As a comic book fan, I’ve noticed many superheroes are often depicted as loners with shameful secrets. Once their cover is blown, these heroes become larger-than-life, gods, and eventually targets.…
Ingrid Cruz
Ingrid Cruz
Ingrid Cruz is a freelance writer and independent filmmaker. You can follow her writing, sarcasm, and musings on Twitter or Instagram: @ingridiswriting.
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Check out our favorite episodes of Adriana Alejandre’s “Latinx Therapy” podcast and get inspired to practice the self-care we all need.
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These Latinx and Latin American Comedians Will Make You Laugh and Think
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzWatching these Latinx and Latin American comedians, I couldn’t help but see proof that we’re more similar than we think.
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“A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad” Is a Hard But Necessary Watch
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzNetflix’s A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad is a Chilean and German documentary series with much to teach us. But warning, it includes details of sexual abuse of minors, coercion of women, domestic violence, and torture that are deeply disturbing.
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Q+A with Brenda and Ana Sheila, the Hosts of Tamarindo Podcast
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzWhether it’s books, pop culture, or even trauma, Tamarindo podcast hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino bring la calma.
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When it comes to Latinx representation, media can always use more voices and that’s especially true for the Central American community. Enter ‘Radio Cachimbona,’ a podcast hosted by Salvadoran American Yvette Borja, about our two countries’ politics and laws and featuring amazing Latina guests.
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20 Years Later, ‘American Family’ Still Matters
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzTrying to speak up for a diverse community adds a lot of pressure, but the 20-year-old ‘American Family’ shows it can be done.
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Why Disney+ Should Pick ‘Ghost Rider’ Back Up
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzRobbie Reyes, aka Ghost Rider, played by Gabriel Luna, advances how Marvel portrays Latinx by centering the Chicano experience.
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With ‘Hawkeye’s’ Maya Lopez, Marvel invests in representing a deaf and amputee character of color. And that’s a win for all of us.
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Want to Be Anti-Racist in 2021? Look to Prince Zuko
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzYes, ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ has some pretty important lessons for all of us – just look at Prince Zuko for inspiration on how to be a better ally.