Fabiola Méndez on Why We Need More Afrorriqueña Storytelling
Composer, cuatrista, and educator Fabiola Méndez debunks the trio-myth, focusing on Afro-Latinidad in her documentary, “Negrura.”
Lola Rosario
Lola – La Revolution – Rosario Aponte is a Nuyorican spoken word poet, freelance journalist, language facilitator, and cultural guardian. After trekking to 35 countries, she took a spiritually transformational three-week trip to Tanzania in 2021, which returned her to her ancestral motherland of Borinquen. Lola lives in the hermosa puebla of Loíza. Find her on YouTube @LolaLaRevolution.
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Coquí Doc Examines Threats to the Soul of Puerto Rico
“El coquí is the soul of the Puerto Rican people and of our culture.” Dr. Rafael Joglar’s words resonate in a new documentary.
Ending El Silencio on Intimate Partner Violence in Puerto Rico
The ancestors returned me to Puerto Rico to bear witness to intimate partner violence and its lethal causes and effects, including the media.
“Todo Parecía Posible” in Puerto Rico Then and Now
Watching “Todo Parecía Posible” (Everything Was Possible) is like taking a stroll down memory lane with my abuela.
“Mistura” Lets Us Taste Diversity’s Power
“I was raised to be the perfect wife.” This poignant voiceover opens Mistura as an idyllic childhood flashes across the screen – a dapperly dressed, cigar-smoking white man seated at a poolside table while children frolic in the water. Surrounded by women and other men at the Country Club, the French Ambassador to Perú enjoys […]
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” Seeks to Right Capitalism’s Role in Art
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” swaps the fairy tale for a critique of the news (and arts) crisis with a splash of philanthrocapitalism.
From Brooklyn to Borinquen, “Brownsville Bred” is A Healing Journey
With her debut, “Brownsville Bred,” Nuyorican Director Elaine Del Valle is reminding Hollywood what authentic representation looks like.
Your Watch List for the 8th Anniversary of Hurricane María
Let’s celebrate the inspirational folks working to address climate change as we approach this anniversary of Hurricane María.
Why “No Other Land” Is Particularly Resonant to This Latina
Palestinians’ unfathomable pain breaks my heart over and over again – and “No Other Land” tells their story with heartbreaking clarity.
“The Phoenician Scheme” Contemplates and Delivers on Redemption
Starring Benicio del Toro, “The Phoenician Scheme” follows a ruthless tycoon as he reconnects with his daughter and searches for redemption.