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7 Ways to Stay Sane & Healthy Through the Coronavirus Quarantine

Johanna FerreiraMarch 19, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraMarch 19, 20200301

The Coronavirus hasn’t reached its peak yet. Meaning that since doctors and scientists haven’t yet created a vaccine, more and more people will be infected so staying indoors is more imperative now than ever since it prevents the virus from...

Lifestyle

These Femtech Companies Founded by WOC Are Innovating Women’s Healthcare

Yvette MontoyaSeptember 18, 2019September 24, 2019

by Yvette MontoyaSeptember 18, 2019September 24, 20190324

In 2019 women in the U.S. and all over the world are still dangerously underserved by the medical community and the healthcare gap is compounded even further for women of color. For a long time, women’s bodies and health concerns...

News and Entertainment

More Women of Color Are Joining the Workforce Than Ever Before

Araceli CruzSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 2019

by Araceli CruzSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 2019043

In today’s chaotic era of deportations and mass shootings, we rarely have good news to report. Today, however, is a new day and we’re excited about this one: more women of color are joining the workforce than ever before! Not...

News and Entertainment

AOC and The Squad Are Superheroes in New Comic Book

Virginia IsaadAugust 28, 2019

by Virginia IsaadAugust 28, 2019098

AOC and The Squad are getting the superhero treatment with the upcoming release of AOC and the Freshman Force: New Party, Who Dis? featuring them as a superhero team fighting corruption, racism, and the GOP. The subtitle reads “we’re not...

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‘Icons of Style’ Exhibit in Houston Shows the WOC Who Greatly Influenced Fashion

Johanna FerreiraAugust 13, 2019August 13, 2019

by Johanna FerreiraAugust 13, 2019August 13, 20190255

Houston, TX is known for its melting pot of ethnicities as it trail blazes ahead offering travelers a mecca of entertainment options to choose from. Most recently, the Bayou City debuted its newest exhibit to hit the town —“Icons of...

Culture

7 Tinted Moisturizers That Work For WOC With Darker Complexions

HipLatinaMarch 6, 2019April 27, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 6, 2019April 27, 202002372

It’s hard to wrap my head around the fact that it’s 2019 and we still don’t have enough Tinted Moisturizers and BB creams for women of color. Brands Have finally been catching up to the fact that not offering enough...

Culture

Glossier Finally Expanded Their Shade Range Proving Beauty Inclusivity is NOT Going Away

HipLatinaJanuary 29, 2019April 27, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 29, 2019April 27, 20200226

I’ve been a big fan of the Glossier brand pretty much since the beginning. The pretty images of women showing off glowy, dewy skin and the brand’s dedication to enhancing natural beauty sold me pretty early on. Not to mention,...

News and Entertainment

The Hate U Give Should be Required Viewing for Young Women of Color in America

HipLatinaOctober 19, 2018April 11, 2019

by HipLatinaOctober 19, 2018April 11, 20190118

Within the first few minutes of the new Amandla Stenberg-starring drama The Hate U Give, you realize you’re going to be crying… a LOT. But in that pain, you will also find joy, community, and love. I made a personal...

Family

Why Latina and Black Women Make The Best Allies

HipLatinaSeptember 19, 2018April 11, 2019

by HipLatinaSeptember 19, 2018April 11, 20190114

In the nineties, mainstream America had 90210, Melrose Place, and Saved by the Bell. People of color had A Different World. Now, we all have Insecure. As another season of the cultural unicorn and ratings gold primetime show begins to...

News and Entertainment

5 WOC Authors You Must Read

HipLatinaAugust 25, 2018April 11, 2019

by HipLatinaAugust 25, 2018April 11, 20190278

Prime television season is upon us – and if you’re like me, you’ve been itching for the resurgence of shows and series like Insecure, The Bobby Brown Story and How To Get Away With Murder. It’s an incredible time to...

Culture

Translucent Powder Is Not For Everyone: 7 Finishing Powders For All Skin Tones

cindyJuly 30, 2018April 27, 2020

by cindyJuly 30, 2018April 27, 20200294

The rise of baking, the beauty technique for setting concealer and sharpening your contour, has made translucent setting powder a staple in every makeup lover’s collection. Countless brands offer a light “universal” shade that is supposed to work on all...

News and Entertainment

Nia Wilson’s Murder Is Bringing To Light Violence Against Women of Color

HipLatinaJuly 24, 2018April 11, 2019

by HipLatinaJuly 24, 2018April 11, 2019078

[article_ad_lb] To say that our country is very politically and racially divided is an understatement. We see racially motivated acts done here all the time whether it be by our own government separating undocumented immigrant Latino families at the border...

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