We Need More Latina Late Bloomer Stories
…the holidays. And from Costa Rica, The Awakening of the Ants which tells the story of a mother of two who is facing pressure from her husband to have a…
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“J is for Janucá” Brings Latinx Jewish Representation to Children’s Books
…holidays: “I eat latkes with a side of mole rojo and make challah with cardamom (a beloved spice used by the Swedes)”. For her, Janucá is about traditions and honoring…
Q+A With Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, Writer/Creator of La Borinqueña
…the collection? How can they support/get involved? EDGARDO MIRANDA-RODRIGUEZ: We’re looking at the possibility of ordering additional copies of the books to have them available for the holidays and for…
I Can’t Protect ODAAT's Elena From My Family
…two days as I made my way back to campus after the holidays in Puerto Rico. I pulled the trigger on buying the airport Wi-Fi and watched the first season…
How 'Spy Kids' Helped Me Feel Proud of My Long Latinx Name
…find dozens of different ways to say the exact same thing. And we have holidays to celebrate and make a party out of… well, pretty much everything. Latinx culture leans…
Guillermo del Toro's 'Pinocchio' Has a Mexican Soul
…should!) coexist. There is also the fact that death is present in most Latin American cultures: we have holidays that celebrate our dead loved ones and build pathways between realms….
Why 2023 Could Be a Huge Year for Brazilian Representation in US Films
…Mexican, Cuban, Dominican, and more. Our and our family’s countries of origin define what foods we eat, what music we listen to, how we celebrate holidays, and how we mourn….
Latinx Holiday Movies to Close Out Your Year
…all star Latinx actors playing Latinx characters – finally! Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) We root for films with just one Latinx star. But 2008’s Nothing Like the Holidays has…
Netflix's "Christmas With You" is the Latinx Christmas Film of the Season
Christmas movie season has officially begun! December is a month for celebrating many things, but one of my favorites has to be the new batch of feel-good, predictable-yet-enjoyable Christmas movies…
'With Love' Dives Into Latinx Family Dynamics
…magic of love throughout the year. While the first episode starts on Nochebuena, we follow the Diaz family on important holidays. Diving into Latinx family dynamics, this show explores how…