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.
Justicia and Cultura
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.
Yali Romagoza: Performance, Protest, and the Art of Not Asking for Permission
If the art world won’t invite Latina artists in, we’ll keep showing up anyway. And as Yali Romagoza has already proven, we’ll do it in style.
Meet Jose Pimienta, Author and Illustrator of “Halfway to Somewhere”
The creator of “Halfway to Somewhere” talks family dynamics, the importance of friendship, and learning about yourself.
Dear SNL, More Latino Representation, Please!
As SNL goes on to celebrate its 50th anniversary, I have one request: Give Latinos more opportunities in front of and behind the camera!
Explore Queer Love and Safe Spaces with “Ander & Santi Were Here”
“Ander & Santi Were Here” offers a wonderful counter-narrative to tragic tales of LBGTQ+ love and so is a great choice for Valentine’s Day.