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Women’s History Month

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10 Groundbreaking Latina Directors You Need to Know About

Sofía Aguilar
Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions of the women in our lives and in the industries that make the media and entertainment we consume, including film. Despite the major contributions of women in directorial roles,...
Lifestyle

10 Latina-Owned Brands Creating Latin Food and Drink Staples with a Twist

Nicole Young
Whether it’s a warm tortilla or a refreshing glass of agua fresca, some of our favorite cultural dishes and drinks are staples in our diet because they’re delicious AND they remind us of home. That being said, as we get...
Culture

11 Must-Read Books by Latinas in Honor of Women’s History Month

Sofía Aguilar
For many of us, March isn’t just another month but the celebration of Women’s History Month! While we should be uplifting the history, accomplishments, and contributions of women every day, it’s important that women—especially Latinas—take center stage in a world...
Culture Family

10 Inspiring Latina Icons You Should Teach Your Kids About

March is Women’s History Month and while we support celebrating the achievements and contributions of all women, it’s all too often that Latinas are under-represented in coverage of this very special month of recognition. Powerful Latinas throughout history (with the...
Culture

8 Books by WOC to Read During Women’s History Month

Pamela Avila
Reading books about women who have challenged the status quo, redefined womanhood on their own terms, have challenged mainstream feminism, and ultimately, affected change within their own communities, should be something we all do year-round. But this Women’s History Month,...
Culture News and Entertainment

10 Films Directed by Latinas You Need to Watch

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
It still absolutely boggles our minds that Latinos make up such a significant percentage of the U.S. population, yet we continue to be so grossly under-represented in the world of television and movies.  Latinx actors are routinely looked over even...
Culture Family

5 Latinas You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

Bill O’Connor
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and continues until October 15. It’s a month where people recognize and honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans along with their culture. But even so, there are quite a few Latinos and...