Hypercompetent and strong, the new Latina stereotype may be positive but it’s still damaging. We deserve to see more of ourselves on screen.
Gentefied
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‘Jane the Virgin’ brought forth a new era of millennial, high-quality telenovelas showing strong Latina leads.
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As we close out espooky season, we thank members of #TheLatinaPress who are covering all things scary, fall, and familial.
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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.
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“Mosquita y Mari” is a special, one-of-a-kind gem for our community. Ten years after its premiere, it’s time we should honor it as such.
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There are lots of problems keeping Latinx from getting the recognition in Hollywood that we deserve. Getting our authentic stories on screen is hard, but sometimes it seems like keeping…
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The Valet has a little bit of everything—gentrification, family dynamics, love and heartbreak, friendship, grief, and relatable Latinx humor.
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Justicia and CulturaWhat We're Watching
Why Disney+ Should Pick ‘Ghost Rider’ Back Up
by Ingrid Cruzby Ingrid CruzRobbie Reyes, aka Ghost Rider, played by Gabriel Luna, advances how Marvel portrays Latinx by centering the Chicano experience.
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In #TheLatinaPress Issue 10, we look back on the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the cancellation of ‘Gentefied,’ and Latinas many contributions to fashion.
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Justicia and CulturaWhat We're Watching
‘Gentefied’ Is the Latest Casualty of Capitalism and I’m Mad
Finding out last week that Netflix had canceled ‘Gentefied’ after only two seasons felt like a gut-punch. And I know what to blame: capitalism.