Latinxs have long had a difficult relationship with Hollywood. We are constantly fighting to get representation on the silver screen, despite being 62.1 million strong in the U.S. When we…
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PBS’ ‘Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped A Nation’ teaches our history-what makes it complicated and what should make us proud.
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These five Latinx literary classics started genres, inspired countless writers, and made it onto reading lists across the nation.
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We want to share Latinx movie history in Hollywood, and part of that is the many times that non-Latinx actors played Latinx parts.
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Latinxs have always been part of the movies – way back in The Silent Era of filmmaking, we were starring in films you can stream today.
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There is a problem with Latinx representation in film and history books. These five historical Latinx films help right that wrong.
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We, as Latinxs, are trying to piece together our histories and these five shows and movies are a great place to start recovering our past.
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Thanks to our abuelitas, moms, and tias, we’re nostalgic for these trendsetting, classic telenovelas, the ones that defined the genre for decades to come.
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So, what are the books that are going to help us feel seen and represented, fill our days with wonderful narratives, and teach us a thing or two in 2022? We did the research, and found five books, penned by Latinas, that you’ll definitely want to pick up this new year.
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The following Latina writers not only make an impact with readers with their work — but they also wowed their peers and earned numerous prestigious organizations — paving the way for more Latina authors. Let’s celebrate them!