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.
Justicia and Cultura
How Nuyorican Actress Liza Colón-Zayas Brought Her Love of Food to “The Bear”
In “The Bear,” incomparable Nuyorican actress and writer Liza Colón-Zayas plays Tina, a no-nonsense, long-time employee and family friend.
What ‘Book of Love’ Gets Wrong About Mexican Women
“Book of Love” turns out to be just one more instance of Hollywood portraying Mexican women as “spicy,” sex-crazed, and shallow.
Latinx Leaders on Succeeding in Hollywood
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.
“A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad” Is a Hard But Necessary Watch
Netflix’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.
Ten Years Later, It’s Time to Celebrate “Mosquita y Mari”
“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.
Jewish Latines Deserve Representation, Too
Like many Latines out there, I grew up watching telenovelas with my mom and my grandma. I loved the rags-to-riches romances. You know the type – the kind of stories that made me believe that one day I, too, would find the person who would wait for me as I walked down the aisle, dressed […]
“Somewhere We Are Human” Illuminates the Undocumented Experience
“Somewhere We Are Human” is a new anthology created by currently or formerly undocumented people. Curated by Reyna Grande and Sonia Guiñansaca, the entries range from visual art to personal essays (with poetry, arguably, in between), with authors, artists, and curators hail from Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Inherently this book shapes an understanding of immigration usually left out of US textbooks.
#TheLatinaPress: The Roe Issue
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is gut wrenching, but we will never relinquish our power.
Five Must-Read Latinx Summer Books
It’s officially summer so, of course, we at LatinaMedia.Co found five must-read Latinx summer books for all your poolside needs.