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San Antonio Lawmakers Renew Calls to Close Dilley Family Detention Center
San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro is once again calling for the closure of the Dilley Family Detention Center after touring the facility for the seventh time.
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Fresh Off the Press: 7 Must-Read New Releases by Latina Authors
Hot girls read, and hotter girls read Latina authors. We’ve rounded up seven recent releases by Latina authors that belong on every reader’s radar.
When Tattoos Are Misread: Immigration Enforcement and the Cost of Assumptions
We examine how body art has become part of immigration enforcement and what it means when appearance begins to carry legal consequences.
How to Help Venezuela After the Earthquakes
Here are some ways.
Juneteenth: The Nuance of Latino Privilege and Common Struggle
We explore how Juneteenth can inspire much-needed introspection in the Latino community about the role that privilege and shared struggle play in the continued fight for full equality in the U.S for Black Americans.
Past and Present: Latina Leaders
The Polarizing Legacy of Carmen Miranda: Hollywood’s “Brazilian Bombshell”
Carmen Miranda was more than the “Brazilian Bombshell” Hollywood packaged her as. Loved in the U.S. but criticized at home, she carried the weight of embodying Latin identity in an industry that often preferred stereotypes over authenticity.
National Latina Day: From One Woman’s Vision to a Nationwide Movement
In 2015, Dolores “Loli” Alvarez Castilla launched a Facebook page with a simple mission: celebrate Latinas, their contributions, and each other. What began as a spark became a movement that has shifted culture and inspired millions.
La Lupe: The Forgotten Afro-Latina Powerhouse of Latin Music
Before Celia Cruz and Gloria Estefan, there was La Lupe, an Afro-Latina powerhouse who lit up stages from Havana to New York.
5 Trans Latine Activists Who Changed the Course of LGBTQ+ History
Trans Latine activists have long been at the heart of the fight for justice, demanding dignity in systems that weren’t built for them and creating space where none existed.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: The Latina Feminist Icon of the 1600s
Ever thought about the intellect and courage it took to challenge societal norms centuries ago? Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was more than just a poet; she was a trailblazer in a world that didn’t welcome her brilliance.
Empowering Latinas: 5 Leaders Transforming Communities
We continue our summer series, “Latinas Who Lead,” with a list of women who exemplify leadership and community advocacy in authentic and joyful ways.