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Salvadoran Director Tatiana Huezo Debuts Film About War in Mexico at Cannes

Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 2021

by Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 202101494

When the lineup for Cannes 2021 was revealed it was apparent that there is very little Latin-American representation within the lineup, both in front and behind the screen. This makes Latina director Tatiana Huezo’s presence at Cannes even more noteworthy;...

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Becky G Launches Treslúce, a Make-Up Line Inspired by Her Mexican Roots

Virginia IsaadJune 28, 2021June 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 28, 2021June 29, 2021011077

Second-generation Mexican-American Becky G wanted to make sure of two things in the development of her makeup line: that it feature her Mexican roots and that it be all that she’s always wanted in makeup. The 24-year-old “Sin Pijama” singer...

Lifestyle

9 Latina Therapists Share Stress Relieving Tips and Practices

Nicole YoungApril 23, 2021April 27, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 23, 2021April 27, 202102390

The pandemic that dominated most of 2020 was hard on all of us which meant we dealt with an overwhelming amount of stress every single day. Stress has been dubbed “the silent killer” because the effects are gradual but, if...

Culture

9 Influential Latinas with Their Very Own Barbie Doll

Nicole YoungMarch 31, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 31, 202103679

Mattel has created Barbies that represent different cultures and started campaigns that aim to inspire young girls all over the world to live their dreams. Over the past decade, Barbie has honored so many amazing women and highlighted Latin culture...

Culture

7 Latina Poets Amplifying Latinidad that You Need to Read Right Now

Pamela AvilaMarch 19, 2021

by Pamela AvilaMarch 19, 202102520

Poetry has the ability to challenge the status quo, to help its readers make sense of the world and their humanity, and ultimately, poetry changes the world we live in and how we view it. Latin American poets through the...

Culture

13 Must-Read Books by Latinx Authors Out in 2021

Pamela AvilaMarch 18, 2021March 18, 2021

by Pamela AvilaMarch 18, 2021March 18, 2021011713

It’s only March and we already have so many books by Latinx authors on our book wish list. From debut novels to new books from the legendary Chilean author Isabel Allende, for example, there’s no shortage of new reads to...

Lifestyle

Latinas Share The Cringiest Pickup Lines Men Have Tried To Use On Them

Nicole YoungFebruary 11, 2021

by Nicole YoungFebruary 11, 202103933

The chifla: a Latino’s way of saying “how you doin’?” If you’re not getting whistled at on the street then you’ve probably run into some cringy pickup lines while you’re at the bar or on dating apps. And while men...

Culture

21 Empowering Instagram Accounts Every Latina Should Follow

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 26, 2020July 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 26, 2020July 10, 202009440

We always need positivity and words of encouragement, but they’re especially essential now. Reminders that we are part of a larger community, are going through the same things, and are getting through it all together are crucial and literally life-saving...

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Justina Machado Says ODAAT is a Universal Story about Family

Virginia IsaadMarch 24, 2020July 29, 2020

by Virginia IsaadMarch 24, 2020July 29, 202002177

One Day at a Time is a beloved sitcom centered around a Cuban-American family that deals with real-life issues including PTSD and queer identity. It’s that fine balance between heartwarming moments and true-life hardships sprinkled with quirky humor that helped...

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Coronavirus Crisis: Latina Student at Harvard Faces Homelessness Due to School Closure

Araceli CruzMarch 13, 2020August 3, 2020

by Araceli CruzMarch 13, 2020August 3, 202001191

This week, schools and universities around the country announced they would be closing due to the coronavirus crisis leaving many students and parents feeling uncertain about what to do and where to go. For one Latina college student at Harvard...

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Michelle De La Isla Wants to Take Kansas’ Fight for Health Care to Congress

Yvette MontoyaMarch 10, 2020August 10, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaMarch 10, 2020August 10, 202003125

We’re really living in a country that is just as — if not more — divided than in the 1960s. And it’s about time we realize that the people creating and fueling those flames have an alternate agenda that has...

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Yasmin Ferrada Could Be the First Latina Elected to City Council in Her Hometown

Yvette MontoyaNovember 14, 2019July 15, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaNovember 14, 2019July 15, 202001878

We’ve seen time and time again how those who uphold the status quo have gone to great lengths to ensure not only that it’s more difficult to vote, but that it’s harder for every day Americans to run for office....