We Need More Latina Superheroes
Here’s to the Latina superheroes who already exist and the ones we’re still waiting for. Because it’s about time we saved the world, too.
Justicia and Cultura
As Featured in “Sing Sing,” RTA Teaches More than Art
“The RTA program was the best thing that came to my life,” says a 59-year old Latina after being incarcerated for two decades.
2024 Superlatives in Latina Media
2024 was A YEAR. Looking back, here are our superlatives in Latina media – our favorites (and most random moments) of the year. Best Rom-Com: Música Staring our girl Camila Mendes and Brazilian filmmaker Rudy Mancuso, this SXSW and Prime Video rom-com has all the things. Beautiful people falling in love. A hilarious take on […]
The Best Latinx Books of 2024
It has been a fantastic year for Latinx books so we’re thrilled to select our top ten new publications of 2024.
Selena Gomez, Eugenio Derbez, and the Weight of Language in Representation
Why this story goes beyond one performance to questions of belonging and identity
Disney Parks Expansion Means More Latinx Representation
“Coco” and “Encanto” are getting their own rides as part of Disney Parks Expansion and this Latina has suggestions for the creative teams.
We Need Telenovelas’ Validation of Female Rage
Female rage is a form of resistance. Let’s use our anger to fight the oppressors – just like our telenovela heroines show us.
“But What Will People Say?” Helps Immigrant Communities Build Mental Health
Immigrant communities are facing mental health issues. Thankfully, there are resources like Sahaj Kaur Kohli’s “But What Will People Say?”
The Era of the American News Influencer
Pew’s new study raises questions about how we consume information and the role of bias in journalism.
Oh, So You Wanna Talk about Latino Men? Me Too
If there is one thing guaranteed after a disappointing election, it’s bad takes attempting to explain it. Queue the commentary on Latino men.