I first heard of the film Flamin’ Hot through its screenwriter, Linda Yvette Chavez, when I interviewed her this past October. The pitch was simple, yet intentional; an inspiring biopic based on the life of Richard Montañez, the man who created Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Going into the film, all I knew were the two things…
The word Brujeria or witchcraft may spark disbelief or fear in others. It has gained a negative connotation throughout history, some may argue for good reason. Or if you have been watching Latinx shows, such as “Siempre Bruja,” you might have seen Brujeria through the window of magical realism. Yet, there is one bruja who…
By Anna Martinez According to Mexico’s statistics agency, 6 million Mexicans are deaf or hard-of-hearing. 17-years-old Estrella Salazar from Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico, is on a mission to help this population. Salazar developed an app that allows people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing to communicate more easily. The app is called, “Hands with Voice,” and it helps…
Puerto Rican actress Liza Colón-Zayas made history this past Sunday when she won the Best Supporting Role in a Comedy Series Emmy for her portrayal in Hulu’s hit show The Bear. Though this was the 76th Emmy’s Award Show, Colón-Zayas proved there were still barriers to be broken as she became the first Latina ever…
Just one minute after participating in a One-on-One panel discussion at the Texas Tribune Festival, in which Dallas Mayor, Eric Johnson, spoke on all matters partisan, his excitement toward reelection, and the current state of Texas’s climate, the Wall Street Journal pushed publish on an unexpected piece he’d written. In the article titled “America’s Cities…
El Inicio de una Carrera Literaria En una reciente entrevista, la talentosa autora Adriana Camacho-Church compartió su viaje como escritora y su enfoque sobre la narración como una herramienta importante para preservar la identidad cultural, especialmente entre las familias inmigrantes. Con su libro El cabello de abuela le llega hasta los tobillos, la escritora Camacho-Church…
I had the privilege of speaking with Steph Littlebird, an inspiring artist from the Pacific Northwest. Littlebird is an illustrator, painter, curator, writer, and Etsy shop owner. Through these mediums, Littlebird is raising public awareness about Indigenous histories and Indigenous communities throughout the United States. Her art is also a medium for advocating for Indigenous…
Ariana Godoy has become one of the most influential contemporary romance authors to emerge from the digital era. Born in Zulia, Venezuela, she began her writing career on Wattpad, the online storytelling platform where millions of readers discover new voices. What started as a passion project quickly transformed into an international publishing success story. Early Beginnings…
Premiering in theaters across the country is brand new film, The Long Game, released April 12th and directed by Julio Quintana starring Jay Hernandez, Cheech Marin, and Dennis Quaid. The film is based on the book, Mustang Miracle, by author and attorney Humberto Garcia. The story is inspired by true life events regarding the San…
