#TheLatinaPress: Issue 12
In this issue of #TheLatinaPress, we celebrate Ariana DeBose’s historic Oscar win, look back on Women’s History Month, and recommend Refinery29’s new series, ‘Cuerpo.’
Selena
4 JLo Movies to Watch Before ‘Marry Me’ Comes Out
To prepare for JLo’s new movie, Marry Me, I went into the JLo vault and rewatched some of my favorite movies of hers. My movie marathon made me realize how much these films shaped my career path and how much JLo inspired me to be a boss-ass woman.
#TheLatinaPress: Issue 2
A partnership between #WeAllGrow Latina and LatinaMedia.Co MENTAL HEALTH May was mental health awareness month and our mujeres aka #TheLatinaPress gave us what we needed! At HipLatina, Shayne Rodriguez Thompson broke down the cultural narratives Latinas face. Whether it’s our famous work ethic, the stigma around seeking therapy, or figuring out how to take better care of […]
F*ck Spanish: How To Embrace Your Mother Tongue Without Feeling Guilty
Seriously though, I am in awe of Spanish speakers. The language is beautiful and chaotic to my English ears, and after years of classes on the subject, I have a deep respect for (and jealousy of) those who learn Spanish at any point in their lifetime. But being Latinx isn’t bingo; you don’t need to cover the “right” squares to win.
30 Million Latinas on “Selena: The Series”
“Selena: The Series” debuted on Netflix last week and Latinas, well, we have THOUGHTS. Pretty much every single one of us. So while we’re normally agitating for more Latina critics, we know we can’t just sit back and savor this moment – we have to support these mujeres problématicas, defending them against the “why-can’t-Latinos-just-support-each-other” crew (otherwise known as men).
2019 Belongs to Jennifer Lopez
With just days left of 2019, I’ve started reflecting on the past year. And to be frank, it’s been a tough one. From the racist that continues to run this country, to the beginning of the 2020 Democratic Race, to the less serious decision to make Cats into a film (something no one asked for, […]