Alex Russo is a (Bisexual, Latina) Icon
…As someone who had grown up seeing primarily white, blonde protagonists, having a Latina lead (with a canonically Latina mom) was a big deal. Alex Russo is an icon. She…
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TheLatinaPress Nº28: Hot Labor Summer
…color to look at me and to know that if they work hard, you too can become a role model. Alyssa Thompson The U.S. Women’s World Cup team is brimming…
A Look at LIFE Film Festival, the Latina Independent Film Extravaganza
…of its promise, the magic of this space has helped alums go on to build long-term working relationships with fellow Latina filmmakers. From example, Stephanie Saint Sanchez, who’s an alum…
After 'Blue Beetle's' Preview at Cinemacon, We're Even More Excited
…And this Latinx-hit-to-be rubbed shoulders with some amazing company, like Rihanna, Zendaya, America Ferrera, Ryan Gosling, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Martin Scorsese – not too shabby y’all. Back to Beetle… Crawling…
Three Latina Screenwriters Sound Off
…of creating. April Sánchez is based in Austin, TX and is Mexican-American. She’s been a semifinalist for the Academy Nicholls and Universal Screenwriting. Paloma Riojas is based in Los Angeles, CA…
TheLatinaPress Nº22: Sundance+
…special. For Latina magazine, Gabriella Aguirre talked about the films and communities at Sundance, including The Latinx House which is working to address underrepresentation and create a space for Latinx…
La Pecera is a Latinx Climate Film. We Need More Of Them
…resistance. A still from La Pecera by Glorimar Marrero Sanchez, an official selection of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute The film’s visuals are stunning, with a…
Q+A With Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of "The Storyteller's Death"
Puerto Rican American Ann Dávila Cardinal is the acclaimed author of horror and supernatural books for young adults. The Storyteller’s Death is her debut adult novel, following Isla Sanchez, a…
#TheLatinaPress: Espooky Season
…religion, gender, and race. For HipLatina, Dr. Lisette Sanchez, a bilingual licensed psychologist and founder of Calathea Wellness, talks about generational trauma and the power of self-compassion when dealing with…
5 New Books to Read for Latinx Heritage Month
…to add a few titles to an ever-growing TBR pile, these five books are a perfect place to start. Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sanchez In her hilarious,…