Latinidad
Finding a Place Within Unrealistic Beauty Standards
Mainstream notions of beauty are more than skin deep.
Latinas Take Center Stage at the 2016 Latino Trendsetter Awards
“We need to respect women. We are here to save the world, believe it or not.”
Once Ashamed of My Mexican Immigrant Parents, But Not Anymore
Latinas and Latinos in this country deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
Actors Laura Gómez and J.W. Cortes on Diversity in Film and TV
“We need to have more women and people of color behind the camera and in decision-making roles. That’s just a fact.”
Forgotten Latino Urban Riots and Why They Can Happen Again
Despite claims made on social media following recent riots in Ferguson and Baltimore, Latinos have a long history of rioting, too.
Disciples of Babylon: A Global Band of Latino Rockers
A chat with the Hollywood-based band on their cross-border appeal, the 2016 elections and the current state of Babylon.
Veteranas and Rucas: The East L.A. Party Crews of the 1990s
A side of the 1990s very few have seen.
Not a Lady’s Capicú: The Politics of Dominoes
In the male-dominated world of dominoes, letting Hillary Clinton win despite sloppy play is an insult to hardcore female players.
#LatinoLit Review – The Spitboy Rule: Tales of a Xicana in a Female Punk Band by Michelle Cruz González
The Spitboy Rule follows the difficult and courageous journey of a young woman who wasn’t afraid to venture into a mostly white underground scene.
Finale: Lessons Learned on the Camino
Author Silvio Sirias reflects on his pilgrimage along Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
Votería: How One Latino Organization Uses Culture to Engage Voters
“We wanted to really educate the community on why their vote is important. We hear it all the time: ‘Tu voto es tu voz.’”
What ‘s It Like to Be STEREOTYPED?
Our kind of discussion.
The Diamond Ring: Sexist Advertising Scam #WomensHistoryMonth
How sinister advertising has gotten everyone to believe that a diamond means love.
Ana María O’Neill: Cooperative Society Legend #WomensHistoryMonth
Celebrating a Puerto Rican educator dedicated to the equal treatment of women and the equal distribution of rights and benefits in society.
San Patricio, Puerto Rico: My St. Patrick’s Day
Being “Irishrican” is more common than you think.
Elizabeth ‘Betita’ Martinez: ‘Viva La Causa’ #WomensHistoryMonth
Profiling a feminist chicana activist who has dedicated her long career to securing equality among all peoples.
‘I Am Latin Soul’: The Sounds of El Bles
The veteran music producer talks about being a Boricua in Orlando, his musical journey and his latest EP, ‘I Am Latin Soul.’
Fátima Ptacek: The Voice of a Generation #WomensHistoryMonth
The young actress is an international ambassador.
Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer #WomensHistoryMonth
Profiling a Latina who has dedicated her life to the educational attainment of her people.
Alicia Dickerson Montemayor: LULAC’s Conscience Builder #WomensHistoryMonth
A salute to a prolific writer and one of the greatest women to join LULAC’s ranks.
Cuba Through My Lens
My impressions of one complex country.