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.
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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.
Reconnecting with ‘Yo Soy Betty, La Fea’ 20 Years Later
Re-watching the hit Colombian telenovela ‘Yo Soy Betty, La Fea’ offers this Costa Rican fan plenty of reflection opportunities.
The Fallout: A Generation Fighting For Their Lives
The Fallout captures the emotionally grueling aftermath of a high school shooting, and at the four-year mark of Parkland, we’re reminded how Gen-Z is still fighting for their lives. TW: The following article discusses school shootings and gun violence. Mass shootings happen fast…really fast. In 24 minutes, 10 were murdered in Santa Fe High School. […]