How Media Shaped Carnival, The Biggest Party in The World
For over four centuries, Brazilian media and Carnival have shaped each other, even if their relationship started off rocky.
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8 Books to Read to Learn the Story of Latinidad
Check out these eight books that dive into the story of Latinidad – and give us roadmaps for moving forward.
“Historias Unknown” Podcast Feels Like Chisme, Gives Truth
Hosted by Cristina Lumague and Carmen Hernandez, “Historias Unknown” covers serious topics in Latin American history with hope and humor.
5 Must-Read AfroLatino History Books
In the effort to learn about our past – our complete, often untold story – we compiled this list of five must-read AfroLatino history books.
So Much of the News Got it Wrong About Hinchcliffe and Puerto Rico
Let’s look beyond the media headlines and dig into the nuances of the Puerto Rico if you really want to understand how we vote.
“Celestina Cordero Molina, Siempre Viva” is a Necessary Anthology
Celestina Cordero Molina was a founding mother of Puerto Rico’s education system and a new anthology recognizes her importance.
Why Brazilian Horror Matters
Horror is ripe for place-based innovation as it invites reflections on what destabilizes society, something Brazilian filmmakers know about.
“They Shot the Piano Player” – A False Documentary on a True Music (and Political) Story
Sometimes, the best true stories are fiction, at least in part. That’s the case of animated false documentary, “They Shot the Piano Player.”
“La Llorona,” Indigenous History, and Guatemala’s Political Amnesia
With oppression and amnesia as the status quo, “La Llorona” provides a counter-story to the narrative that Indigenous people are powerless.
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.