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.
Justicia and Cultura
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.
Letter from the Editor on the Day After the Election
The day after the election, I am raw and rageful. Today I mourn but I also hope the ensuing disaster galvanizes us to truly transform society.
So Much of the News Got it Wrong About Hinchcliffe and Puerto Rico
Let’s look beyond the media headlines and dig into the nuances of the Puerto Rico if you really want to understand how we vote.
“Purple Hearts” is More Propoganda than Romance
As a lover of rom-coms, I wanted to like “Purple Hearts,” but this Netflix film isn’t a feel-good love story. It’s just right-wing propaganda.