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Why the Combination of Home and Heritage is So Important to Latino Families

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 15, 2022September 30, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 15, 2022September 30, 2022041561

Sponsored by When my husband and I bought our first home, it was a major fixer upper. We had already looked at dozens of houses, but none felt quite right. The minute I saw pictures of the house we ended...

Culture

Celebrating My Mexican Heritage Everyday Not Just During Latinx Heritage Month

Sofía AguilarSeptember 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 14, 202204408

My relationship with Latinx Heritage Month is a complicated one. For most of my life, I never even knew it existed, and by the time I was old enough to learn, I had to ask who this month is really...

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Latinx Parenting Founder Leslie Priscilla is Changing the Narrative With #EndChanclaCulture Movement

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022025396

Leslie Priscilla of Latinx Parenting is determined to do her part to stop generational trauma in the Latinx community. The child development specialist and early childhood and parent educator from Santa Ana, California was moved to “be the bridge” between...

Family

10 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts That Honor Latin Culture

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 2, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 2, 202205941

Not that as a mom myself I’m biased or anything, but Mother’s Day is honestly one of the best holidays of the year. So many of us have incredible mamas or mother figures in our lives, that we love and...

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10 Reasons Latinxs Should Celebrate Black History Month

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 202205499

Many of us grew up not knowing our full history especially that of our homeland and the diasporas and pre-colonization history. We identified as Latino—or Puerto Rican or Mexican or Dominican, etc. without fully grasping the evolution of those identities. We...

Culture Lifestyle

Immune-Boosting Herbs Popular Throughout Latin America

Nicole YoungJanuary 21, 2022

by Nicole YoungJanuary 21, 202205352

Taking care of our immune system has been a number one priority these past couple of years. There are many things we can do to give it a little boost and improve overall health: eat fruits and veggies, get at...

Culture

These Memes Are All About Our Love for the Paletero Man

Nicole YoungJuly 19, 2021

by Nicole YoungJuly 19, 202104942

There are very few things in life that bring true happiness quite like seeing the paletero man — for children and adults alike. The paletero man has become cultural icon that leads to whole families running out of their homes...

Culture News and Entertainment

Authentic, Tear-Jerking & Joy-Inducing, ‘In the Heights’ Gets it Right

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 14, 202108384

It took a few days for me to have a spare near two-and-a-half hours to sit down and give In the Heights my undivided attention. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of this film, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, directed by...

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Hilarious #LatinaMomsBeLike Videos on TikTok

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMay 6, 2021014908

We love our Latina moms, you could even say we adore them most of the time. Some of us already are them! But OMG, they can be so extra sometimes. It’s actually pretty hilarious all of the quirks, superstitions, and...

Culture

Bomba & Plena Music Are Giving A New Voice to Afro-Latinx Communities

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 26, 2021February 27, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 26, 2021February 27, 2021019124

The uniquely Puerto Rican musical styles of bomba and plena are deeply rooted in the island’s African roots. When most Boricuas hear the deep drum beats of bomba and plena, we can’t help but move our bodies. When we hear...

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10 of the Best Latinx Children’s Books Out in 2021

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 26, 2021January 26, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 26, 2021January 26, 2021013060

Part of the fun of starting off a new year is checking out all the new releases in art and entertainment and that includes books especially in Latinx literature. Maybe reading more is on your list of resolutions and that’s...

Culture

Tortillas and Other Latinx Food Staples that Are Easy to Make en Casa

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 29, 2020September 30, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 29, 2020September 30, 202005262

We are eating from home now more than ever. Not only is it necessary during coronavirus, but it also allows us to eat healthier and save money. It’s no surprise, then, that people are looking for new things to make...