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Karina Daza Pens Feminist Anthem ‘Mujeres Will Riot’ Inspired by Vanessa Guillén

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 28, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 28, 202103316

Inspired by the tragic death of U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén and the dozens of assaults on women being held at ICE detention centers, Colombian-Puerto Rican singer Karina Daza has united 14 female musicians and engineers to create a powerful new...

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10 New Albums From Latinx Artists to Look Out for in 2021

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 23, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 23, 202109857

Music by Latinx artists is all over the charts these days, and with a spate of new albums on tap for some of the top names in the industry as well as some up-and-coming musicians, that shows no sign of...

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8 Latina Artists That Are Offering Hope During the COVID-19 Crisis

Johanna FerreiraJune 8, 2020June 8, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 8, 2020June 8, 202007792

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. From the coronavirus pandemic that has disproportionately impacted and killed people of color — black and Latinx people specifically — to the cruel and senseless killings of black lives including...

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Rosalia Torres-Weiner is Using Art to Empower the Latinx Community

Johanna FerreiraMay 28, 2019August 7, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraMay 28, 2019August 7, 202002392

Art serves many purposes, but it often works as a tool for examining societal and personal values. When used for criticism it can challenge cultural norms, provide an escape and even inspire revolutions. But for every Picasso, Pollack, or Van Gogh,...

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‘Playing In the Sun’ Photo Series Captures The Beauty of The Afro-Dominican Experience

janelmartinezAugust 29, 2018September 17, 2020

by janelmartinezAugust 29, 2018September 17, 202001804

Colorism. Discrimination. Anti-Blackness. These are all terms that can dominate conversations centering Dominican identity. While it’s no secret the Caribbean nation, which neighbors Haiti, has a complicated history and racial dynamics that are still felt today, there’s also a narrative...

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5 Latina Photographers to Follow on Instagram

Sonia RamirezMay 28, 2018October 9, 2020

by Sonia RamirezMay 28, 2018October 9, 202004203

Photography is one of the many arts in which you can actually capture a heartwarming photo, delve into the beauty behind a picturesque landscape, as you tell its story behind every detail of color and contrast. An up close and...

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Latina Artists Fighting Injustice and Uplifting Latinx Culture

Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2018November 6, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2018November 6, 202002692

Frida Kahlo said “I don’t paint dreams or nightmares, I paint my own reality” and that’s what the Latina artists on the list are doing. Art has long been a form of addressing social and political issues and with the...