While Brazil might be Latin America’s largest country, Brazilian representation in US media is in short supply – but hopefully not for long.
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Let’s Celebrate ‘Gossip Girl’ Luna La While We Can
by Ces Herediaby Ces HerediaZión Moreno’s Luna La made the recently-canceled version of “Gossip Girl” my favorite – so let’s enjoy the two seasons we got of her!
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Hidden Healers Promotes Mental Health Via Cultural Connections
MTV and Paramount Media’s new digital series, Hidden Healers, makes the connection between mental health and culture.
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Three Decades After ‘American Me’ Debut, New Podcast Explores the Movie’s Impact and Deadly Aftermath
With the ‘More Than A Movie: American Me’ podcast, Alex Fumero is delving into the film’s legacy of violence and underr-ecognized achievement.
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Q+A With Guadalupe García McCall, Author of “Echoes of Grace”
With beautiful prose, relatable characters, and unflinching commentary, Guadalupe García McCall’s “Echoes of Grace” is a definite must-read.
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In “The Bear,” incomparable Nuyorican actress and writer Liza Colón-Zayas plays Tina, a no-nonsense, long-time employee and family friend.
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What ‘Book of Love’ Gets Wrong About Mexican Women
by Ces Herediaby Ces Heredia“Book of Love” turns out to be just one more instance of Hollywood portraying Mexican women as “spicy,” sex-crazed, and shallow.
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Wondering what we need to do to start succeeding in Hollywood? Let’s turn to what Latinx leaders in the industry have said needs to happen.
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“A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad” Is a Hard But Necessary Watch
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzNetflix’s A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad is a Chilean and German documentary series with much to teach us. But warning, it includes details of sexual abuse of minors, coercion of women, domestic violence, and torture that are deeply disturbing.
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“Mosquita y Mari” is a special, one-of-a-kind gem for our community. Ten years after its premiere, it’s time we should honor it as such.