Celebrating the Queen of Las Vegas, Afro-Cubana Lola Falana
Afro-Cubana Lola Falana was the IT girl of the ‘70s. May we learn more about and celebrate her as a true inspiration.
Awards
Ke Huy Quan Finally Gets His Flowers
With “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” Ke Huy Quan reclaimed his rightful place as an actor, but Asian communities remain underrepresented.
Put Respect on Raquel Welch’s Name
Raquel Welch has died and we should take a moment to give this Latina icon the credit, respect, and admiration that she deserves.
Latinx Leaders on Succeeding in Hollywood
Wondering what we need to do to start succeeding in Hollywood? Let’s turn to what Latinx leaders in the industry have said needs to happen.
Keke Palmer Better Get Nominated For “Nope”
If you haven’t seen Jordan Peele’s latest work of art, Nope should be your next movie night. Aside from the mysterious extraterrestrial horror that will have you at the edge of your seat, what really makes this film shine is Keke Palmer.
Encanto’s Oscar Win is a Win for Latin Representation
‘Encanto’s’ Oscar win shows those in power should do everything they can to ensure that media is a true reflection of humanity’s multiculturalism.
Latinas Winning (Acting) Awards
Latina representation is seriously lacking in Hollywood. That’s why we give so much love, admiration, and appreciation to the actresses who have broken barriers and been recognized for their stellar work. In the acting world, an Oscar or an Emmy is a huge accomplishment – proof that your work is great and that your peers recognize it. That’s why I wanted to highlight the Latina actresses who have received one of these statuettes for their work. Here’s to many more Latinas joining their ranks!
The Oscars Made 118 Nominations, Only 5 Latinx Artists Were Recognized
Yesterday, the Oscar nominations were released and while we celebrate that for the first time in history two women (and one woman of color!) have been nominated in the Best Director category, we couldn’t help but notice the lack of Latinx representation. This year, only five Latinx folks were nominated in four categories: Best Documentary […]
Nominating 3 Women Directors Isn’t Changing The Golden Globes
On Wednesday, the nominations for the 2021 Golden Globes were announced. Almost every article (correctly) celebrated that there was more than one female director nominated for the first time in history. In fact, three women directors Regina King, Chloe Zhao, and Emerald Fennell got Golden Globes nods. However, looking beyond that category, not much has […]
What Three Latinas Have to Say About the Emmy Nominations
The Latinx community had a great year in television. Pose. Vida. One Day at a Time. The list goes on. The Television Academy should have celebrated our stars but they didn’t. As we work towards fixing that, let’s take a minute and listen to the Latinas who are making the case that the Academy can and must do better. Finally – we agree on something!