Not Reading Elizabeth Acevedo? Here’s Why You Should
While the literary establishment generally ignores Latinas, last year we saw the door open (just a creak!), thanks to Elizabeth Acevedo. Her The Poet…
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15 Famous Latinxs Who Hail from New York
September 21 is National New York Day, where we celebrate the state that gave us hip-hop, Broadway, the best bagels…
22 Reasons Why You Need to Be Following Latinx Twitter
We definitely have a presence on the social media platform but need to work on making Latino Twitter a real…
El Pollo Loco Restores Los Angeles Murals with Augmented Reality
Although a changing neighborhood can usually be hidden indoors, the sense of identity and community is also changed forever on…
Amara La Negra Opens Up About Racism Among Latinxs
Amara La Negra has always been a vocal advocate for the Afro-Latina community and has regularly called out colorism, especially…
22 Major Moments in U.S. Latinx History
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, but you know we celebrate Latinx culture, history, achievements, and accomplishments all day…
Designer Works with Indigenous Mexican Artisans to Combat Cultural Appropriation
Judging by viral stories on social media one might think cultural appropriation is a relatively recent problem but indigenous designs…
12 Afro-Latinx Street Style Stars That Will Bless Your Instagram Feed
We hope you’re logged onto your Instagram account because we have a list of Afro-Latinas that are killing the fashion…
20 Latinx Children’s Books That Should Be On Your Bookshelf
Growing up, it was difficult to find books that spoke to my experience as a Black Latina. Although there were…
30 Memes and Quotes That Celebrate Being a Chingona With Pride
The word “chingona” wasn’t always perceived as cool. In fact, at one point it was considered a derogatory term used…
30 Frida Kahlo Tattoos We’re Obsessed With
Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic Latina artists of her time, which is why the Latinx community continues…
28 Things That Only Colombians Can Relate To
September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and that means having a whole 30 days to go even…
