Q+A With Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Author of "Plátanos Are Love"
…Cruz. But I didn’t see that much Afro-Latina representation. Growing up, I only spoke Spanish at home and I didn’t see myself in the books that I read. There were…
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Jackie Cruz Taps into Her Maternal Instincts for “History of Evil”
Jackie Cruz wants to be a leader – both on and off the movie set. It’s something her Latina mother instilled in her growing up in the Dominican Republic. “My…
Beyond “Barbie:” The Diverse Dolls that Defined My Youth
…Cruz Kayne, and Ritu Arya joining the fold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zIf0XvoL9Y While many critics characterized the inclusion of diverse dolls as a step forward for the franchise, the multiethnic ensemble felt like…
"Ana" is a Coming of (Middle) Age Triumph
…a Veracruzana woman running from the cartel. Being from Veracruz herself, she tries to tell the story more responsibly. Dressed in a hyper-feminine style, she opts to change her look…
Q+A With Angie Cruz, Author of "How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water"
Dominican-American novelist Angie Cruz received widespread acclaim for her novel Dominicana. Her newest and fourth novel How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water follows Cara Romero as she…
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…Fernández Collins faith n vazquez Gwen Aviles Ingrid Cruz Jasmine Romero Jasmine Uribe Jassyel Gomez Jeanette Hernandez Jennifer Elsie Boone Jose Vazquez Jules Costa Kiko Martinez Lana Kruczynski Laura Andrea…
Lights, Camera, Controversy: ‘Neon’ and the Struggle for Authenticity
…player in this game, and it’s not changing the tune. Puerto Rico’s sidelined once again, signaling the same old struggle for representation in the entertainment biz. It’s like déjà vu…
10 Latine Horror Recommendations for Halloween
…of the film is heightened, creating a story that will linger after watching. The Old Ways (2020), d. Christopher Alender Chicana journalist Cristina returns to Veracruz, her ancestral home, for…
TheLatinaPress Nº30: Fall into Heritage Month
…that you’re not a race and your story matters. You get to see representation and know that you can be the main character of your own story. Alex Cruz-Jimenez We…
I Binged "Cristela." You Should Too.
…several equally hilarious stand-up specials, became an author, voiced Cruz Ramirez in the animated film Cars 3, hosted the reboot of the ‘90s game show Legends of the Hidden Temple,…