9 Fabulous Moments in The Life of Celia Cruz
Born Ursula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, Celia Cruz is a household name. In her almost 60-year career,…
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7 Things That Made Celia Cruz’s Iconic Style
The legendary Celia Cruz was known for her outrageous, bold style just as much as for her incredible musical talent….
What It Means To Be a Black Latina in Higher Education
I have been asserting my blackness since I can remember. Growing up in the mountains of Puerto Rico, my curls…
18 Latin American Art Museums in The United States
I recently had a conversation with someone that told me there wasn’t an “official” institution in the United States for…
7 Spanish Words with Arabic Origins
Arabs began arriving in what is now Spain in 711, and have had a presence in the country ever since….
5 Conversations To Have with Your Kids After “The Hate U Give”
Based on Angie Thomas’ award-winning book about an African American teen who witnesses the fatal police shooting of a close friend, The Hate…
7 Ways You Can Start Decolonizing Your Life
When indigenous lands were colonized, the European colonizers set to replace the Native American’s beliefs and way of life with…
The Hate U Give Should be Required Viewing for Young Women of Color in America
Within the first few minutes of the new Amandla Stenberg-starring drama The Hate U Give, you realize you’re going to…
How Traveling To Mexico Is Helping Me Discover The Other Half Of My Latinx Roots
When people ask me where my family is from, my answer varies. If I’m feeling lazy, I just say they’re…
Fans Waited Four Hours For Cardi B To Give Out Free Coats In Brooklyn
Fall and winter are upon us, which means it’s time to pull out the coats from storage. But for countless…
Hollywood Whitewashed ‘La Llorona’ And Stripped It Of Its Mexican Roots
As a kid, La Llorona was a serious threat. If you misbehave, La Llorona will get you. It wasn’t so much…
Why Every Woman Should Walk the Camino de Santiago
Two weeks before my 35th birthday, as I sat in the living room of my New Jersey apartment, a wave…
