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Latin Grammys 2021: Cuba Protest Anthem ‘Patria y Vida’ Wins Song of the Year

Sofía AguilarNovember 19, 2021

by Sofía AguilarNovember 19, 202104111

This year’s 22nd annual Latin Grammys may have been the most exciting awards ceremony yet! Held in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and broadcasted by Univision on Nov. 18th, this year’s theme was “Rediscovering Life Through Music”,...

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‘Red Table Talk: The Estefans’ Returns with Conversations on Taboo Topics for the Latinx Community

Virginia IsaadSeptember 30, 2021September 30, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 30, 2021September 30, 202106907

Mental health remains stigmatized in the Latinx community and as a result it’s not just difficult accessing mental health care but it’s also hard to begin to have these conversations. So often it’s media that helps us feel seen and...

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Hundreds Remain in Prison in Cuba Following July 11 Protests

Virginia IsaadAugust 16, 2021

by Virginia IsaadAugust 16, 202102805

Following the historic protests on July 11 in Cuba where thousands of residents spoke up against the economic crisis and the lack of civil rights. The Communist-run country hasn’t seen a protest since the August 1994 uprising (known as Maleconazo...

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4 Things to Know About What’s Happening in Cuba and How to Help

Virginia IsaadJuly 12, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJuly 12, 202104455

Cuban residents took to the streets of Havana and other towns to protest a decades-long dictatorship, food shortages, and an economic crisis as Covid-19 cases continue to spike. Live streams show protesters chanting “Freedom!” “Down with Communism!” and “Patria y...