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Colombian Inclusive Model Steffi G is Dedicated to Empowering the Disabled Community

Virginia IsaadJuly 29, 2022July 30, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJuly 29, 2022July 30, 202203892

Steffi Gonzalez (@therealsteffig) doesn’t need prayers because she’s disabled all she asks for her is respect and a willingness for people to learn that “disability” is NOT a bad word. In a viral reel, she’s seen coming out of her...

News and Entertainment

Harvard’s Oldest Student Newspaper Elects Its First Latina President

Sofía AguilarNovember 17, 2021

by Sofía AguilarNovember 17, 202103721

We love to see Latinas breaking barriers everywhere, especially in prestigious spaces like academia that remain white and male-dominated. This month, history and literature student Raquel Coronell Uribe became the first-ever Latina president of The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University’s student...

News and Entertainment

Sofia Vergara to Portray Colombian Drug Queenpin Griselda Blanco in Limited Series

Virginia IsaadNovember 3, 2021January 19, 2022

by Virginia IsaadNovember 3, 2021January 19, 2022013850

Griselda Blanco was known by many monikers including the “Cocaine Godmother” and her notoriety has Hollywood calling including a film adaption starring Jennifer Lopez. Now it’s been announced that fellow Colombiana Sofia Vergara is set to star in a Netflix...

News and Entertainment

Prominent ‘Latina’ Lawyer Pretended to be Puerto Rican and Colombian

Virginia IsaadJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 202108968

In news that’s no longer new, another white woman has been discovered to have been masquerading as a Latina for professional gain joining Rachel Dolezal, Jessica Krug, and Kelly Kean Sharp. Natasha Lycia Ora Bannan is a prominent human rights...

News and Entertainment

Shakira’s 26 Best Songs of All Time

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 2, 2020July 21, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 2, 2020July 21, 2020027513

Sunday, February 2 isn’t just the day that Shakira makes history with Jennifer Lopez this year, performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. It is also the Colombian star’s birthday (she will be turning 43). Colombians have been knowing about...

Culture

28 Things That Only Colombians Can Relate To

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 6, 2019July 27, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 6, 2019July 27, 202007429

September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and that means having a whole 30 days to go even harder in our love, appreciation, and celebration of all things Latinx. While we will be covering a lot of things...

News and Entertainment

Did ‘Modern Family’ Use Sofia Vergara’s Character to Prove Bribery Is Ok?

Yvette MontoyaMay 7, 2019August 6, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaMay 7, 2019August 6, 202003681

When I just want to shut off my brain and watch affluent white people get into shenanigans, I automatically go to Modern Family. They often have funny references and I thought it was pretty cool that they chose to give...

Fashion

HipLatina Style: Rad Colombia Gear and Where To Get It

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 24, 2018September 16, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 24, 2018September 16, 202001750

I don’t know why—maybe it’s the bright primary colors which are hard to wear, or some other odd reason—but it’s not always easy to find cool Colombia-themed clothing and accessories. That’s why, for this edition of HipLatina Style, I had...

News and Entertainment

Colombian Pop Culture Rewind

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 23, 2018October 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 23, 2018October 29, 202001997

A great way to learn about a country is to take a look at its popular culture. What was on the radio? Who was the biggest star? What was on the country’s radar? In this edition, we will take a...

Culture

7 Indigenous Peoples of Colombia Who Have Often Gone Ignored

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 14, 2017November 24, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 14, 2017November 24, 20204 28198

When talking about Colombian culture, historically, more attention has been given to the Spanish part of the country’s makeup. Very little is given to the various indigenous cultures who were there before the Spanish ever arrived, despite the fact that...

Culture

Cute Colombian Student Proves That Being Punctual Is the Key to Success

Araceli CruzOctober 26, 2017December 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 26, 2017December 10, 202005422

Being punctual can make or break your career. And it all starts when you’re a student, because if you’re going to be late to class, what’s the point of even going? That reminds me of the quote by William Shakespeare. I...

Culture

15 Things Every Colombian Can Totally Relate To

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 15, 2017December 18, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 15, 2017December 18, 20202 8751

Being Colombian is a glorious thing. Colombia was deemed the happiest country in the world – twice, so we must be doing something right. We truly wish people knew more about our country and people, outside of the negative stereotypes; the...