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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

Student Debt Loan Relief Explained

President Joe Biden announced student loan relief for borrowers, but what does that mean?

Can A Latina Lead Save Netflix’s “Purple Hearts?”

"Purple Hearts" ranked as a top 10 Netflix release for several weeks, but was it worth the hype? Not everyone thinks so.

Fall Concerts and Music Festivals You Can’t Miss

If you’re looking for the next concert tickets to add to your cart, look no further. Here are some of the top latino music festivals to attend.

How Two Colombian Sisters are Elevating Latinas in Media with their Platform

Carolina and Natalia Trejos' journey began in Ecuador and has taken them to TV, where the sister duo hosts Pinkafé, a TV show focused on empowering Latinas and women.

Spa Water, Clean Girl Aesthetic, and Latine Appropriation

The rise of the clean girl aesthetic and "spa water" have us wondering: is it Latine appropriation, erasure, or both? Whatever it is, we're here for forcefully calling it all out.

VAMIGAS: Bringing Clean Beauty to Latinas

Clean beauty is transforming the beauty world, and VAMIGAS is adding product choices that are still too few for Latinas. Find out more about the Latina-owned brand using the power of Latin-American botanicals to keep Latina skin healthy and vibrant.

Carmen Rita Wong’s Critically Acclaimed “Why Didn’t You Tell Me?” is More than Just a Memoir

This former podcast host, non-profit leader, and money expert takes the reader on a personal deep dive into a period of growth unseen by many successful women.

Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá: Celebrating 4th of July in the U.S.

We’ve often discussed the bicultural experience of living in the United States: it’s easy to feel as if you don’t belong in either place, which sometimes makes claiming your heritage almost feel like a test a lot of the time.

Gloria Anzaldúa: Trailblazer for the Queer Movement

Gloria Anzaldúa paved the way for many Latinx queer activists and writers, but do you know the story of the woman herself?

This Coach Decided She’d Had Enough: The Queer Gym Story

Nathalie Huerta, or Coach Nat as her clients know her, is the owner of the inspiring Queer Gym, an online gym that emphasizes health for everyone.