Hoops have become a big part of my personal fashion identity, but most people wouldn’t know that until recently, I had been avoiding this “Latina stereotype.” For me, when I wore hoops growing up, people would begin to question my identity: “Wait, are you Latina?” Or they would automatically start speaking to me in Spanish. […]
When I first heard about Netflix’s emerging reggaetonero comedy “Neon,” I was excited – but the representation I craved was MIA.
Quantum Leap, The Boys, Gen V, Bridgerton, Grey’s Anatomy, and so many others are missing the depth and character Latinos bring.
Today, we’re plunging headlong into the captivating domain of Brazilian representation, or more precisely, the challenges it grapples with.
photo credit Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock The loss of human life in Israel and Gaza is tragic. Full stop. And as two wrongs don’t make a right, Latina journalists and activists stand against the continued violence against Palestinians and call for a ceasefire. This war has sparked intense dialogue and activism, and it’s essential that the […]
In the multiverse of being an exhausted, overworked mom, Laura Patalano is dramatizing how much señoras like us need some self care.
“La Borinqueña” writer/creator Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez discusses the superhero’s origin, her impact so far, and crowdfunding the hardcover.
From real life to TV and movies, eldest daughters have to carry everyone’s burdens and expectations and still keep it together.
Hypercompetent and strong, the new Latina stereotype may be positive but it’s still damaging. We deserve to see more of ourselves on screen.
We can’t help but feel a little ambivalent about “Hispanic Heritage Month” and our co-founders are here to help you untangle it all.