Maquicienta Is Building a Thoughtful, Feminine-First Internet
With YouTube videos stretching over half an hour, Maquicienta guides her audience through dissecting how systems interfere with our autonomy.
Mujeres to Follow
René Peña-Govea Talks Debut Novel “Estela, Undrowning”
By debut author René Peña-Govea, “Estela, Undrowning” is a vibrant and necessary response to questions of identity, belonging, and justice.
Op-Ed: Why I Tell the Story of a Mexican Queen in “The Other Moctezuma Girls”
“The Other Moctezuma Girls” honors this Mexican empress, who earned her place in our hearts long before we even knew her name.
Dolores Huerta Deserves Our Support – She’s Not the Only One
We now know the truth about Cesar Chavez – so let’s rename the streets, honor Dolores Huerta, and show up for survivors more broadly.
5 Latina-Authored Books to Get in Early 2026
The beautiful thing about books is that they allow you to dive into someone else’s world, and in the process, to understand them. It’s empathy made out of ink and paper. That’s why it’s important to read from various points of view, cultures, and experiences. It makes you more aware and accepting, more able to […]
7 Latina Body Positive Books to Read This Holiday Season
This holiday season, I’m pushing back on my family’s “little” comments about my body, a skill I learned from Latina body positive books.
Miss Universe Mexico 2025 Fátima Bosch Already Won
Miss Universe Mexico 2025 Fátima Bosch has already won by reminding us that you don’t have to be calladita to be respected.
In “Tales of a Latina,” Representation Isn’t a Trend – It’s a Responsibility
From beauty and comedy to legacy and healing, each guest on Season 1 of my “Tales of a Latina” podcast reminded me what it means to be seen.
Cardi B Uses Interviews to Share Her Caribbean Values
Watching her interviews, Cardi B made me laugh a lot – and nod my head as she affirmed Caribbean values and ideals.
Op-Ed: Why I’m Building the Sacred Femicore Cinematic Universe
Sacred Femicore is the alchemy of resilience and imagination that women, Latinas, and queer folks create – and it’s the center of my films.