The Frog and Toad book series written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel was one of the major reasons that I fell in love with reading. As a child, I speedily advanced through small-print chapter books like Percy Jackson and The Chronicles of Narnia. But in the end, I always came back to these books for […]
Don’t let anyone tell you Latinx people don’t make films. We do – and every year there’s a bevy of movies starring, directed, and centering people at Sundance. Do we then get invited to the right meetings and receive big Hollywood deals that put our stories in front of audiences around the world? If you […]
Raquel Reichard is many things. She’s an award-winning journalist and editor who focuses on Latinidad, reproductive justice, and wellness. She’s the Deputy Director for Refinery29’s Latine vertical Somos. She’s a great friend and mentor with a kind heart. She’s a Cancer, and now she’s a published author. Raquel’s debut book Self-Care For Latinas: 100+ Ways […]
Yes, Society of the Snow (La Sociedad de la Nieve) is an inspiring movie about survival against all odds and the power of the human spirit. But to be more specific, it’s a story about how in the darkest times, people find strength in each other. It isn’t a new theme. There are many narratives […]
Now that our collective obsession with our most recent Internet Boyfriend, Pedro Pascal, seems to be dying down a bit (I’ll love you forever, Pedrito) maybe it’s time we shift our focus over to a newer, fresher face. A New Year is the perfect time to fangirl (and, okay, slightly obsess) over a new Latinx […]
New year, new series! We’re excited for all the 2024 Latina shows scheduled for the coming months. As usual, TV networks and streaming services are gearing up with a huge collection of premieres and renewed series. Fortunately, there is an increasing variety of content created by, starring, and directed by Latinos. So check out my […]
“You know, she was utterly fearless,” says Carey Mulligan when speaking of Felicia Montealegre Bernstein. Mulligan knows this better than most, having spent much of the last five years with Felicia Montealegre Bernstein, the woman married to American composer, Leonard Bernstein. The world knows of Leonard Bernstein and his broad and considerable contributions to composing, […]
Britney Spears has been a superstar since her breakthrough hit Baby One More Time in 1998. This year, she rehashed her journey from then to now in her book The Woman in Me. It’s a conversational, approachable, and honest tell-all about her childhood, teen years, family dynamics, and the years she lost due to her […]
I’m nostalgic for the Disney Channel period that revolved around Lizzie McGuire (2001), The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005), Hannah Montana (2006), and Wizards of Waverly Place (2007). After That’s So Raven ended in 2007, Selena Gomez took on the role of Alex Russo — the only ethnic heroine on a Disney sitcom […]
Vibrant, moving, and epitomizing the struggles and hardships in life with the ability to shine brightly regardless, The Color Purple sparkles. The cast delivers top-tier performances, the direction and cinematography sing, and every scene matters. Besides the acting, the music is playlist-worthy with its mind-blowing songs that make me recall the dance numbers accompanying each […]