Alex Russo is a (Bisexual, Latina) Icon
…at the time. Despite anti-heroine qualities like lying and scheming, at the end of the day, Alex doesn’t compromise her values. In the episode “Alex’s Choice,” she plots to save…
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“J is for Janucá” Brings Latinx Jewish Representation to Children’s Books
…going through what we went through: the mean comments from kids (and parents), the ignorance, the antisemitic remarks. It holds space for the religious and cultural traditions of a minority…
They Shouldn't Have Canceled Dolores Roach, our Latina Antihero
…magic hands and dark secrets, was giving us a Latina antihero we could root for. It’s not every day you see a character like her on screen. We were ready…
Best 2023 Latinx Performances
…in season two of Dr. Death, another highly anticipated series. Poker Face This show about a woman who has the innate ability to detect lies is from Knives Out creator,…
The Timeless Feminist Discourse of "Pride and Prejudice"
…attitude influences men’s behavior, prompting an evolution in their approach to relationships too. So, as we chuckle at the antics of Mrs. Bennet and her relentless pursuit of matrimonial success,…
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Adriana Santos Adrienne Nicole Levario Alan Baez Alejandra Martinez, MSIS Alexa De La Fuente Alicia Ramírez Alyssa Lizarraga Ana María Enciso Noguera Andrea Cañizares-Fernandez Angélica Escobar Antionette Rodriguez Antonia Gutierrez…
Why the Downfall of the 'Scream' Franchise Feels So Personal
…Palestine on social media, demanded an end to their genocide, and called out Western media bias for favoring Israel, somehow chalking up her outspokenness to anti-semitism. A day later, Ortega…
Lights, Camera, Controversy: ‘Neon’ and the Struggle for Authenticity
…under Act 27. NEON. (L to R) Emma Ferreira as Ness, Tyler Dean Flores as Santi, Jordan Mendoza as Felix, and Courtney Taylor as Mia in NEON. Cr. Courtesy of…
The Quest for Brazilian Representation in Latina Spaces
…there’s a character meant to represent a Latina. You anticipate them samba-ing their way into your heart or sprinkling some Portuguese magic, right? Nope! It’s typically all about flamenco and…
“De La Calle” Celebrates Urbano Music and the Latinx Musicians Who Make It
…how LATAM artists are influencing musicians, while also paying homage to the Romani people. It’s an anticolonial view that permeates the series in surprising, if sometimes ineffective, ways. https://youtu.be/Mk-XCAO53sA For…