Little Known Facts about the Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz
Celia Cruz's legacy will endure for generations as she's largely remembered for her aura of happiness and exuberance. But what else is there to know about the Queen of Salsa?
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Intro to Mayan Astrology 101
If you ever looked at one of those "what house plant are you according to your zodiac sign" articles, then you're one of us. Here's your intro to Mayan astrology.
A Tattoo Artist’s Ode to Mexican Embroidery
Meet the Mexican Tattoo artist with some of the coolest Mexican embroidery tattoo designs out there, and a technique you probably didn't even know was possible...
This is the Shocking Punishment for Miscarriage in El Salvador
Discover the harrowing reality of reproductive rights in a country where natural miscarriages can lead to criminal charges and see how this situation might be closer to the U.S. than you think.
Pupusa Etiquette: Do Forks and Knives Belong?
This debate will never truly be settled, but this Salvi writer had a few opinions to share about the correct way of eating a pupusa - and to her, there's no debate.
Machismo and Marianismo: What’s the Difference?
While many might be familiar with the concept of "machismo," "marianismo" might be less understood. How do they differ?
Maize, Math, and Medicine: Mesoamerica’s Overlooked Legacy
The act of looking back to our ancestors for information about them and their practices that existed before colonization isn’t talked about nearly enough.
Are You Normalizing Machismo in Your Everyday Life?
Think you're immune to machista behaviors? You might be surprised; machismo isn't always obvious.
Yep, Mercury is in Retrograde Again
It's that time again. Mercury is in retrograde starting September 9th, for the third time this year, but is that really a bad thing?
Bad Bunny and Anitta Make MTV VMA History
The VMA’s have been a staple of pop culture for years now, and there’s always something to talk about after they’re done.