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Celebrating My Mexican Heritage Everyday Not Just During Latinx Heritage Month

Sofía AguilarSeptember 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 14, 202201707

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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Why Claiming Marilyn Monroe is Latina is Problematic

jennifervasquezAugust 31, 2022September 2, 2022

by jennifervasquezAugust 31, 2022September 2, 202202725

“My mother, Gladys, was born in Mexico (of American parents) in 1900.” This is the opening line of chapter two in the book Marilyn: Her Life in Her Own Words by George Barris. Although Marilyn Monroe got the year of...

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Indigenous Teen Set on Fire by Classmates in Mexico For Speaking Otomi

Sofía AguilarJuly 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJuly 14, 202204196

Indigenous groups across Latin America—and really, the world—have been the victims of oppression for centuries. In Mexico alone, 23.2 million people identify as Indigenous, 7.3 million of whom speak an Indigenous language, according to a census from 2020 . But...

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6 Fun Facts About Micheladas, the Iconic Cocktail from Mexico

Nicole YoungJuly 13, 2022July 15, 2022

by Nicole YoungJuly 13, 2022July 15, 202204236

A Michelada is a refreshing ice cold beer with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dash of salt with a splash of hot sauce and tomato juice. The popularity of this Mexican cocktail has grown across Mexico and...

Lifestyle

8 Stunning Airbnbs in Latin America You Need to Check Out

Nicole YoungJune 28, 2022

by Nicole YoungJune 28, 202202583

Majorly Instagrammable places, authentic culinary hotspots, warm weather, private pools, and, of course, ocean views. Latin America has it all and places like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Brazil are dream destinations that we could never get enough of. Whether you’re...

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Blanca Burns is the First Mexican-born Woman to Referee an NBA Game

damarisgaleanoApril 6, 2022April 6, 2022

by damarisgaleanoApril 6, 2022April 6, 202202759

When Mexican Americans Kassandra Garcia and Natalia Dorantes made NFL history in 2021 it was a major win for Latina representation in football and now another Latina made sports history but this time in basketball. Blanca Burns debuted as a...

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Mexican TV Host Found Dead Marking the 6th Journalist Killed in Mexico in 2022

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 28, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 28, 2022017308

Journalists reporting on corruption and cartel violence have long been targeted in Mexico and in 2022 we’re already seeing a surge in the murders of reporters in the area. Mexican TV host and model, Michelle Perez Tadeo, 29, was found dead...

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A Lesbian Couple from Texas Was Tortured & Killed in Mexico; Suspects Arrested

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 31, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 31, 2022021388

Violence against women and members of the LGBTQIA+ continues throughout Latin America and the rate is startling even with just a month into the new year. Recently, a lesbian couple from Texas was found dismembered and killed in the city...

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French Fashion Label Sézane Used Imagery of Indigenous Woman Without Paying Her

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 18, 2022January 20, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 18, 2022January 20, 202206990

Capitalizing on the labor and image of Indigenous people is unfortunately not a rare occurrence with major brands often using Indigenous culture to promote their products. Popular French fashion label, Sézane, has come under fire for reportedly intending to use...

Culture

Piñata Exhibit in Los Angeles Features 50 Beautiful Artistic Works

Virginia IsaadNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 4, 2021November 4, 202104758

Piñatas have long been available in different colorful, cardboard designs but the real fun was destroying them to get to the candy inside, but this new exhibit dedicated to the art of piñatas is showcasing the art behind these famous...

Culture

My Family Built Our First Día de los Muertos Altar in 20 Years After My Abuela’s Passing

Virginia IsaadOctober 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 29, 202105042

Contrary to popular belief (and unfortunately, Pixar’s Coco), many Mexican-American families don’t observe Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, including mine before this year. In Mexico, observance of the holiday is rarely celebrated except in the southern...

Culture

How I Learned About and Honor my Indigenous Roots in Mexico

Virginia IsaadOctober 7, 2021October 7, 2021

by Virginia IsaadOctober 7, 2021October 7, 202108210

As a child, one of many truths I struggled to understand about both sides of my family, and about myself, was the constant mixture and conflict of our identities. Being a mixed-race person of European, specifically Spanish, and Indigenous descent,...