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Dani Trujillo’s Debut Novel Centers Indigenous Mexican Romance

Sofía AguilarAugust 28, 2023August 28, 2023

by Sofía AguilarAugust 28, 2023August 28, 202302562

Chicana and Indigenous author Dani Trujillo is a storyteller of Pueblo and Mexican descent who is transforming what love stories can be and who they’re written for. From reviewing books online as a Bookstagrammer to becoming a romance writer, she’s...

Culture

Digame: Oaxacan Therapist Mirna Martinez Talks Intersectionality in Mental Health

Virginia IsaadJune 23, 2023

by Virginia IsaadJune 23, 202302630

Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Queer first-gen therapist Mirna Martinez (she/ her/ they/them) is a bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker in the Los Angeles...

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Ancient Mayan City Uncovered in Mexican Jungle

Sofía AguilarJune 23, 2023June 23, 2023

by Sofía AguilarJune 23, 2023June 23, 202305049

Mayan sites are common in Mexico including Chichen Itza, Tulum, Yaxchilan and now we can add a new site that was recently found by archaeologists. An ancient Mayan city was discovered in the central region of the Mexican state of Campeche,...

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Indigenous Activist from Brazil Awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize

Virginia IsaadMay 3, 2023May 8, 2023

by Virginia IsaadMay 3, 2023May 8, 202302459

Indigenous communities are constantly having to protect their lands and livelihood and in the Amazon in Brazil it remains an ongoing struggle. Alessandra Korap Munduruku, a member of the Munduruku people, a community of about 14,000 throughout the Tapajós River...

Lifestyle

Gift Guide: 12 Stocking Stuffers from Indigenous Brands You Need to Grab

Sofía AguilarNovember 21, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 21, 2022050577

With the holiday season already upon us, many of us are getting ready to go shopping and find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. But before you rush off to the mall, be sure to get as much as...

Culture

11 Books to Understand the Indigenous History of LATAM

Sofía AguilarNovember 11, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 11, 202205555

Every November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a month-long recognition of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas who are given a platform to share their cultures, traditions, literature, and more. While we should be supporting Indigenous people all year...

Culture

I’m Still Exploring My Latina Identity but I Finally Feel Like I’m Enough

Virginia IsaadOctober 4, 2022

by Virginia IsaadOctober 4, 202203660

The time I spent working at a pizzeria as a teen has blurred over the years, but a few memories stand out: learning how to form little balls of dough so they stay round when you roll them out, practicing...

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Indigenous Teen Set on Fire by Classmates in Mexico For Speaking Otomi

Sofía AguilarJuly 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJuly 14, 202206792

Indigenous groups across Latin America—and really, the world—have been the victims of oppression for centuries. In Mexico alone, 23.2 million people identify as Indigenous, 7.3 million of whom speak an Indigenous language, according to a census from 2020 . But...

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French Fashion Label Sézane Used Imagery of Indigenous Woman Without Paying Her

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 18, 2022January 20, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 18, 2022January 20, 202209228

Capitalizing on the labor and image of Indigenous people is unfortunately not a rare occurrence with major brands often using Indigenous culture to promote their products. Popular French fashion label, Sézane, has come under fire for reportedly intending to use...

Culture

9 TikTokers Who Are Shining a Light on the Indigenous Culture

Nicole YoungNovember 22, 2021

by Nicole YoungNovember 22, 202107032

Indigenous content creators are taking over TikTok to raise awareness about issues affecting their communities and culture. They are sharing their own personal journeys with their Indigenous identities and cultural history with the world. Creators like Juan Guerreo Maya showcase...

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Gift Guide: Indigenous Lifestyle Brands You Need to Shop

Sofía AguilarNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021

by Sofía AguilarNovember 22, 2021November 22, 202105796

Supporting Indigenous businesses should happen year-round, especially during Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. Rather than purchasing products that might exploit Indigenous communities, it’s essential to shop from brands owned and operated by Indigenous artisans and entrepreneurs, #InspiredNative,...

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Indigenous Artisans From Mexico Use Xbox controller as Canvas

Virginia IsaadSeptember 10, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 10, 2021013621

Two worlds collided when Indigenous artisans came together to use a modern-day contraption as a canvas for their traditional artwork. Three groups of artisans representing the 68 Indigenous communities of Mexico worked to commemorate International Day of Indigenous Peoples through...