Hailey Alexis and her Quince Court. (CREDIT: Old Soul Photography)
Hey, we know that the topic of a quinceañera can be both controversial and celebratory. It’s complicated, and we totally understand the reasons why some people just LOVE quinceañeras and some just DON’T. Nonetheless, our friends at NPR’s Latino USA premiered an entire one-hour show dedicated to all things quinceañera. Weaved around the story of Hailey Alexis, who is planning her quince with her mother, producer Antonia Cereijido and anchor Maria Hinojosa take us on a journey that speaks to complexities of culture, identity, gender and family. Give it a listen here.
