By Nina Martinez When the Martinez family joins together, our gatherings turn into a celebration by the end of the night. The hog hunt and roast that we all prayed would not be an annual tradition, the family reunions, Easter mass and lunch, birthdays with 50 or more family members and funerals all have a…
Han pasado once años desde que dejé mi país natal de México y empecé una nueva vida aquí en Estados Unidos, pero cada día me siento más conectada a mis raíces y crecen mis ansias de celebrar la herencia hispana que forma parte de mi. Cada año, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre,…
JCPenney’s Hope & Wonder Hispanic Heritage Month Collection kicked off with a very special event in Austin, Texas. For plenty of brands, Hispanic Heritage Month isn’t really something they advocate for or put much of an emphasis on. However, JCPenney put together a special assortment, showcasing how much they value their Hispanic consumers. The entire…
By Alyssa Guevara SUCCASUNNA, New Jersey —Hollywood has always had trouble properly representing the Latin community in ways that showed a positive light of the culture that feels genuine. For example, there was controversy over Ronni Hawk being cast as a Latina in Netflix’s “On My Block,” despite the fact she isn’t Latina. Another example…
In honor of the many ways in which Hispanic Americans have shaped American history and culture, September 15 – October 15 is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month. Literacy is one area where Hispanic Americans have made significant contributions. Latinx culture and ethnicity play a significant role in the works of several best-selling mystery and thriller…
Mañana es martes y yo aquí reviviendo el domingo en que hablamos por última vez. Se fue viernes ahora es miércoles; estoy perdiendo la noción del tiempo. Mamá me llama para preguntar si estoy bien , con un simple, “claro que si” le ocultó esta tristeza que me carcome por dentro. Es viernes de…
Ingrid Rojas Contreras, una destacada autora colombiana, ha logrado captar la atención internacional con su habilidad para entrelazar el realismo mágico con narrativas profundamente personales. Su obra más reciente, “El hombre que podía mover las nubes”, es un testimonio de su destreza literaria y una ventana a la rica historia de su familia. La inspiración…
Last Saturday, February 10, Latinas Love Sneakers presented their inaugural Galentine’s Sneaker Gala & Fundraiser in Houston, Texas. The founder Yvonne Guidry, affectionately known as “Spoiled Latina,” started Latinas Love Sneakers to amplify the Latina sneaker-loving community through digital content and pop-up experiences. She organized this first event to benefit her new nonprofit organization, Jefita…
On January 3rd, two days before the release of his latest album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny uploaded a self-directed short film highlighting concerns he has for the island he calls home. In the short film by the same name, Bad Bunny broaches on topics of displacement, gentrification, and the general death or overtaking…
