This past week Refinery 29 published an article spotlighting just how important mentorship programs designed specifically for Latinas are. While the piece took a harsh look into why these programs may be so sparse in LatinX spaces, it also highlighted some organizations that are aimed at evening the playing field for young Latinas. Organizations like…
By Laura Donnelly AUSTIN, Tx. — Do you like creepy stories? An intensity that builds like a slow heat? All with a nod to dark histories in Mexico’s interior? “Mexican Gothic” reads like cinema, as in, I cannot wait until this story becomes a movie! On the cover of “Mexican Gothic,” we see a beautiful,…
Since being sworn in, President Joe Biden hasn’t slowed down when it comes to signing and enforcing change in the US. According to Ballotpedia, “As of November 14, 2022, President Joe Biden (D) had signed 104 executive orders, 110 presidential memoranda, 357 proclamations, and 69 notices.” Biden even signed nine executive orders on the day…
Agua fresca has been a staple of Mexican culture for centuries, thanks to the Aztecs, who created the treat whilst passing through what would one day be known as Mexico City. In the time since their creation, the delectable blend of water and fruits now synonymous with Mexico has become increasingly popular in certain parts…
Puerto Rican pride was in full display Saturday night at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. Rauw Alejandro, the fresh-faced reggaeton singer/songwriter, launched his world tour Cosa Nuestra in the Pacific Northwest on April 5th and gave fans a spectacular production easily comparable to an elaborate vintage-styled Broadway show. With a mob-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of the 1920s…
HARLINGEN, Tx.—L.A.-based Mexican-American musician MONOGEM, also known as Jen Hirsh, grew up in a family that not only loved music but celebrated it. Specifically, Hirsh’s abuelita would play the timeless bolero track “Bésame Mucho” by Consuelo Velázquez on repeat throughout the house. “I have the most beautiful memories of my abuelita singing and admiring the…
Disney una vez más nos presenta el poder de la magia y la fantasía en su nueva película Wish-el poder de los deseos; sin embargo esta vez Disney rompe con el estereotipo de la princesa en apuros en busca de un príncipe que le salve y nos presenta la historia de la ciudad de las…
South By Southwest has been an Austin staple since its inception in 1987. What started as a simple idea to unite the creatives within one city has grown into a global phenomenon. One that features a full-scale music festival, a Hollywood-worthy film festival, along with conferences, panels, and exhibitions (oh my). SXSW is quite the…
Halloween is here, and it’s the perfect time to pay homage to iconic and legendary Latinas as the fall weather comes in and we near the end of the year. A lot of us grew up witnessing trailblazing Latinas in the music, arts, and entertainment industries. This Halloween is the perfect time to educate others…
