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Everyone Should Have “The Talk” About Race With Their Child

Mariela RosarioJune 26, 2020June 29, 2020

by Mariela RosarioJune 26, 2020June 29, 202011136

Right now in the United States, there is a lot of talk about how divided we are as a people. The political climate makes it feel like it’s almost impossible to find common ground with those who are different from...

Culture

5 Ways To Tell If You Have White Savior Complex

HipLatinaJune 25, 2020June 29, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 25, 2020June 29, 2020011477

We’re living in a time where the terms “woke” and “problematic” have become colloquial shorthand to describe almost any and all behavior. A simple social media search will show that the culture has developed a way of assigning almost anything...

Culture

Why Understanding Colorism Within the Latino Community Is So important

Giselle CastroJune 11, 2020June 11, 2020

by Giselle CastroJune 11, 2020June 11, 202004815

Growing up in a Peruvian and Colombian household, I was used to being around family members who had indigenous features like myself. With tan skin, thick black hair and dark features, I never felt a need to look differently, and have...

Culture

How Latin America’s Obsession With Whiteness Is Hurting Us

Johanna FerreiraJune 5, 2020July 29, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 5, 2020July 29, 202003301

If you’re Latinx person, chances are you grew up hearing the very racially-charged phrase “mejorar la raza.” The term literally translates to “better the race” which is really alluding to “whitening the race.” Despite the fact that Latinos come in...

News and Entertainment

Lupita Nyong’o Opens Up About ‘Feeling Uncomfortable’ with Her Skin Color As a Child

Araceli CruzOctober 10, 2019July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 10, 2019July 24, 20200127

Lupita Nyong’o’s children’s book isn’t just a book for kids. It’s a poignant work of literature that celebrates dark skin and the importance of feeling beautiful in your own skin. We’ve been reveling in the release of Sulwe, out on...

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NoNieqa Ramos’ Novel Features a Queer, Puerto Rican Teen with PTSD

Virginia IsaadOctober 2, 2019July 24, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 2, 2019July 24, 20200197

At 15 years old Verdad de la Reyna embarks on a journey toward wokeness after experiencing life as a marginalized woman of color, forcing her to address her internalized prejudices before she can heal from her trauma. The layers that...

Culture

Amara La Negra Opens Up About Racism Among Latinxs

Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2019July 28, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2019July 28, 20200222

Amara La Negra has always been a vocal advocate for the Afro-Latina community and has regularly called out colorism, especially as it pertains to the Latinx community. “Growing up, my mom used to always tell me that, because of the...

News and Entertainment

Jarina De Marco Addresses “Identity Crisis” Backlash and the Importance of Allyship

Johanna FerreiraAugust 19, 2019July 31, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraAugust 19, 2019July 31, 20200349

Colorism is a problem that continues to exist within brown and black communities and we’re living in a time where it’s finally being addressed — in our pop culture, art, and music. In fact, earlier this summer Dominican-Brazilian indie-pop singer...

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