Remembering Abraham Quintanilla, Selena’s Father & Patriarch of Tejano Music
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., father of the late Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla, died yesterday, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 86.
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The Limits and My Love for the Old Latinx Films of My Youth
A Gen X/Millennial middle-aged kid looks back at the old Latinx films she grew up and sees promise and failure.
“Selena y Los Dinos” Gives Us Personal Look at the Singer
I was skeptical when I learned about the documentary, “Selena y Los Dinos,” thinking there couldn’t be anything left to tell. I was wrong.
9 Latinx Films to Catch at Sundance 2025
Musicals. Documentaries. Musical documentaries. Here is your Latinx feature film watch list for Sundance 2025!
5 Important Latina Magazine Covers to Know
To document Latina history and serve as inspiration, here are five important Latina magazine covers of major US publications.
A Love Letter to Selena Quintanilla
“Selena” was one of the most important films of my youth, marking the first time this Mexican American millennial saw myself on screen.
“Selena & Yolanda” Deserves the Outrage
Mexican Americans and Selena fans see “Yolanda & Selena” for what it is: a true-crime network’s exploitation of the tragic death of an icon.
NALIP & Organizing Latinx Power in Hollywood for 25 Years
Ahead of their 25th anniversary, LatinaMedia.Co talked progress, achievements, and next steps with NALIP Executive Director Diana Luna
Q+A With Marisa Tirado, Author of ‘Selena Didn’t Know Spanish Either’
Check out this interview with Chicana, Puerto Rican, and New Mexican Marisa Tirado on her “Selena Didn’t Know Spanish Either.”
10 Latina-Led Movies To Watch Ahead of International Women’s Day
As we get close to International Women’s Day (March 8), let’s take a moment to highlight some feel-good Latina-led films.