20 Years Later, ‘American Family’ Still Matters
Trying to speak up for a diverse community adds a lot of pressure, but the 20-year-old ‘American Family’ shows it can be done.
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Despite its Latine Stars, “Now & Then” is Easily Forgotten
The issue with Now & Then isn’t that its characters are uninteresting, or the story seems very familiar – though at times, both are true.
What I Learned by Watching PBS’ ‘Latino Americans’
PBS’ ‘Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped A Nation’ teaches our history-what makes it complicated and what should make us proud.
Todo Para ‘The Garcias’
Following a super mezclado family, ‘The Garcias’ features a beautiful blend of interests, cultures, businesses, and ages.
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Makes Culture an Every-Day Thing
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ isn’t a show about how its the titular character, Mickey Haller, is Mexican American. And that’s a good thing.
Amazon’s “Undone” Delivers Hope for Marginalized Latinas
‘Undone’ might seem like a regular comedy-drama with a dash of fantasy, but the psychological and philosophical aspects make it deeper.
Why Disney+ Should Pick ‘Ghost Rider’ Back Up
Robbie Reyes, aka Ghost Rider, played by Gabriel Luna, advances how Marvel portrays Latinx by centering the Chicano experience.
Why I’m Excited for Selena Gomez’s Latinx Sixteen Candles
The Latinx Sixteen Candles is a chance to celebrate our culture and provide representation that is much more nuanced than the original.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Continues To Nail Relationship Dynamics in Season Four
While I’d recommend ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ for the aesthetic, it’s the exploration of relationship dynamics that really hits the mark.
The Latinas of ‘Euphoria’ Leave Me Wanting More
Euphoria’s two Latina characters, Maddy and Kat, offer more fuel to the backlash fire, deepening rather than undercutting Latina stereotypes.