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‘Anything for Selena’ Podcast is a Deep Dive into Selena’s Cultural Impact

Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 202101496

Selena’s legacy goes beyond her music, she was one of the most prominent and successful Latinas in entertainment and she is a symbol of dual identities as a Mexican-American who crossed over to the U.S. While many of us were...

Culture Lifestyle

Limpias and Herbal Remedies to Help Kickstart the New Year

Nicole YoungJanuary 7, 2021January 8, 2021

by Nicole YoungJanuary 7, 2021January 8, 202103268

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s eve are the time we usually let ourselves go: we’re unsure about what day it is, we indulge, and especially with this pandemic, we have been stressing about our future more than ever....

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10 Comfy Sweatshirts with a Message from Latinx-Owned Brands

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 6, 2021January 13, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 6, 2021January 13, 202101608

It’s a new year but quarantining feels like old news by now since it’s almost going to be a year that we’ve been home rocking la sala looks. Sweats, lounge wear, and pajamas do double duty as part of our...

Culture

Angel Aviles is “Too Happy to Be a Sad Girl”

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 8, 2020December 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 8, 2020December 10, 202003165

Angel Aviles is a fixture in Latinx pop culture. Her character of Sad Girl in the 1993 cult classic, Mi Vida Loca, repping the tough-as-nails East L.A. chola, has lived on. Although she isn’t acting much these days, Aviles has...

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Gifts That Support Latina Owned Businesses

Nicole YoungDecember 7, 2020December 4, 2020

by Nicole YoungDecember 7, 2020December 4, 202006952

It’s no secret that COVID-19 is ruining everything. It’s taking our jobs away from us and messing with some of our most looked-forward-to events like posadas. With everything going on right now it’s more important than ever to shop local...

Culture

Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Gifts for the Modern Bruja

Nicole YoungDecember 4, 2020December 4, 2020

by Nicole YoungDecember 4, 2020December 4, 202001799

If the non-stop Christmas music wasn’t an indication, here’s a heads up that it’s holiday season. That means it is the one time of the year when you get to give gifts to the ones you love, like that one...

Culture Lifestyle

9 Thanksgiving Foods that Come from Latin America

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 25, 2020November 25, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 25, 2020November 25, 202002247

Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for our lives, our friends and family, and for what we have. With that said, that doesn’t mean that everything we’ve been taught about Thanksgiving is factual. In fact, a lot of folks...

Culture

13 Latinx Movers and Shakers to Follow on Instagram

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 9, 2020November 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 9, 2020November 10, 202003311

We Latinxs are always making moves to be more successful, make more money, and make more dreams come true. We love getting things done and getting inspired by others in the culture who are doing the same. As a community,...

Culture

Dia de los Muertos: 6 Things You Should Know Before Painting Your Face

Nicole YoungOctober 30, 2020November 2, 2020

by Nicole YoungOctober 30, 2020November 2, 202003444

When it comes to Dia de Los Muertos, there’s no trick-or-treating. Latinos know that there are a lot of Hispanic traditions that we kinda sorta have to be into. While our ancestors used careteas, or masks, to scare the dead...

Culture

8 Espantoso Urban Legends Your Parents Told You as a Child

Nicole YoungOctober 21, 2020October 24, 2020

by Nicole YoungOctober 21, 2020October 24, 20200280268

Halloween is when kids dress up in costumes and go door to door, asking for candy in the real world. In the Latino world, Halloween is the one day a year when parents can tell their kids about the monstrous...

Culture

The 3 Dope Artists Behind Instagram’s #LatinxHeritageMonth

Johanna FerreiraOctober 2, 2020October 22, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraOctober 2, 2020October 22, 202002961

Hispanic Heritage month, or what many of us prefer to refer to as Latinx Heritage Month, kicked off on Tuesday, September 15, and runs until October 15. It’s not only a time to recognize and celebrate the culture, contributions, influence,...

Culture

Tortillas and Other Latinx Food Staples that Are Easy to Make en Casa

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 29, 2020September 30, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 29, 2020September 30, 202002118

We are eating from home now more than ever. Not only is it necessary during coronavirus, but it also allows us to eat healthier and save money. It’s no surprise, then, that people are looking for new things to make...