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Bust of Activist Cesar Chavez in Joe Biden’s Oval Office Sparks Hope in Latino Community

shayneJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021

by shayneJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 202101310

As America’s new president Joe Biden sat at his new desk in the White House’s Oval Office signing a slew of executive orders on his very first day in office, Latinos all over the country took notice of something very...

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Biden Pauses Deportations, Preserves DACA and Halts Border Wall Construction

Virginia IsaadJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 20210972

The newly inaugurated President Joe Biden got right to work mainly focusing on undoing the work of former President Donald Trump. Biden signed several executive orders centered on immigration in the U.S. One of the orders pauses deportations in the...

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Inauguration 2021: Powerful Moments from the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

shayneJanuary 20, 2021January 21, 2021

by shayneJanuary 20, 2021January 21, 202103422

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America just before noon EST today, marking a historic day for Americans, not just because we are welcoming a new president, but also because we are...

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‘Anything for Selena’ Podcast is a Deep Dive into Selena’s Cultural Impact

Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 202101606

Selena’s legacy goes beyond her music, she was one of the most prominent and successful Latinas in entertainment and she is a symbol of dual identities as a Mexican-American who crossed over to the U.S. While many of us were...

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AOC Recounts Fearing for Her Life During Capitol Insurrection

Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 202101852

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been quiet on social media following the attack on the Capitol on Jan.6 and now she’s sharing some details about that day. In an hour-long Instagram video she opened up about fearing for her life during the...

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Vanessa Guillén’s Entire Chain of Command Was Fired

shayneJanuary 12, 2021January 13, 2021

by shayneJanuary 12, 2021January 13, 2021049540

Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, 20, was reported missing from her post at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas back in April of 2020, and after a months-long search, her remains were finally recovered on June 30, after which it was revealed...

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‘Being the Ricardos’ Casting of Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz is Problematic

Virginia IsaadJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 202103244

Latinx representation in Hollywood is limited both behind the scenes and in front of the camera so the cast reveal for the upcoming Being the Ricardos is disappointing though not surprising. The film is about I Love Lucy stars and...

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Latina Equal Pay Day 2020: We Still Have So Far To Go

Mariela RosarioOctober 29, 2020October 29, 2020

by Mariela RosarioOctober 29, 2020October 29, 202002497

Today is Latina Equal Pay Day and all we are asking for is equity. As the backbones of our communities and the major decision-makers in our households, Latinas have been tirelessly working towards making better lives for ourselves and our...

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AOC Discusses the Possibility of Running for President

Virginia IsaadOctober 29, 2020October 29, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 29, 2020October 29, 202003713

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is on the cover of Vanity Fair‘s November issue clad in all white with her now-iconic bold red lip and the accompanying interview is a BTS look at the powerhouse’s life. The double-breasted suit by NY-based label Aliétte...

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How to Give Your Curly Hair a Boost This Fall

Johanna FerreiraOctober 9, 2020November 5, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraOctober 9, 2020November 5, 202003667

The only thing I despise more than the brutal winter cold itself is the effect it has on my naturally curly hair. Every fall I experience the very same hair woes. My rizos are bouncy, voluminous, and full of incredible...

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Voting 101: An Easy Guide to Casting Your Ballot for the 2020 Election

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 25, 2020September 25, 202002695

We all know that it’s imperative that we vote, but there are often questions that pop up when going through the process. That’s why we put together this Voting 101 guide. How can you check to see if you’re already...

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Sasha Merci and Dee Nasty Go From Instafamous to TV With Like, Share, Dimelo

Johanna FerreiraSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraSeptember 21, 2020September 21, 202004712

It seems as if everyone is trying to achieve instant Instagram fame these days but if you’re an aspiring actor, the real challenge becomes: How do you go from Instafamous to landing a TV show on network television? Comedians and...