How Tina Rodriguez uses Barbie doll to empower Latinas and squash stereotypes

By Anna Martinez When we hear Barbie, we often think of a blonde blue-eyed model. Latina Tina Rodriguez is working to change that stereotype and showcase Barbie’s diversity. Rodriguez, Associate Prepack Manager for Barbie and Girl Brands at Mattel Inc., understands that being a Latina who works within her community is extremely important. Outside of…

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Seattle Catrinas Festival Held in Celebration of Dia de los Muertos

Photography Credit: @yoelphotostudio.1 From October 31st- November 3rd, a celebration of Dia de los Muertos was held in Seattle, Washington titled “Seattle Catrinas Festival” at the Town Hall in the downtown area.  The festival covered 4 days of festivities and included numerous activities such as face painting by makeup artists from Maritza’s Beauty College, Mexican…

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GALE Tackles Bittersweet Heartbreak In New Single “Sería Cool”

With songs like ‘Yisilandia’ and ‘Skittles’, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter GALE is no stranger to heartbreak, but on her latest single, “Sería Cool,” she’s exploring a different perspective. The acoustic-pop anthem finds GALE post-breakup but still sees her imagining what life with her lover could have been like. As GALE explains it, “‘Sería Cool’ is about…

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Review: Aventura Brings Their ‘Cerrando Ciclos’ Tour to Seattle

Photographer: Ernie Rodriguez @ernd0gz Known as the “Kings of Bachata” music, iconic Latin group Aventura brought the house down in Seattle, WA (Climate Pledge Arena) on July 17th, 2024, bringing lots of swag, sexiness, and New York City vibes with them. Currently, the band is on their ‘Cerrando Ciclos’ (closing cycles) tour as they announced…

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