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Meet Djali Brown-Cepeda, the Afro-Latina Preserving Latinx & Black New York

Virginia IsaadFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 202104618

Passion project turned communal emancipation, Nueva Yorkinos, a digital archive of the triumphant lives of Latinx New Yorkers, is a family album too prolific to keep stored away. Exemplifying the rich cultures and walks of life from multiple generations and...

Culture

15 Famous Latinxs Who Hail from New York

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 20, 2019July 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 20, 2019July 29, 2020017600

September 21 is National New York Day, where we celebrate the state that gave us hip-hop, Broadway, the best bagels and (arguably) pizza in the nation, chicken and waffles, teddy bears, toilet paper, hot dogs, air conditioning, frozen hot chocolate,...

News and Entertainment

Queens District Attorney Candidate Tiffany Cabán Reveals New Ad

Virginia IsaadJune 7, 2019August 4, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJune 7, 2019August 4, 202001577

Tiffany Cabán is a 31-year-old queer Boricua with plans for big change as she runs for district attorney of Queens, New York in the primary race taking place June 25. Today she revealed her new ad that promotes her progressive...

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2018 Mid-Term Elections: 7 Latinas You Should Vote For

HipLatinaNovember 2, 2018August 31, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 2, 2018August 31, 202002152

According to Emily’s List, a non-profit dedicated to encouraging and supporting women running for office, 2018 is the “Year of the Latina,” so make sure you’re not asleep at the wheel. Right now, we are one of the most...

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The Latinx B-Boys & B-Girls Who Started a Dance Revolution

HipLatinaSeptember 11, 2018September 4, 2020

by HipLatinaSeptember 11, 2018September 4, 202008914

Latinxs have been at the forefront of hip hop ever since it began on the gritty streets of the South Bronx. In fact, it was the confluence of African American and Puerto Rican cultures that laid the fertile groundwork for...

Culture

This Latina Might Be The First Dreamer To Hold Office in New York

Yvette MontoyaAugust 14, 2018September 14, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaAugust 14, 2018September 14, 202002452

“One of the most interesting things to come out of an otherwise horrifying political climate has been the emergence of the many ideological divides and sub groups that exist within the two party system. It’s not only that they are being recognized—since...

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This Latina Is Fighting For Her Community By Running For Congress

Yvette MontoyaJune 11, 2018September 28, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaJune 11, 2018September 28, 202011528

When something isn’t working out we tend to ask “si sirve o no sirve” which translates literally to “does it serve or doesn’t it serve?” But when was the last time we asked ourselves that about our Congressperson? With Primary...

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New York City Mayor Names A Day Honoring Dascha Polanco

Araceli CruzAugust 10, 2017January 5, 2021

by Araceli CruzAugust 10, 2017January 5, 20210707

Dascha Polanco is having the best day ever! Or we should say, best week ever. The actress and social activist was honored in a big way on Aug. 8 when New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio officially named it Dascha Polanco...