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‘Blockbuster’ Stars Olga Merediz & Melissa Fumero Talk Latinx Representation

Sofía AguilarNovember 30, 2022December 1, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 30, 2022December 1, 202204832

Warning: Some spoilers ahead Blockbuster, the video rental store that peaked in the ’90s, may be a thing of the past but a new Netflix series has brought new life to the former franchise. Blockbuster, a fictionalized workplace comedy following a group...

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How I’m Enjoying & Reclaiming the Fall Traditions as a Latina

Sofía AguilarOctober 31, 2022

by Sofía AguilarOctober 31, 20220186267

Whenever I think of the fall season, a few of the same images pop in my head: Starbucks’s beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), suburbs where the leaves turn red and yellow, and those “Christian girl autumn” photos of white women...

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Daniela Pierre-Bravo Wants Women of Color to Feel Empowered in the Workplace

Virginia IsaadSeptember 26, 2022October 5, 2022

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 26, 2022October 5, 20220187092

Daniela Pierre-Bravo is an MSNBC reporter for Morning Joe and a two-time published author but before she achieved this level of success in her career she was trying to figure out how to navigate the workplace as an undocumented first-generation...

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5 Oscar Winning Latinas You Should Know About

Nicole YoungMarch 25, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 25, 202205787

The lack of Latinx representation in Hollywood means an even greater lack of recognition during awards season but there have been a few Latinas who’ve earned the coveted Academy Award. Rita Moreno is the most prominent Latina to win an...

Lifestyle

8 Latina Entrepreneurs Who’ve Made History in Their Industries

Nicole YoungMarch 7, 2022March 8, 2022

by Nicole YoungMarch 7, 2022March 8, 202209192

This month (and really all year long) we’re celebrating Latinas who’ve made history in all industries especially as business owners and entrepreneurs. Latinas represent 40 percent of all Latinx business owners and the number of Latina-led employer firms has grown...

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Best of 2021: 10 of the Top Latinx Influencers of the Year

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 20, 2021December 20, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 20, 2021December 20, 202109260

From celebrities like Selena Gomez to politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Latinxs are some of the most influential people in the country, so it should come as no surprise that some of the most prominent influencers and up-and-coming creators on social...

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I’m No Less Latina Because My Spanish Isn’t Perfect

Virginia IsaadOctober 5, 2021September 7, 2022

by Virginia IsaadOctober 5, 2021September 7, 2022010035

Nowadays it feels like any minor offense can get your “Latinidad Card” revoked. If you don’t like spicy food, you’re not really Mexican, your hoops are too small, or your skin isn’t the right shade of whatever expectation they have...

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5 Reforms that Can Close the Wealth Gap for Latinas

Virginia IsaadJuly 21, 2021July 22, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJuly 21, 2021July 22, 202103433

Latinas suffer the brunt of workforce inequities in the United States and the pandemic has only emphasized that with many suffering disproportionate financial losses. For the nearly 30 million Latinas living in the U.S., financial recovery will be much more...

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11 Latina Athletes Who Have Made History in Sports

Nicole YoungMarch 23, 2021March 31, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 23, 2021March 31, 2021022823

While today there are more opportunities for young girls to participate in sports, we owe it to influential Latina athletes who opened that door and changed the game for future generations. Among them is Cuban Olympic Gold Medalist Yumileidi Cumbá...

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10 Inspiring Latina Icons You Should Teach Your Kids About

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 8, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 8, 2021031041

March is Women’s History Month and while we support celebrating the achievements and contributions of all women, it’s all too often that Latinas are under-represented in coverage of this very special month of recognition. Powerful Latinas throughout history (with the...

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10 Latinas Who Paved the Way for Future Generations in the Music Industry

Nicole YoungMarch 5, 2021

by Nicole YoungMarch 5, 202109948

Today, women are more in control of their careers in the music industry but that wasn’t always the case. There were many women that paved the the way by taking the reins of their career including Celia Cruz and Selena....

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5 WOC Who Have Opened Up About Their Struggles with Eating Disorders

Pamela AvilaFebruary 26, 2021

by Pamela AvilaFebruary 26, 202106269

About 29 million Americans experience a clinically significant eating disorder during their lifetime, reports The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. But of that significant number of people, only one-third who struggle with eating disorders will ever receive treatment. The numbers...