Trump, Hollywood, and How We Fail Latinas in the Military
Hollywood pretends that if Latinas in the military work hard they’ll succeed. Trump is spitting in the face of that narrative.
Denise Zubizarreta
Denise Zubizarreta is the Director of Engagement and Development at Latina Media Co. She is a mixed media interdisciplinary artist, journalist, and cultural strategist of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. Denise holds a B.F.A. in Fine Art from Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, an M.A. in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management from Colorado State University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Social Justice at Dominican University. Her work amplifies underrepresented voices and examines the intersections of colonialism, identity, and media.
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Elsa María Meléndez: Sewing Resistance, Stitching Truths
Through textiles, Elsa María Meléndez creates raw, unapologetic takedowns of Puerto Rico’s colonial status. She should be a household name.
The 2025 Oscars and the Limitations of Latinx Representation
At the 2025 Oscars, the Academy patted itself on the back again while Latinx creatives remain sidelined, despite our essential contributions.
5 Movie Soundtracks That Live Rent-Free in My Head
Great soundtracks become characters in their own right and these five hype me up and give me a reason to dance in my kitchen.
Yali Romagoza: Performance, Protest, and the Art of Not Asking for Permission
If the art world won’t invite Latina artists in, we’ll keep showing up anyway. And as Yali Romagoza has already proven, we’ll do it in style.
Max’s “The Pitt” Brings Medical Chaos Back to the Screen – and My Worst Fears With It
HBO Max’s “The Pitt” is a raw, visceral look at a system stretched to its breaking point and the people caught in its crossfire.
The Press Should Stop Ignoring Latina Artists
Latina visual artists are overlooked, undervalued, and underpaid. The mainstream press ignores them, but not us at Latina Media Co.
With DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos, Bad Bunny Shows Us He’s a Visual Poet
By creating the visual poetry of “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos,” Bad Bunny’s carving out space for all of us to dream bigger and create louder.
We Need More Latina Superheroes
Here’s to the Latina superheroes who already exist and the ones we’re still waiting for. Because it’s about time we saved the world, too.
Don’t Blame it on Being “Spicy:” Rewriting JLo’s Breakups
It seems like everyone loves to dissect JLo’s breakups with far too many blaming it on the mogul’s supposed spiciness.