The Quest for Brazilian Representation in Latina Spaces
…Now, why the confusion, you ask? It all boils down to language. One of the most exasperating aspects for us Brazilians is when people presume we’re just tourists from a…
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“At the Gates” Makes White Supremacy the Villain
…dynamic can obscure all sorts of behaviors, the good, the comprised, and the truly evil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GepNR-8dvco “At the Gates” exists inside that obscurity. It opens with Ana (Vanessa Benavente) taking…
5 Fall Latinx Books to Have on Your Radar
…now follows that up with her latest, entitled The Fall of Whit Rivera (how autumn-perfect is that cover?!). Published on October 10, this YA “snug and cozy autumn rom-com” introduces…
“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…
TheLatinaPress Nº31: Adios y Abrazos
…shed a light on the devastation seen across communities along the coast of Mexico in her piece “Community Rallies to Support Hurricane Otis Survivors in Mexico.” These Latina voices in…
“You Were My First Boyfriend” Finds the Uncomfortable in Teen Stories
…girl becomes a grown-up. But you’d be wrong. From filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo, You Were My First Boyfriend pushes the boundaries of the classic teen coming-of-age story while visiting your favorite…
Latine Voices for Peace: Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War
…our communities. We know the majority of newsrooms are dominated by white men, that’s why we’re highlighting the Latine writers and journalists who are helping to make a difference. How…
As a Journalist, "The Morning Show" is Like Coming Home
…takes place behind the cameras, portraying what the media has become (especially huge money makers like morning shows) – infotainment rather than news, titillation instead of information. From the first…
How 'Sex Education' Redefines On-Screen Intimacy and Celebrates Diversity
…all its characters to safe harbor with coherent denouements and naive but oh-so-necessary morals. From the impossibility of going from masturbation to love-filled intercourse, from frustrated life in a trailer…
10 Latine Horror Recommendations for Halloween
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! There’s a chill in the air, your cafecito has never felt more comforting, and Halloween is just around the corner. Fall is…