On Its 20th Anniversary, I Wish “Spanglish” Made Me Proud
I speak Spanglish with pride but when I look back at the 2004 film I adored as a kid, I just can’t get over the casting of Spaniard Paz Vega.
Ces Heredia
Ces Heredia (she/her) is a Mexican Jewish writer and personal stylist. Her work focuses mainly on bringing light to issues related to size inclusivity in the fashion industry, Latinx issues, her Jewishness, and fighting fatphobia. Ces believes anything is possible with a little sparkle and a good matcha latté.
Latest Posts:
Nominating Josh Andrés Rivera as our 2024 Latinx Internet Boyfriend
Now that our collective obsession with our most recent Internet Boyfriend, Pedro Pascal, seems to be dying down a bit (I’ll love you forever, Pedrito) maybe it’s time we shift our focus over to a newer, fresher face. A New Year is the perfect time to fangirl (and, okay, slightly obsess) over a new Latinx […]
“J is for Janucá” Brings Latinx Jewish Representation to Children’s Books
“J is for Janucá” holds space for the religious and cultural traditions of a minority within a minority—Latinx Jews.
Latina Eldest Daughters Need a New Narrative
From real life to TV and movies, eldest daughters have to carry everyone’s burdens and expectations and still keep it together.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Brought Us Together… Again
Growing up, my cousins and I devoured “The Summer I Turned Pretty” book series and now the show has us debating Belly’s choices again.
As a Latina, I Hate Che Díaz. Here’s Why.
Che Diaz, the first Latinx main character in the SATC franchise, is a queer cliché and that’s not the type of representation we need.
‘With Love’ Season Two Is A Refreshing Take on Latinx Love (and Sex!)
Whenever I think of the phrase “happily ever after” the first image that comes to mind is Cinderella and her Prince Charming waving from the back of a horse-drawn carriage (understandable since we’ve been conditioned by movies and fairytales to believe that’s what a happy ending looks like); I rarely think about people who don’t […]
‘Rise of the Pink Ladies’ Subverts Noxious Latina Stereotypes
A few minutes into “Rise of the Pink Ladies,” I was sold thanks to a combination of good music, nostalgia, and strong representation.
I Took “Next Year in Havana” As A Sign
Chanel Cleeton’s “Next Year in Havana” is about two Cuban women from the same family facing challenges and changes in uncertain times.
How ‘Spy Kids’ Helped Me Feel Proud of My Long Latinx Name
I have what my mom calls a “telenovela name,” and when a microaggression at work made me feel bad about it, I turned to “Spy Kids” for help.