This Pride, QWOC Film Fest Walked the Walk
QWOC Film Fest walks with the integrity that follows two decades of honoring local legacies and the struggles of the global majority.
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‘With Love’ Season Two Is A Refreshing Take on Latinx Love (and Sex!)
Whenever I think of the phrase “happily ever after” the first image that comes to mind is Cinderella and her Prince Charming waving from the back of a horse-drawn carriage (understandable since we’ve been conditioned by movies and fairytales to believe that’s what a happy ending looks like); I rarely think about people who don’t […]
TheLatinaPress Nº26: LALIFF, la Mente, y Pride
#TheLatinaPress is covering LALIFF, la mente, and Pride this month, proving once again just how diverse and beautiful our community is.
Six Latine Shows and People to Watch This Pride
People celebrate Pride in different ways but it’s always a good idea to support queer Latine representation in entertainment.
I Can’t Protect ODAAT’s Elena From My Family
The disdain my parents have for ODAAT Elena is blatant. I want to protect her, like I have myself, but her sitcom trappings make it impossible.
Bleaching Bookshelves: An Analysis of Recent Book Bans in America
The target of school book bans isn’t explicit material – but stories that normalize LGBTQ and kids of color’s experiences.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Made This Cis Gay Latina Reconcile With Her Femininity
I had to fall in love with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ to make peace with a part of my identity that I had blocked and repressed — my femininity.
In SXSW’s “Problemista,” Julio Torres Whimsically Skewers US Meritocracy
Julio Torres’ “Problemista” is a unique, hilarious, and poignant look at what it takes for marginalized folks to make their dreams a reality.
Ten Years Later, It’s Time to Celebrate “Mosquita y Mari”
“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.
‘Love, Victor’ Concludes With Bittersweet Finale
I appreciate ‘Love, Victor’ for its commitment to showing the realities of life as a queer person of color. It never held back.