The LATAM-US Divide on Who is “Latina”
…the cultural aspects of being Latin American are automatically lost. Michelle Young Which, ok, but what does it mean to call oneself Latina, Latine, or Latinx? And yes, despite what…
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The TEDx Talk: Actually, Everyone's Not a Critic - And Why It Matters
…and I’m so glad to have met and got to work with them, especially our trio of Michelles: Michelle Lucero, Michelle Adams, and Michelle Pruitt. And thanks to Tabby for…
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…Laysha Macedo Lissete Lanuza Sáenz Lívia Reim Lola Rosario Madison Rodriguez Michael Piantini Michelle Young Miranda Perez Monica Rodriguez Mujeres Problemáticas Natalia Romagosa Neyda A. Borges Nicola Schulze Nina Avila-Garcia…
10 Latine Horror Recommendations for Halloween
…hallmark of resourcefulness and experimentation. It’s worth seeking out for its historical significance and the joys of seeing a classic through a new lens. Huesera (2022), d. Michelle Garza Cervera…
What to Make of “Hispanic Heritage Month”
…course, this being LatinaMedia.Co, we’re also bringing the hot take, the cultural analysis. Specifically, we’ll be looking at the new Latina stereotype with a piece by Michelle Young, who’s making…
'Rise of the Pink Ladies' Subverts Noxious Latina Stereotypes
…that, despite Michelle Pfeiffer’s best efforts, ended up being a huge flop. Despite my initial concerns, I knew I’d give Rise of the Pink Ladies a fair chance – mostly…
Rita Moreno Joins Michelle Rodriguez in 'Fast and Furious' Franchise
“Not so long ago people who looked like us didn’t appear in major film franchises,” says Michelle Rodriguez at Cinemacon 2023 in Las Vegas. The annual event previews Hollywood’s most…
Ke Huy Quan Finally Gets His Flowers
…have the power to greenlight stories. Michelle Yeoh, James Hong, and Ke Huy Quan are all finally getting recognition for their work in a film that many around the world…
'Derry Girls' Reminds Us That War Survivors Are Regular People Too
…families have survived civil war. But first, the basics – Derry Girls follows a group of five friends: Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and James, who deal with the end of…
'Do Revenge' Fixes the Problem with My Favorite 00s Teen Movies
…appearance from the queen of 90s-00s teen films herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar), and a complex Latina lead, who has some depth, personality, and an appealing backstory (as opposed to Hollywood’s…