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Indigenous Mexican Woman Kills Rapist, Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Sofía AguilarMay 22, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMay 22, 202301359

Throughout all of Latin America, it has become increasingly difficult for women to live and thrive due to high rates of gender-based violence and femicide. In Mexico there were more than 1000 femicides in 2021— second only to Brazil in...

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Siempre Mami: Honor The Mamás In Your Life With This Mexican Charcuterie Recipe Featuring Sargento® Cheese

Alejandra MedinaMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

by Alejandra MedinaMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023031907

Sponsored by Sargento® Foods Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate all mother figures and the special place they have in our hearts. From your favorite teacher to your closest homegirl, to your tia or abuelita, many women in our...

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‘Huesera: The Bone Woman’ Shows the Complicated Pain of Motherhood

Sofía AguilarFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023015454

WARNING: Some spoilers ahead The horror film genre is often reduced to gore and screams but it can also take a frightening look at very real pain and trauma. Huesera: The Bone Woman was directed and co-written by Mexico City-based Michelle...

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Being an Independent Mexican Daughter Isn’t Easy but It’s Worth It

Virginia IsaadAugust 27, 2022

by Virginia IsaadAugust 27, 202206456

It is common knowledge Latinx parents, conservative ones at least, do not let their children, especially women, move out until marriage. I am the child of two Mexican parents who were not married for most of my life, however, having...

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Mexican American is First Latina President of Harvard Law Review

Sofía AguilarFebruary 1, 2022

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 1, 202204991

There are few things more exciting than Latinas getting their place at the table in higher academia. Especially at Ivy League schools like Harvard University where the system continues to favor white students from upper-class backgrounds. Despite these barriers, Mexican-American...

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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, 2022010396

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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Mexican Women Kicked out of North Carolina Pool for Playing Spanish Music

Virginia IsaadJuly 14, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJuly 14, 2021044280

Racist attacks against the Latinx community are unfortunately nothing new with two of the most violent mass shootings in US history being the Pulse shooting in Orlando and the Walmart shooting in El Paso. While those tragic events left 72...

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Celebrate National Wine Day With These 10 Mexican-Owned Wines

Nicole YoungMay 25, 2021

by Nicole YoungMay 25, 202107529

If there’s anything we love more than vino, science has yet to discover it and since it’s National Wine Day we wanted to show our support for Latino made wines. Although many of these wines come from the same region...

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8 Mexican-Owned Tequila Brands to Support Year-Round

Nicole YoungMay 5, 2021June 7, 2021

by Nicole YoungMay 5, 2021June 7, 2021043573

Tequila is an integral part of Cinco de Mayo and Mexican culture and since margaritas are an integral part of festivities it makes sense to support Latinx-owned brands. Over the past few years, celebrities like Mario Lopez and Oscar de...

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America Ferrera To Make Film Directorial Debut With ‘I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter’

Virginia IsaadFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021011685

Emmy and Golden Globe winner America Ferrera introduced Yo soy Betty, La Fea to US audiences with her role in Ugly Betty and now she’s helping bring a beloved Latinx book to life. Netflix just announced the Honduran-American actress/director will...

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10 Chicana Activists Who Fought for Equal Rights in the Chicano Movement

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021030642

Cesar Chavez. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales. Reies Tijerina. We recognize these names as leaders of the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. But what about the women who were instrumental in fighting for equal rights for Chicanos and Latinos? Like...

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11 Mexican Blankets & Cobijas That You’ll Want to Curl Up In

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 23, 2020November 23, 20200111215

It’s getting cold outside, and nothing makes us feel cozier and protected from the elements than a thick, chunky Mexican cobija — especially after the year we’ve all had! It’s not just about the warm cuddle factor; these blankets also...