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Mexican-Japanese Influencer Marcela Alcala Talks Beauty, Family & Asian Latinx Representation

Sofía Aguilar
by Sofía Aguilar011334
Marcela Alcala, otherwise known as @mexicanbutjapanese on Instagram, is a proud member of a historically ignored part of the Latinx community: Asian Latinxs. Dozens of Asian-Latinx communities exist and thrive throughout the U.S. and Latin America including Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela,...
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30 Memes and Quotes That Celebrate Being a Chingona With Pride

V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi
by V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi011772
The word “chingona” wasn’t always perceived as cool. In fact, at one point it was considered a derogatory term used to describe women in a negative way — as difficult and out-of-control. “Chingona” came from the word “chingar,” a Mexican...
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“I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” Debuts at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago

Virginia Isaad
by Virginia Isaad03049
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is a beloved bestselling novel and now fans can see the story come to life on stage in the world premiere adaptation at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. Adapted by local Latinx playwright Isaac...
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30 Memes and Quotes That Celebrate Being a Chingona With Pride

V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi
by V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi048997
The word “chingona” wasn’t always perceived as cool. In fact, at one point it was considered a derogatory term used to describe women in a negative way — as difficult and out-of-control. “Chingona” came from the word “chingar,” a Mexican...
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News and Entertainment

Mexico Crowns Miss Trans Beauty and This is the Kind of Visibility We Need

Virginia Isaad
by Virginia Isaad03541
On Monday, 21 transgender beauty queens from various Mexican states participated in a three-part beauty competition held in Mexico City, to increase transgender visibility in a country known for its violence against the trans community. Ivanna Cázares, from the state...
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Culture

7 Latinx Subscription Boxes You Need to Check Out

Virginia Isaad
by Virginia Isaad030554
Subscription boxes have been around since the original beauty subscription box, Birchbox, launched in 2010. But only until recently have sub boxes began to cater specifically to Latinx. There are about 5.7 million subscription box shoppers in the U.S. today...
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These Artistic Interpretations of Dia de los Muertos are Everything

HipLatina
by HipLatina02840
Dia de los Muertos is a time to honor and celebrate our loved ones who have passed. The beautiful festivities come alive each October and November, with brilliant colors, ornate patterns, and intricate artwork. You will see tons of vibrantly-colored...
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Lifestyle

Día de Los Muertos: 13 Essentials To Build Your Own Altar

HipLatina
by HipLatina050288
El Dia del Los Muertos is a special holiday for a lot of people in the Latinx community—Mexican and Central Americans especially. The multi-day holiday which is celebrated over three days in Mexico (and other Latin American countries) takes place on...
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Lifestyle

How Traveling To Mexico Is Helping Me Discover The Other Half Of My Latinx Roots

Priscilla Blossom
by Priscilla Blossom02391
When people ask me where my family is from, my answer varies. If I’m feeling lazy, I just say they’re Nicaraguan. That’s mostly true. Both of my parents grew up there, and that’s where they both migrated to the states...
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