our beloved icon, friend, confidant, and member of our family, died on Saturday. The Puerto Rican astrologer sadly passed due to kidney failure. He was in his late ’80s. According to the Associated Press, spokeswoman Sofía Luquis at...

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A Walter Mercado Exhibition Is Coming Soon to Miami

Johanna FerreiraJuly 2, 2019August 1, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJuly 2, 2019August 1, 202001989

If you grew up in a Latinx household, chances are you’re familiar with Walter Mercado and his famous astrology show. If your mom didn’t watch it, your abuelita probably did. For many of us, it was what first exposed us...

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Astrologist Walter Mercado’s 2019 Predictions Are Here

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 28, 2018August 20, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 28, 2018August 20, 202008431

If you’re superstitious and want to start the New Year off right, Walter Mercado has got your back. From politics to finance, he predicts some things you’re definitely going to want to hear. So before you gear up for your...

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Walter Mercado’s Guide to Saying Adios to 2017 and Hello to 2018

Araceli CruzDecember 29, 2017November 18, 2020

by Araceli CruzDecember 29, 2017November 18, 20204 2268

Walter Mercado — Latin America’s favorite astrologist — wants you to have a prosperous new year. The only way to do that is to ring in 2018 the Walter way, which, of course, is the right way because Walter knows...

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Piñata Exhibit in Los Angeles Features 50 Beautiful Artistic Works

Virginia IsaadNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 4, 2021November 4, 202106242

Piñatas have long been available in different colorful, cardboard designs but the real fun was destroying them to get to the candy inside, but this new exhibit dedicated to the art of piñatas is showcasing the art behind these famous...

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Latina-Owned Lil’ Libros Raised $2 Million in Crowdfunding Campaign

Virginia IsaadJuly 9, 2021July 10, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJuly 9, 2021July 10, 202107411

Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein are two moms who saw the lack of representation in publishing when it came to Latinx stories and they came together to change that. They launched Lil’ Libros in 2014 to share our culture and...

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8 LGBTQ Latinx Movies to Watch This Pride Month

Nicole YoungJune 9, 2021June 11, 2021

by Nicole YoungJune 9, 2021June 11, 2021012199

The LGBTQ community has faced prejudice and violence for many years and although it continues to improve in the United States, places like Latin America still look down upon people in this community. Latin American films have represented these issues...

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6 Summer Collections from Latina-Owned Brands You Need to Check Out

Virginia IsaadJune 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 4, 2021012724

Summer is almost officially here and as we slowly transition to post-pandemic life we’re excited to actually get out of our loungewear (though not for long, let’s be real) and enjoy outings with our friends. But we’re not the only...

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10 Latinx Films to Add to Your Watch List in 2021

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 27, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 27, 2021017469

Due to the pandemic, we are spending more time at home, and in front of a television. We’ve binge watched old TV shows, streamed the latest film releases, and are constantly on the hunt for fresh content that entertains, as...

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55 Latinx Brands to Shop for Hispanic Heritage Month (and All the Time!)

HipLatinaSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020

by HipLatinaSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020025181

September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and for 30 days (forever for us), we will be shouting out and celebrating all things Latinx. This means finding and sharing our favorite Latinx brands that continuously deliver products we...