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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, 202007414

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,...

Culture

23 Facts to Remind You of the Power of Our Latinx Community

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 28, 2019July 26, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiOctober 28, 2019July 26, 2020011000

Knowledge is power and Latinxs have been historically been left out of the loop on a lot of important things they should know, including their own immense influence and power. This is how an entire people is made to believe...

News and Entertainment

23 Latinx DJs You Should Know About If You Love a Good Party

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 20, 2019July 31, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 20, 2019July 31, 2020026282

We all know you can’t have a lit party without a good DJ. The one who knows exactly what jams to drop and when to make everyone lose their minds and dance like there’s no tomorrow. And since the inception...

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14 Discriminatory Practices and Hate Crimes Made Against Latinos in the U.S.

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 8, 2019July 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 8, 2019July 29, 202006859

It’s important for us as people to know our history ⁠— both the good and the bad. Remember that quote that says if you don’t know your history, you’re doomed to repeat it? It’s true. Time seems to erase some...

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Why We Need To Stop Referring To Afro-Latinxs as ‘Other Latinxs’

janelmartinezNovember 25, 2018September 8, 2020

by janelmartinezNovember 25, 2018September 8, 202001438

Being Black in a Latinx space is by design an othering experience. Just how melaninated you are, or tight and course your curls are, will determine which questions get funneled your way. As an adult, I now know these attempts...

News and Entertainment

13 Latinx Broadcast Journalists Who Inspire Us

HipLatinaNovember 18, 2018August 27, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 18, 2018August 27, 202005282

Seeing ourselves represented on television is of the utmost importance. It makes us seen, allows us to be part of the conversation, and gives us more equal playing ground. This is especially important when it comes to the news. News...

News and Entertainment

Netflix Stars Discuss Latinx Representation in Hollywood

HipLatinaOctober 11, 2018August 27, 2020

by HipLatinaOctober 11, 2018August 27, 202002958

We’re approaching the tail-end of Latinx Heritage Month—more commonly known as Hispanic Heritage Month. But brands aren’t showing any signs of slowing up in rolling out their Latinx-focused campaigns. Netflix released short videos on Tuesday featuring several of their Latinx...

Lifestyle

I’m a Latina Taking Spanish Language Lessons and I Don’t Give AF What Haters Say

Johanna FerreiraAugust 21, 2018September 14, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraAugust 21, 2018September 14, 202004057

We talk about bilingual Latinas and Latinas who don’t speak Spanish at all, but we don’t often speak about the semi-bilingual Latinas like myself. The ones who are about 70-75 percent fluent but don’t speak it outside of our families...

Lifestyle

Goth Latinas Prove There’s More To The Subculture

Virginia IsaadAugust 15, 2018May 22, 2021

by Virginia IsaadAugust 15, 2018May 22, 2021019375

In honor of the Endless Night Vampire Ball in Los Angeles, 32-year-old Mexican-American Jennifer Vasquez is dolled up in a laced-up black corset, a black lace skirt, fishnet stockings and black boots. The blogger behind Vamp Jenn’s Corner writes that...

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Today’s Millennial Latinas Are Facing The Challenges Of Caregiving

Johanna FerreiraJune 20, 2018September 29, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 20, 2018September 29, 20200964

For many of us, when we think caregivers the immediate image that comes to mind is a middle aged person in their 40s or 50s watching after an elderly parent. But a new report by AARP will completely change the...

Culture

Zoe Saldana Opens Up on The Importance of Latinx Representation

Johanna FerreiraJune 19, 2018September 30, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 19, 2018September 30, 202002040

With everything that’s been happening in this country regarding cruel and immoral immigration policies and a lack of tolerance towards marginalized groups including Latinos, Zoe Saldana is making it her duty to put more content out there in mainstream media...

Culture

The Rise in Latina-Owned Feminist Bookstores Is More Important Than Ever

Johanna FerreiraJune 15, 2018September 29, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJune 15, 2018September 29, 202003255

Small bookshops have been a dying business in the states, especially in big cities like NYC thanks to Barnes & Nobles and Amazon.com. But it seems that the number of feminist, Latina-owned independent bookstores is slowly growing and the timing...