Virginia Isaad, Author at HipLatina

First Latina Appointed as Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Virginia IsaadMay 5, 2021May 5, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 5, 2021May 5, 202101435

Latinas in elected positions in the U.S. is steadily on the rise and though there’s a long way to go we can now add another Latina First to the growing list. Norma V. Cantú is now the first Latina to hold...

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Eva Longoria’s Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Biopic Gets Lead Actors

Virginia IsaadMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 4, 2021May 4, 202101437

It’s been more than a year since we learned that Eva Longoria will be directing the biopic about the Latino inventor of the beloved snack, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. This marks actress/producer Longoria’s first feature film as director, she’s also directing...

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‘The Brothers Garcia’ Reboot Series Picked Up by HBO Max

Virginia IsaadMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 4, 2021May 4, 20210923

So many beloved series have made a comeback including Charmed and Saved by the Bell, both featuring Latinx cast members, and now The Brothers García is getting a second life on screen. The family comedy series aired on Nickelodeon for...

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White Influencer Charged After Falsely Claiming Latino Couple Attempted to Kidnap Kids

Virginia IsaadMay 3, 2021May 3, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 3, 2021May 3, 202103742

A mommy influencer from Sonoma County has been charged after she alleged a Latino couple had attempted to kidnap her kids and is now being called out for racial profiling. Katie Sorensen has been charged with two misdemeanors in the...

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Digame: Ana Flores Talks Building Community through We All Grow Latina

Virginia IsaadApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 30, 2021April 30, 202102551

Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Ana Flores is the founder and CEO of #WeAllGrow Latina (formerly Latina Bloggers Connect) the first network of Latina influencers...

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Yalitza Aparicio Works with AirBNB to Showcase Magical Towns in Mexico

Virginia IsaadApril 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 29, 202101721

As the world slowly begins to open up again many people are eager to board a plane and experience their next travel adventure. In an effort to safely and responsibly encourage tourism to Mexico Indigenous actress Yalitza Aparicio is working...

Lifestyle

How to Improve Your Financial Literacy Starting Now

Virginia IsaadApril 28, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 28, 202101159

Katia Chesnok is a Latina money expert and coach and the founder and content creator of Economikat, a personal finance educational platform. She educates Latinx on all things money and empowers them to earn more, save more, side hustle, and...

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Trailer Released for J Balvin Documentary ‘The Boy from Medellín’

Virginia IsaadApril 28, 2021April 28, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 28, 2021April 28, 202101892

J Balvin is one of the most famous Latin artists in the world and now he’s giving fans a peek behind the scenes. His new documentary, The Boy From Medellín, is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video May 7th...

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Gloria Estefan Set to Co-Star with Andy Garcia in ‘Father Of The Bride’

Virginia IsaadApril 27, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 27, 2021011499

There has been so much excitement and buzz around the Latinx remake of the beloved film, Father of the Bride starring Andy Garcia. While many speculated on who would be cast, it looks like they’re keeping it Cuban for real...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Moon Magic According to Astrologer Esoteric Esa

Virginia IsaadApril 26, 2021April 26, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 26, 2021April 26, 202104558

The moon has been revered by many ancient cultures across the world for centuries. Specifically, our ancestors of the Aztec, Incan, Mayan, and Toltec civilizations have relied on the moon for many sacred purposes and rituals. The Cosmology of our...

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Upcoming ‘For Rosa’ Short Film is About Latinas Forced to Undergo Sterilization

Virginia IsaadApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021016827

The sterilization of Mexican-American women in Los Angeles in the 1970s is at the center of a new short film acquired by HBO. For Rosa, written and directed by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone, is inspired by the Madrigal Ten. The collective was...

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How to Integrate Ecotherapy into Your Life to Improve Your Mental Health

Virginia IsaadApril 22, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 22, 202106985

When it comes to honoring Earth Day we’re often told about all the ways to help the Earth and while that’s undoubtedly important, it’s also vital to remember our own connection with nature. Dr. Veroshk Williams is a Puerto Rican...