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

Sofía AguilarNovember 21, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 21, 2022049496

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, 202202882

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, 202203057

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...

News and Entertainment

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

Sofía AguilarJuly 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJuly 14, 202205574

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, 202208181

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, 202105734

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, 202104952

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, 2021013166

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...

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Lakota Character Joins Cast of “The Casagrandes” on Nickelodeon

Virginia IsaadFebruary 23, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 23, 202104818

Native American and Indigenous representation on television continues to be a rarity but The Casagrandes on Nickelodeon has taken a step to change that. The Casagrandes is an animated series about 11-year-old Ronnie Anne Santiago and her multi-generational Mexican-American family that...

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Let’s Talk About the Real History of Thanksgiving This Year

Mariela RosarioNovember 22, 2020December 1, 2020

by Mariela RosarioNovember 22, 2020December 1, 2020017184

Most people of color in the United States realize that Thanksgiving is a wildly problematic celebration of the exploitation and genocide of native peoples, yet many of us still celebrate it. For lots of people of color, Thanksgiving has become...

Culture

15 Things You Should Know About Legendary Artist Frida Kahlo

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 16, 2020August 11, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 16, 2020August 11, 2020032196

There are certain legendary icons who we know on a first-name basis. Those who only become bigger stars, inspirations, and symbols over time, who we continue to honor even decades after their death. This all definitely rings true of Mexican...

Culture

30 Things You May Not Know About the Indigenous Cultures of Latin America

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 14, 2019July 8, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 14, 2019July 8, 2020026083

Indigenous culture is important, and often ignored part of Latinx identity. There are foods we eat, words we speak, and customs we follow to this day that we don’t even know are Native American in origin. While it is hard...