Take it From a Mexican: “Emilia Pérez” is Trash
“Emilia Pérez” is yet another example of Mexican struggles and culture being exploited for the benefit and ego of non-Mexicans.
Justicia and Cultura
Lessons for Today from 1987’s “Born in East L.A.”
The 1987 film, “Born in East L.A.” satirizes the blunt and often insensitive nature of immigration enforcement. Nothing’s changed.
The Press Should Stop Ignoring Latina Artists
Latina visual artists are overlooked, undervalued, and underpaid. The mainstream press ignores them, but not us at Latina Media Co.
Fernanda Torres and Brazil’s Complicated History with the Oscars
Fernanda Torres getting not just the Oscars nomination but win will avenge her mother’s loss and the Academy’s many snubs of Brazil.
We Need More Latina Superheroes
Here’s to the Latina superheroes who already exist and the ones we’re still waiting for. Because it’s about time we saved the world, too.
As Featured in “Sing Sing,” RTA Teaches More than Art
“The RTA program was the best thing that came to my life,” says a 59-year old Latina after being incarcerated for two decades.
2024 Superlatives in Latina Media
2024 was A YEAR. Looking back, here are our superlatives in Latina media – our favorites (and most random moments) of the year. Best Rom-Com: Música Staring our girl Camila Mendes and Brazilian filmmaker Rudy Mancuso, this SXSW and Prime Video rom-com has all the things. Beautiful people falling in love. A hilarious take on […]
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.
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.