“Half Latinos” Representing in Hollywood and Beyond
Alex, Colman, Cameron, Tatyana, Selena, and all of us “half Latinos” know, Latinidad is not about DNA percentages.
V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi
V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi is a Colombian-American writer on Latinx pop culture history. Her work has been in a number of publications including the San Francisco Examiner, Refinery29, HipLatina, Bob Cut Mag, 7x7, BoldLatina, and The Bold Italic. She is also a published poet, with work in The Minison Project, BoldLatina, and The Baram House, and is currently working on her first book. Check out more of her writing and bookish endeavors.
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The Latinxs Who Made “Project Runway” the Success It Is
Ever since its premiere in 2004, the reality show Project Runway has been a fashionista favorite. Each season, a group of fashion designers competes against each other in challenges to ultimately show at New York Fashion Week and win it all. More than 20 seasons later, the show is still busy showcasing talent, including some […]
5 Latina-Authored Books to Get in Early 2026
The beautiful thing about books is that they allow you to dive into someone else’s world, and in the process, to understand them. It’s empathy made out of ink and paper. That’s why it’s important to read from various points of view, cultures, and experiences. It makes you more aware and accepting, more able to […]
We Are the Drama: Latina Celebrity Feuds, Real and Imagined
The celebrity world can be competitive, more than dramatic, and let’s face it — fake. “Friends” and collaborators in the business one day can become bitter rivals tomorrow. Now add in some Latina-ness, and the drama goes up several notches. Our reputation for being assertive, vocal, no-nonsense, and quick to go from zero to 100, […]
6 Black Shows That Were Holding it Down in the 90s
While I watched white TV shows growing up, it was the Black ones that made Latinxs like me feel part of something bigger. Thank you.
5 Must-Read AfroLatino History Books
In the effort to learn about our past – our complete, often untold story – we compiled this list of five must-read AfroLatino history books.
5 Things I Learned from John Leguizamo’s “VOCES American Historia”
With “VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos,” John Leguizamo wants us to decolonize our minds. Let’s do it.
5 Mexican Cookbooks to Get You Ready for the Carne Asada
Summer is here, so if you’re ready to become la hostess, these Mexican cookbooks will get you ready for the carne asada.
5 Latina Actresses Who Were Holding It Down on 70s TV
We’re taking it back to 70s TV to share which Latina actresses were holding it down on the small screen fifty years ago.
Arm Yourself With These Educational Podcasts
These educational podcasts teach everything from how to invest your money to what’s happening in Latinx culture to your legal rights.