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Digame: Jen Zeano of JZD Talks Jefa Life, Self-Care, and Latinx Representation

Virginia IsaadJune 30, 2022July 5, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJune 30, 2022July 5, 202207751

Digame is a monthly series featuring prominent Latinx leaders, activists, entrepreneurs, and public figures uplifting the community and making a difference. Jennifer Zeano is the Mexican-American jefa behind the brand, JZD, a Latina empowerment apparel and accessories brand she launched...

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How I Found My Pride as a Queer Brown Latina

Sofía AguilarJune 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJune 14, 202202813

Despite what the colorful rainbows and flag-waving during Pride Month may imply, being gay isn’t easy. I’ve seen folks being shunned from their families, risking relationships, hiding their identities in certain contexts and spaces—and it gets even more complicated when...

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12 LGBTQIA+ Latinx Authors Amplifying Queer Stories Through Their Work

Sofía AguilarJune 9, 2022June 20, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJune 9, 2022June 20, 202205817

While we should be reading LGBTQIA+ authors and Latinx authors throughout the year, it’s always special to read stories written by writers who are both LGBTQIA+ and Latinx during Pride Month. Especially because large corporations rainbow-ify their logos to sell...

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‘Love, Victor’ Star Isabella Ferreira Talks Queer Latina Rep in Hollywood & New Movie ‘Crush’

Sofía AguilarJune 3, 2022June 6, 2022

by Sofía AguilarJune 3, 2022June 6, 202204739

Rising star and Latina actress Isabella Ferreira is a beacon of light for other young Latinas looking to see themselves represented on-screen. The actress, who is of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, first made her mark on the industry with...

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8 Latinx LGBTQ Activists We Should All Know About

Nicole YoungJune 22, 2021June 28, 2021

by Nicole YoungJune 22, 2021June 28, 202107995

We have been celebrating LGBTQ communities all month long but within this community we like to put a focus on the amazing people who celebrate their Latinx culture and fight for LGBTQ rights all year long. Within this community there...

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‘Vida’ Season 2 Episode 8: The Search for San Cha

Priscilla BlossomJuly 4, 2019August 1, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomJuly 4, 2019August 1, 202003551

Last time on Vida, Emma and Eddy were clashing over painting over the bar’s mural. Seeing as we open with the mural being painted over in the opening credits, it’s obvious who won that battle. But has Emma finally forgiven...

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Why Every Queer Latina Needs to Watch ‘One Day at a Time’

Priscilla BlossomFebruary 23, 2019August 14, 2020

by Priscilla BlossomFebruary 23, 2019August 14, 202001436

As a kid, I remember watching My So-Called Life and absolutely loving the Ricky character, a gay Latino kid who struggled with acceptance and even homelessness. It was a big deal back then, but we’ve definitely come a long way....