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Ashley Rivera Mercado

Ashley Rivera Mercado is an Orlando-based contributor for Luz. Originally born in Puerto Rico, she loves everything having to do with food, photography, and live music

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Ashley Rivera Mercado's Latest Articles

The Señora Era: Embrace Your Inner Señora and Own It

Whether you're sipping cafecito, perfecting the art of 'ponte a limpiar,' or enjoying the tranquility of doing nothing in your yard, we celebrate the señora within.

“No Sabo” is a Slur, Fight Me On It

In this guest piece, Ashley Rivera Mercado explores why "no sabo" needs to be retired from the Latine vocabulary.

The First Pride Celebration Was a Riot – With Trans Women of Color Leading the Charge

It's Pride Month, but if you look beyond the vibrant logos and corporate campaigns, there's a forgotten history of ruthless homophobia and the many brave individuals who stood up against it.

Get Inspired: Latinas in STEM You Need on Your IG Feed

Guess what percentage of the STEM workforce is made up by Latinas? Bet you didn't think it's as low as 3%. Despite the stats, these badass Latinas are shaking up the world of science and tech.

“Moonchild Mixes” Sparked Controversy. Overreaction? Or Warranted?

There’s no question that Selena Quintanilla left behind a legacy that will forever cement her as a pillar of the Latinx community.

Latinas are at the Core of Bad Bunny’s Success

Given his current place as a global top artist, we were led to wonder, what led to Bad Bunny's meteoric rise to fame?

Was Quiet Quitting a Bad Thing?

"Quiet quitting" is taking the internet by storm, but is it as negative as it sounds?

Vanessa Guillén’s Family Files $35 Million Lawsuit Against U.S. Army

The family of Army specialist and murder victim Vanessa Guillén has filed a lawsuit against the federal government for her wrongful death and assault.

5 Times Selena Gomez Made Us Feel Seen on TikTok

Growing up, Selena Gomez made her way into our hearts through our TV screens. Now she's back with relatable content, making Latinas feel seen.

Beyond 9 to 5: The Narrative of Anti-Work Empowerment

Being anti-work is a new concept - one focused on working to live vs. living to work. The movement found its footing on Reddit, but the effect it's had in redefining work is being felt everywhere.