POC Archives

9 Latinas Working in Health and Wellness to Help Women of Color

Nicole YoungMay 18, 2021May 19, 2021

by Nicole YoungMay 18, 2021May 19, 2021017994

This past year has been stressful, to say the least, and our health as been front of mind as we navigated a pandemic and quarantine. Many Latinas stepped up to support women in need as we searched for ways to...

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33 Amazing Afro-Latinxs You Should Know

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 20, 2020July 23, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 20, 2020July 23, 2020010999

February is Black History Month. While we love to celebrate black excellence all year long, this is a special time to shout out Afro-Latinxs who have repped for the culture and accomplished and achieved so much in their given fields....

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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 3 Puts More POC in the Spotlight

Johanna FerreiraJanuary 6, 2020July 20, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJanuary 6, 2020July 20, 202002587

View this post on Instagram We rang in the New Year the only way we know how: dancing to Shy Baldwin's "One Less Angel." 🎙 🎶 How did you spend your marvelous holiday? A post shared by The Marvelous Mrs....

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13 Inspiring Young Girls of Color Who Are Making Big Moves

Virginia IsaadNovember 18, 2019July 24, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 18, 2019July 24, 202005754

The story of 8-year-old Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz López started going viral after she was the first child awarded a prestigious science award in Mexico but she’s not the only kid with extraordinary talents. Fellow 8-year-old Mexican wunderkind Zury Tlapanco Reyes...

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27 Times Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Has Tweeted the Truth

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 21, 2019August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 21, 2019August 3, 202006981

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn’t run for office to be meek and silent. She is part of the wave of Democratic politicians who decided to be the change they wanted to see in America. And change involves speaking the truth so...

Lifestyle

How to Cope Being the Only POC in a Corporate Setting

Johanna FerreiraJune 28, 2019February 8, 2022

by Johanna FerreiraJune 28, 2019February 8, 202203343

If you’ve been on a corporate America sabbatical, stepping into a corporate office will make you notice that office cubicles are now more like community tables than isolated boxes. You’ll also notice that not much has actually changed. That is,...

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27 POC Who Became Famous for Embracing Their Uniqueness

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 27, 2019August 5, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 27, 2019August 5, 2020013744

It can be difficult to be notably different, unique, or weird — especially if you’re a person of color. It can also make you a target for teasing and bullying. But if you find the beauty in your differences and embrace...

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Pose Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: Wintour Is Coming

Priscilla BlossomJune 19, 2019August 5, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomJune 19, 2019August 5, 202004508

Everyone’s making power moves on the latest episode of Pose Season 2, and it’s definitely working. Elektra’s moving on up in the world, Blanca’s still fighting the good fight, and even Damon does a little growing up. Elektra Forms The...

Culture

Why NYC’s Ban Against Hair Discrimination Is so Important for WOC

HipLatinaFebruary 19, 2019August 14, 2020

by HipLatinaFebruary 19, 2019August 14, 202002583

Bias and discrimination against curly haired people of African descent is as old as cuando cuca bailaba — as my Dominican mom would say. In other words, it’s been around for centuries and its deeply rooted in racial discrimination and...

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8 Things to Know About the Indigenous Peoples March in D.C.

HipLatinaJanuary 8, 2019August 18, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 8, 2019August 18, 202002811

It’s a new year, which means renewed motivation to make change happen for those who need it most. We are not going to stand idly around while Americans and those wishing to become Americans are suffering severe injustices. Our indigenous...

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6 Informed Latinx Instagram Accounts That Educate Us

HipLatinaJuly 20, 2018September 29, 2020

by HipLatinaJuly 20, 2018September 29, 202015234

Each week, in a column called HipLatina Style, we take a look at the different ways that Latinxs show off their unique style, and share it with the world. This week, we take a look at seven Instagram accounts that...