Con Texto: Sci-Fi Meets Latinidad – What “Andor” Gets Right
In the second edition of Con Texto, a monthly entertainment drop in partnership with The Latinx Collective, we talk Bad Bunny, Andor, y más.
In the second edition of Con Texto, a monthly entertainment drop in partnership with The Latinx Collective, we talk Bad Bunny, Andor, y más.
Bix Caleen’s journey isn’t just one of loss, but also a strength that calls back the sacrifices made by many immigrant women worldwide.
Diego Luna’s “Andor” is at its best when it’s critiquing authoritarianism, reflecting and skewering today’s MAGA politics.
“The Acolyte” works because of its broader human struggles, which add to the typical Star Wars’ Force maneuvers, combat, and stunning vistas.
Disney+’s “Ahsoka” proves viewers want more complex, opinionated women — and they want to see how this influences their friendships.
In Issue 18, #TheLatinaPress takes on Heritage Month and the good, bad, and the ugly of the Latinx experience.
Out of all that makes “Andor” special, its portrayal of Latinidad might just be the most important thing for our communities.
By making their stage names sound more “American” (aka what white people perceive as being from the US), Latinx actors often avoid getting pigeonholed as the stereotypical criminals, janitors, maids, etc., even if the practice contributes to our erasure.
In these dark time, I want to visit a future where together we “boldy go where no one has gone before.” You know? So join me in celebrating these, my favorite Latinxs in space.