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Celia Cruz Barbie Debuts in Honor of Latinx Heritage Month

Anna Ortega
Mattel has created a myriad of Barbies honoring Latina icons like María Félix, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, and Frida Kahlo. While fans clamored to purchase the dolls, many of which sold out quickly, in 2021 they released a Celia Cruz doll...
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Shakira Makes History as the First South American MTV Video Vanguard Winner

Virginia Isaad
Shakira continues to dominate 2023 following the massive success of her recent hits including “TGQ” with Karol G and “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”. The 47-year-old icon was awarded the Video Vanguard award at the MTV Video Music Awards and...
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Digame: Colombiana Steffi G is Bringing Disability Inclusion to Beauty & Fashion Industries

Virginia Isaad
Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Steffi Gonzalez, better known as Steffi G, is a 34-year-old beauty and lifestyle content creator who also uses her...
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Jenna Ortega and Pedro Pascal Make History with Emmy Nominations

Virginia Isaad
Latinx representation in Hollywood remains low and more so when it comes to recognition from awards shows. Latinxs were the “only group to be severely underrepresented” across broadcast, cable and streaming, according to a recent Hollywood Diversity report from UCLA....
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Honduran Scientist and Co-Creator of New Covid Vaccine Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Virginia Isaad
Honduran microbiologist María Elena Bottazzi co-created a low-cost COVID vaccine for global use and now she’s getting major recognition for her work. She and Dr. Peter Hotez led the team at the Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital...