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Blactina Founder Nydia Simone Talks the Importance of Afro-Latinx Visibility

Ashley MercadoApril 17, 2023April 17, 2023

by Ashley MercadoApril 17, 2023April 17, 202301815

Panamanian American founder of Blactina Media Nydia Simone is dedicated to amplifying Afro-Latinx stories and also mourns the lack of visibility in the U.S. and Latin America. She was inspired to create Blactina Media in 2017 to represent Afro-Latinx and Caribbean...

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Bad Bunny Dominated the Grammys Despite Losing AOTY Award

Ashley MercadoFebruary 6, 2023

by Ashley MercadoFebruary 6, 202302693

On February 5th, Bad Bunny opened the 65th annual Grammys with a performance that emitted Latin pride throughout the arena. An appropriate start to the night that would lead to the artist winning his third Grammy Award for Best Música...

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‘Maya and the Three’ Animated Series Features All-Star Latinx Cast

Virginia IsaadAugust 25, 2021September 9, 2021

by Virginia IsaadAugust 25, 2021September 9, 2021011548

While we are making slow yet steady progress in Hollywood when it comes to Latinx representation, in the world of animation there is still some progress to be made. The beloved Coco, Elena of Avalor, the first Latina Disney princess,...

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My Caribbean-American Heritage Feels Like Home

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 25, 2021June 21, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 25, 2021June 21, 2021018057

Growing up Puerto Rican in an urban area mostly populated by Latinos and Black people, my Boricua identity was deeply ingrained before I even knew where Puerto Rico was on the map. Before I could even talk, my parents taught...

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The Real Story of Rum in the Caribbean & How it Ended Up in Puerto Rico

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 11, 2021June 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 11, 2021June 14, 2021010039

When people think of rum, they instantly think of the Caribbean. They go hand-in-hand and for good reason. Rum which is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane, was invented in the West Indies, which encompass Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic...

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13 Influential & Notable Latinx Caribbean-Americans Throughout History

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021010027

June has been designated as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month since 2006 in the U.S. While it is certainly a lesser known month of recognition than Hispanic Heritage Month or Black History Month, it’s still significant and worth celebrating. With Latin...

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Rita Moreno, Gina Torres, and Laurie Hernandez Are Leading the 2020 Tournament of Roses

Virginia IsaadOctober 16, 2019July 26, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 16, 2019July 26, 202001719

The 2020 Tournament of Roses just got a whole more Latinx. On Tuesday, it was announced that the 2020 Tournament of Roses co-grand marshals would be the 87-year-old EGOT winner Rita Moreno, Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, and actress Gina...

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14 Taíno Words You Didn’t Even Realize You Knew

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 6, 2019July 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 6, 2019July 29, 2020067489

Taíno is an Arawakan language spoken by the Taíno, Ciboney, Lucayan, and Yamaye peoples of what is now Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and across the Caribbean. It was the first Indigenous language encountered by European colonizers, so...

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25 Beautiful Destinations in Latin America You Should Visit

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 20, 2019August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 20, 2019August 3, 2020011830

We are in the midst of summer and you might still be figuring out where to take the fam for a vacation, where to head for a fun girls’ trip, or where to celebrate your love for a destination wedding...

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6 Places You Have To Hit Up at St. Kitts

HipLatinaAugust 7, 2018September 11, 2020

by HipLatinaAugust 7, 2018September 11, 202001394

The Caribbean island of St. Kitts is pretty much the stuff of Island dreams—located next to its smaller sister island of Nevis as part of the West Indies, the island boasts amazing green mountains and beaches of white, gray, and...

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Travel To These 10 Retreats in Latin America to Rekindle the Spark in Your Relationship

Irina GonzalezMarch 25, 2018October 22, 2020

by Irina GonzalezMarch 25, 2018October 22, 20202 4467

After a couple’s honeymoon, there isn’t a whole lot of reason or time to travel. Sure, you probably talk and dream about it all the time but it’s not easy to find the time or money to travel as a...

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From the Caribbean to the Canaries: These Islands Are More Alike Than You Think

Bill O’ConnorJune 22, 2017January 19, 2021

by Bill O’ConnorJune 22, 2017January 19, 20212 4314

I had always thought of Spain as so far away and distinct from the Caribbean. I could close my eyes and still know that I was walking along those narrow, winding Madrid streets when I heard those constant “thetheo” and harsh jota sounds. But...