25 Ways Selena Quintanilla Blazed a Trail for Latinas in Entertainment
Today marks 25 years since we lost Selena Quintanilla-Perez in a senseless act of violence. But the legacy and memory…
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15 Free, Cool Classes You Can Do at Home on Quarantine
You’ve been at home for a while and may need a break from binge-watching TV shows, watching movies, and flipping…
Sweet Street Cosmetics is an Ode to LA Chola Style
Natalia Durazo and LaLa Romero love makeup but felt like the industry didn’t necessarily love them back as they didn’t…
Why I’m Embracing My Black Roots After Dismissing the Term “Afro Latina”
For years, I found myself hesitant to identify as Afro-Latina. I’ve never been one for labels and I felt this…
How More Diverse Medical Schools Could Save Women of Color & Mothers
I sat down to write this with a slow crawling ache working its way, vertebrae by vertebrae, from my lower…
Cabrini Day to Replace Columbus Day and Become First Paid Holiday in Honor of a Woman
On Tuesday Colorado passed legislation to replace Columbus Day with Cabrini Day because, according to the bill sponsors, it doesn’t…
The 15 Most Stylish Cholas and Pachucas to Follow on Instagram
Since the 1940s, Chicana ladies, in towns such as El Paso (known as Chuco Town), Los Angeles, and Tucson, redefined…
18 Latina Jefas Break Down the Key to Overcoming Obstacles
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day we reached out to some of the poderosas in our…
“I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” Debuts at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is a beloved bestselling novel and now fans can see the story come to…
Ariana Brown’s Poetry Collection Explores Anti-Blackness in Latinx Culture
Ariana Brown believes that there is an audience for every poem and her latest chapbook, Sana Sana speaks to the…
Frida Kahlo Exhibit Focused on Her Fashion Makes Its West Coast Debut
Frida Kahlo‘s art is making its way to the Golden State with the launch of “Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be…
Georgette Gomez Could Be the First Queer Latina in Congress
Georgette Gomez was the first queer Latina elected to San Diego City Council President. Now she wants to be the first…
