Cholo: 23 Facts About the History of the Word
Lowriders, skinny eyebrows, winged eyeliner, Dickies, and Ben Davis. East Los Angeles, El Paso’s Segundo Barrio, the Southwest, and San…
Culture
27 Latinxs Who Proved that We Always Rise Above
Latinx people are resilient. No matter what has been thrown our way, we find a way to prevail, succeed, and…
10 of the Best Latinx Young Adult Books of 2019
Latinx representation in literature is scarce but the following writers and books helped elevate Latinx stories this year. We got…
How Colorism Erases Dark-Skinned Women
Last month, Jada Pinkett Smith posted a now-viral video featuring a young girl lamenting the experience of being a dark-skinned…
24 Latinx Pop Culture and Political Milestones of the 2010s
The Latinx population has grown immensely in the past decade and with such power comes success and triumphs. This slideshow…
20 Instagram-Worthy Latinx NYE Traditions Every Millennial Will Love
The holiday season is coming to an end and you will probably be eating tamales for weeks to come. But…
20 Protest Songs Written About the Latinx Struggle
Music is a universal language, and it is used to describe all sorts of human emotions and experiences. Including resistance…
The 20 Best Latinx Shows of the Decade
As the 2010s were starting, Ugly Betty was ending. It was in many ways the OG of Latinx shows: a…
Why Chicanos Eat Tamales on Christmas
Every year on Christmas Eve, they were there for us. Warm, spicy, and familiar, the smell of tamales would fill…
10 Holiday Traditions We Can’t Wait to Indulge In
It’s the Holidays! The time of year where we all feel a little more festive and ready to participate in…
30 Things You May Not Know About the Indigenous Cultures of Latin America
Indigenous culture is important, and often ignored part of Latinx identity. There are foods we eat, words we speak, and…
Cristina Tzintún Ramirez Is Making it Her Mission to Mobilize Latinx Voters
On a cold, rainy morning in Austin, I sat down with Cristina Tzintún Ramirez in a cozy coffee shop. She’d…
