Women of Color in Film Don’t Deserve the Hate
The pattern of women of color getting so much hate for just being cast in film and TV adaptations has to stop. They deserve better!
Justicia and Cultura
Trump, Hollywood, and How We Fail Latinas in the Military
Hollywood pretends that if Latinas in the military work hard they’ll succeed. Trump is spitting in the face of that narrative.
5 Latinx Documentaries that Showcase Resistance
To fuel our inner fire, here are five Latinx documentaries that chronicle moments of legendary resistance from our peoples.
5 Steps to Better Your Media Consumption
Let’s not fall for the Trump Administration’s tactic of “shock and awe” by practicing better media consumption.
Elsa María Meléndez: Sewing Resistance, Stitching Truths
Through textiles, Elsa María Meléndez creates raw, unapologetic takedowns of Puerto Rico’s colonial status. She should be a household name.
Immigrants Are More Than Our Labor
Growing up, I was taught that my family of immigrants brought me to the U.S. to work, to labor, to take advantage of this country’s opportunities. This message was often echoed in the news, at church, and in pop culture. I still remember the scene in Selena where Edward James Olmos tells Jennifer Lopez that […]
The 2025 Oscars and the Limitations of Latinx Representation
At the 2025 Oscars, the Academy patted itself on the back again while Latinx creatives remain sidelined, despite our essential contributions.
It’s Past Time to be Done with Toxic Telenovelas Male Leads
Not until my 20s did I start realizing how seeing telenovelas romanticize toxic male behavior had affected me to a scary and unhealthy point.
With “Emilia Pérez,” Adriana Paz is Stuck in an Impossible Position
Left alone to defend her French director’s vision, Mexican actress Adriana Paz is stuck in the position of “Emilia Pérez’s” cultural shield.
5 Movie Soundtracks That Live Rent-Free in My Head
Great soundtracks become characters in their own right and these five hype me up and give me a reason to dance in my kitchen.