“La Brega” Season 3 Lets Puerto Rican History Breathe
For “La Brega” host Alana Casanova-Burgess, podcasting uniquely lets its stories’ emotions shine, from vulnerability to tenderness.
Marisa Maldonado
Marisa Maldonado is a New York City-based public historian, former newspaper journalist, and teacher. A proud McRican — Puerto Rican father, Irish mother — she explores her roots @msmgivescontext on Instagram. Marisa also enjoys commenting on current events and reads as much as being a working mom will allow.
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“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires” Uses Culture as a Source of Empowerment
I don’t usually rent the latest Batman movie within days of its release, and I tend to prioritize drama and culture over action when selecting a film. But I love culture being used as a source of empowerment — and Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires is built entirely around that idea. Aztec Batman was made […]
“P FKN R” and the Politics of Bad Bunny
“P FKN R: How Bad Bunny Became the Voice of a Global Movement” is the rare academic book you can read without a highlighter.
Nothing New Under the Sun: America’s Latest Latin American “Intervention”
“Extraordinary” and “Audacious” are two words I’ve seen to describe President Donald Trump’s recent actions in Venezuela. But I had a different thought after waking up Saturday morning to the news that the United States military had violated the sovereignty of an independent nation. This was my thought when I read that the American military […]
8 Books to Read to Learn the Story of Latinidad
Check out these eight books that dive into the story of Latinidad – and give us roadmaps for moving forward.
“Historias Unknown” Podcast Feels Like Chisme, Gives Truth
Hosted by Cristina Lumague and Carmen Hernandez, “Historias Unknown” covers serious topics in Latin American history with hope and humor.
Meet the Mujeres Behind the Latinx Storytellers Conference
Alex Villasante and Inés Ayala share why the Latinx Storytellers Conference is giving prepublished authors “access, craft, and community.”
We Need the Voice Behind “Detained,” a Memoir of Child Separation
“Detained” is the first memoir written by a child detained at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump’s first term.
“Archive of Unknown Universes” May Just Be Your Next Favorite Beach Read
I expected “Archive of Unknown Universes” to teach me about the Salvadoran Civil War. I didn’t expect it to also be my perfect beach read.
Voting Rights and Suppression – The Story We Need More Of
Media is largely ignoring how the Trump Administration is chipping away at voting rights so we have to do the work to educate ourselves.