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Disney’s First Bisexual Lead Character is Dominican-American

Virginia IsaadAugust 20, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 20, 202003018

Disney’s first gay character (voiced by Lena Waithe) premiered in the recent film Onward and now, they just announced their first bisexual lead character, who also happens to be Dominican! Luz Noceda is the 14-year-old Dominican-American lead character in The...

Culture

Author Angie Cruz Touches on Immigration, Identity, and Colorism in New Novel ‘Dominicana’

Johanna FerreiraNovember 7, 2019

by Johanna FerreiraNovember 7, 201901311

As she made her way passed Barnes and Noble on 183rd st in Manhattan, writer Angie Cruz she took a quick glance at the window and realized an interesting title: How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez....

News and Entertainment

Iconic Rapper Trina Opens Up About Being a Boss and Female Empowerment

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 24, 2019July 26, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 24, 2019July 26, 202002329

If you grew up listening to rapper Trina in the early 2000s you’re well aware of her music and her influence but you still may not have known that she’s a proud Afro-Dominicana. In fact, quite a few of our...

Culture

10 Dominican Authors to Love and Support in Your Lifetime

Johanna FerreiraOctober 3, 2019July 24, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraOctober 3, 2019July 24, 202004086

Growing up an avid reader, there were very few books that reflected my Dominican-American experience — an experience that’s unique depending on one’s race and class. In the past 20 years, we have seen an influx of Dominicanas in literature....

Culture

How My Dominican Mom Helped Me Embrace My Afro-Latina Beauty

Johanna FerreiraMay 10, 2019August 6, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraMay 10, 2019August 6, 202001635

My heart always aches whenever a woman of color tells me how difficult it was for them to embrace their brown skin growing up. I definitely struggled with my fair share of insecurities especially during my pre-teen years, that consisted...

Beauty

15 Things to Know About Afro-Latina Rapper Cardi B

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 28, 2019August 11, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 28, 2019August 11, 202003032

Cardi B stepped on the scene and almost overnight took the world by storm. Born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, the Afro-Dominican-Trinidadian rapper first made a name for herself for showing off her honest and in-your-face attitude on her Instagram account...

News and Entertainment

15 Things to Know About Reggaeton Artist Natti Natasha

HipLatinaFebruary 4, 2019August 13, 2020

by HipLatinaFebruary 4, 2019August 13, 202003560

The year 2018 was definitely a huge one for reggaeton/bachata/Latin pop singer and songwriter Natti Natasha. Her songs have topped the charts, she’s been nominated for several awards, and has worked with some of the top names in the music...

News and Entertainment

Eli Jas is the Dominican Music Artist You Need to Listen to This Year

HipLatinaJanuary 9, 2019August 17, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 9, 2019August 17, 202001403

At some point in your life, you get tired of unhealthy connections, whether it be people or things. “As you grow, certain things become intolerable to your liking and that’s ok,” says rising Dominican singer-songwriter Eli Jas (pronounced “Ellie Jazz”)...

Fashion

16 Fashion Pieces Every Dominican Would Love

HipLatinaNovember 9, 2018September 1, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 9, 2018September 1, 202001819

You love where you’re from and you want to rep it. But finding places that offer adorable (and not tacky or poorly made) clothing and accessories that represent your country can sometimes be a challenge. Fear not, as we at...

News and Entertainment

7 Great Achievements Made by Afro-Latinas This Year

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 14, 2018October 6, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 14, 2018October 6, 20200956

We may still be in the first half of 2018, but the following Afro-Latinas wasted no time in accomplishing big things, and making “money moves.” Francia Márquez Mina #Exclusiva#Entrevista#FranciaMarquezEntrevista a Francia Marquez Mina, sobre ataque armado en su contra.https://t.co/9Up7CZDN3D pic.twitter.com/iPlbX25w68...

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This Dominican Woman Learned English Watching ‘The Ellen Show’ And Her Story Will Move You To Tears

Johanna FerreiraApril 16, 2018October 14, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraApril 16, 2018October 14, 20200689

There’s a reason so many of us watch The Ellen Show. The most obvious one that comes to mind: Ellen DeGeneres is hilarious. But one Dominican woman named Diana Aquino started watching the show daily for a very different reason...

Culture

Tony Peralta’s Honoring Dominican Culture and Afro-Latinidad Through His Artwork

Yvette MontoyaMay 29, 2017January 25, 2021

by Yvette MontoyaMay 29, 2017January 25, 20210499

Tony Peralta wants to give Dominicans and Afro-Latino’s tools for their pride. He’s the man behind the Peralta Project and the much buzzed about Rolos and Icons II art show. This self proclaimed class clown from Washington Heights, NY is...