Two Latinx Heroes to Celebrate in "The Umbrella Academy"
…Another Latinx who is kicking ass on The Umbrella Academy is Diego Hargreeves, played by Chicano actor David Castañeda. He has appeared in films including Sicario: Day of the Soldado…
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Three Decades After ‘American Me’ Debut, New Podcast Explores the Movie’s Impact and Deadly Aftermath
…is a travesty. This could have been our Godfather or at the very least the Chicano Godfather.” By conducting interviews with actors who participated in the film and former La…
5 New Books to Read for Latinx Heritage Month
…Inspired by the stories of her own family, Fajardo-Anstine has stated that she wrote Woman of Light because she, “wanted other Chicano and Indigenous people, people coming from multicultural backgrounds…
5 One-Season Latinx Shows That Deserved More
…Living Color, and had skits including a take on West Side Story, “Chicano Militant Minute,” “Illegal Alien Makeovers,” “Learning to Vogue,” “Totally True Urban Legends.” House of Buggin’ lasted 11…
What I Learned by Watching PBS' 'Latino Americans'
…were the most decorated veterans of any other group. The Origins of the Word “Chicano” https://www.instagram.com/p/CNGHAw5lTtS/ Do you know where the word “Chicano” comes from? In episode five of Latino…
Bad Bunny as 'El Muerto' Is Not The Hero We Deserve
…as to be nearly non-existent in the Marvel comics. But the most important thing for me, as a Chicano, is how his casting in this role demonstrates that production companies…
'The Lincoln Lawyer' Makes Culture an Every-Day Thing
…the 2011 movie The Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller was conceived and written as Mexican American from the start. His story is never just about being Chicano, but that is still…
Why Disney+ Should Pick ‘Ghost Rider' Back Up
…played by Gabriel Luna, and with his addition, he advances how Latinx people are portrayed on the show by centering the Chicano experience. Unlike Yo-Yo, who was from Colombia and…
Five Classic Films Where Non-Latinx Actors Play Us
…Filipino, Cherokee, and Scots-Irish. In 1987, he brought the amazing story of the first Chicano rockstar, Ritchie Valens, to the silver screen. Lou is also known for playing Latinos Angel…
5 Films Based on Epic Moments in Latinx History
…film you should know about is Cesar Chavez. Starring Michael Peña in the title role, the 2014 movie follows the iconic Chicano activist and union leader as he fights for…