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Boricua Omi Hopper is Amplifying Puerto Rican Cuisine on TV

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 28, 2023

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 28, 202304964

Hearing words like “mofongo” on primetime television is exciting and new and it’s because of Latina chefs like Omi Hopper that are making that visibility happen. Hopper, a Puerto Rico native, is a former makeup artist turned social media cooking...

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10 Content Creators Using Their Platforms to Educate on Afro-Latinidad

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 23, 2021January 4, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 23, 2021January 4, 202206021

Afro-Latinidad is a topic that seems to invoke a lot of emotion in people, and draw out just as many opinions on what it means to be Black, what it means to be Latinx and what it means to Black...

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Afro-Latina Fitness Trainer Massy Arias is Changing Lives with Her Honest and Educational Approach

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 30, 2021February 23, 2023

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 30, 2021February 23, 2023022814

Celebrity fitness trainer Massy Arias has been slowly making changes on the fitness scene for the past decade. She’s steadfastly working to help her clients and social media followers achieve long-term fitness and wellness by teaching them how to live...

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Fabiana Ferrarini is the Latina Momprenuer Revolutionizing the Fitness World

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 7, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 7, 20210437570

About ten years ago, fitness trainer and mother-of-three Fabiana Ferrarini was married, had just had her second child after becoming a mom for the first time at 17 and surviving a previous abusive relationship. She was working to build a...

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13 Latinx Movers and Shakers to Follow on Instagram

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 9, 2020November 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 9, 2020November 10, 202007912

We Latinxs are always making moves to be more successful, make more money, and make more dreams come true. We love getting things done and getting inspired by others in the culture who are doing the same. As a community,...

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Latina #GirlBosses You Should Already Be Following on Instagram

HipLatinaAugust 16, 2018October 14, 2020

by HipLatinaAugust 16, 2018October 14, 202013511

With the rise of social media just at its peak, women have been able to find, connect, and interact with other women around the world who share common interests. While we all know that technology has its pros and cons,...

Lifestyle

7 Curvy Latina Fitness Instagrammers You Should Be Following

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 15, 2018May 7, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJuly 15, 2018May 7, 2021016639

In the real world, being fit isn’t just about being thin, it’s about being healthy and strong. Fitness isn’t about making yourself into a picture-perfect Instagram model, but rather about setting your own goals and overcoming challenges to achieve them....

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10 Latina Mami Influencers You Should be Following on Instagram

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 6, 2018October 13, 2020

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 6, 2018October 13, 202008868

As a millennial Latinx mom, I’ve found that social media is like my gateway to feeling normal. I don’t mean normal in a boring way. I mean normal like, “wow, there are actually a lot of other people like me...

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8 Instagram Accounts Dedicated To Empowering Afro-Latinas and Natural Hair

Johanna FerreiraApril 3, 2018October 12, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraApril 3, 2018October 12, 202002981

I remember growing up in a culture where naturally curly hair was perceived as inherently bad. In Latino communities especially, curly, kinky, or course hair is considered “pelo malo.” If it isn’t straight, it isn’t good. Atlanta-based duo Regis and...