As a Latina, I Hate Che Díaz. Here’s Why.
Che Diaz, the first Latinx main character in the SATC franchise, is a queer cliché and that’s not the type of representation we need.
TV
How Hulu’s “This Fool” is Addressing Men’s Mental Health
“This Fool” depicts men contending with mental health issues and that makes it one of the most significant shows for Latinx culture.
The Enthralling Horror of “Black Mirror”
Season 6 of “Black Mirror” goes beyond the consequences of tech, exploring horrors that are more likely to happen unless we fight for change.
“The Purge” Shows the Power of Women of Color’s Exhaustion
In “The Purge” TV show, Jane and Penelope’s weariness is their path to rejecting the rules of a society that doesn’t value them.
How Everyone on S2 of “The Bear” Dives Into Self-Growth
S2 of “The Bear” dives into generational trauma and uplifts its BIPOC characters. As they say, every second counts—toward self-growth.
“Never Have I Ever” Taught Me How to Talk to My Mother
I never saw my particularly-fraught relationship with my Colombian immigrant mom represented, until I stumbled on “Never Have I Ever.”
The Barbie Telenovela Crossover Was Formative for Latinas
Both Barbies and telenovelas peaked at the turn of the millennium, leading to an implosion of feminine world-building for Latinas like me.
“How To Get Rich” – Is This Sound Financial Advice?
When I noticed Netflix’s “How To Get Rich,” I felt a dose of relief and skepticism as an eldest immigrant daughter curious about finances.
How ‘Jane the Virgin’ Launched a New Generation of Strong Latina Leads
‘Jane the Virgin’ brought forth a new era of millennial, high-quality telenovelas showing strong Latina leads.
Q+A with Aaron Mark, creator of “The Horror of Dolores Roach”
On creating a Latina serial killer in “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” writer Aaron Mark says “Justina Machado should …play Walter White.”