#TheLatinaPress Nº21
At the start of a new year, everyone is looking for a little inspiration – we’ve got you covered with #TheLatinaPress Nº21, featuring Latina journalists, watchlists, and change makers.
The Latest
“Will Trent” Review: We Deserve This Representation Too
As the titular character on ABC’s “Will Trent,” Ramón Rodríguez doesn’t just carry the show – he makes it soar.
Mo: On Being a Minority Within a Minority
It used to be that immigrants on TV were almost exclusively Latinx but that’s been changing thanks to show’s like Netflix’s “Mo.”
The Best Latinx Novels of the Year
The following five Latinx novels have popped up on numerous best-of lists for 2022 and deserve every accolade.
Latinx Holiday Movies to Close Out Your Year
Check out these cute, cozy, Latinx holiday movies while it’s still 2022. They all star Latinx actors playing Latinx characters – finally!
Q+A With Yesika Salgado, Author of “Corazón,” “Tesoro,” and “Hermosa”
Self-proclaimed “fat, fly, brown” poet Yesika Salgado is beloved for her vulnerable, honest, and forthright voice.
Lupin is the Nuanced Immigrant Representation We Need
In 2021, the French-language Netflix series Lupin took over, becoming the first French series to debut on Netflix’s U.S. top 10 list. Well-made and brilliantly paced, the show gave us suspense, intrigue, and beautiful shots of Paris. It also introduced us to Assane Diop, portrayed by Omar Sy. If you haven’t seen the show yet, […]
5 Classic Cholo Films You Must See
These iconic Cholo films showcase Chicanos’ pride in our heritage, toughness in the face of violence, and love for our barrios.
Filmmakers Team Up To Make Haitian Historical Fiction Podcast “Prestige”
What started off as an insightful discovery about Afro-Latinx history turned into an independently-ran podcast – Prestige.
Netflix’s Wednesday Explores Themes of Latinx Heritage & Anti-Colonialism
Netflix’s Wednesday Addams has a sharp tongue that she uses to inflict gloom and doom, dive into anti-colonialism, and embrace her Latinidad.