‘Derry Girls’ Reminds Us That War Survivors Are Regular People Too
Stories about people who’ve lived through war are often one-dimensional but ‘Derry Girls’ portrays a much more complicated truth.
Ingrid Cruz
Ingrid Cruz is a freelance writer and independent filmmaker. You can follow her writing, sarcasm, and musings on Twitter or Instagram: @ingridquerubina.
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Marvel’s Lastest Projects Remind Us of the Importance of Community
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. Even with the help of their sidekicks, superheroes carry a weight on their shoulders as they navigate their worlds with a secret identity. But the […]
‘Latinx Therapy’ Gives Us the Resources We Need
Check out our favorite episodes of Adriana Alejandre’s “Latinx Therapy” podcast and get inspired to practice the self-care we all need.
These Latinx and Latin American Comedians Will Make You Laugh and Think
Watching these Latinx and Latin American comedians, I couldn’t help but see proof that we’re more similar than we think.
“A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad” Is a Hard But Necessary Watch
Netflix’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.
Q+A with Brenda and Ana Sheila, the Hosts of Tamarindo Podcast
Whether it’s books, pop culture, or even trauma, Tamarindo podcast hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino bring la calma.
‘Radio Cachimbona’ Is the Podcast This Salvi Needs
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.
20 Years Later, ‘American Family’ Still Matters
Trying to speak up for a diverse community adds a lot of pressure, but the 20-year-old ‘American Family’ shows it can be done.
Why Disney+ Should Pick ‘Ghost Rider’ Back Up
Robbie Reyes, aka Ghost Rider, played by Gabriel Luna, advances how Marvel portrays Latinx by centering the Chicano experience.
In Celebration of Maya Lopez from ‘Hawkeye’
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.