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Teen Jocelyn Camarillo Wins 2021 USA Boxing National Championship

Virginia IsaadJanuary 12, 2022January 13, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 12, 2022January 13, 202205201

High school senior Jocelyn Camarillo, 17, ended 2021 on a high note and now she’s inspiring other Latinas to pursue their dreams. The teen from Indio, California in Coachella Valley won the championship title at the 2021 USA Boxing National...

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Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ is a Celebration of Black Academic Excellence

Yvette MontoyaApril 23, 2019August 11, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaApril 23, 2019August 11, 202002201

Something Beyoncé is so good at doing is framing her art within the academic dialogue about Blackness in America. Since Bey doesn’t like to give interviews so much of what she communicates about the intention of her work is either...

Culture

Beyoncés ‘Homecoming’ Documentary Is an Ode to Black Women

Johanna FerreiraApril 22, 2019August 11, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraApril 22, 2019August 11, 2020011113

I was vacationing in Marrakesh, Morocco when Beyoncé decided to suddenly bless the world with her new documentary Homecoming — now available to watch on Netflix. The film is based on her 2018 Coachella performance, which has not only become...

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Coachella 2019: 8 Must See Latinx Acts

Virginia IsaadApril 12, 2019August 10, 2020

by Virginia IsaadApril 12, 2019August 10, 202004309

Festival season is about to kick off with Coachella and this year’s lineup includes several Latinx artists highlighting a variety of genres including cumbia, flamenco pop, and reggaeton that’ll get even those who claim they don’t dance to bust a...

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Sexual Harassment and Assault Was Prevalent at Coachella 2018

Johanna FerreiraApril 19, 2018October 15, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraApril 19, 2018October 15, 202001579

For music lovers Coachella is a BIG deal, especially with this year’s lineup which included everyone from Beyonce — who slayed of course — to Cardi B who twerked onstage pregnant — The Weeknd and more. These performers killed it...

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11 Tips To Help You Survive Coachella And Every Other Music Festival

Yvette MontoyaApril 18, 2018October 14, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaApril 18, 2018October 14, 202003100

It’s that time of year when we bust out the body paint and non-culturally appropriative adornments! As a seasoned festival goer I know that there are so many things that need to be considered BEFORE you even get to the...