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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

Conservative Wing of Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

n a turn of events that surprises no one, we're furious to announce that Roe v. Wade, the ruling that set a precedent for protecting abortion rights for the last 50 years in the United States, has been overturned.

Francia Márquez Makes History as Colombia’s First Black Vice President

rancia Márquez makes history as Colombia's First Black Vice President. With a background of extraordinary accomplishments, Márquez has vowed to use her office to advocate for Colombia's underserved communities and continue her human rights work.

Investing with Purpose: How to Align Your Money with Your Social Views

When you’re trying to be socailly conscious but also make some decent financial decisions, what are you to do?

Juneteenth Isn’t Just a Holiday, It Acknowledges the Horror of Slavery

Today marks the observance and acknowledgment of Juneteenth - a national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

Meet Kristine Rodriguez from GRL Collective, a Brand for Girls that Give a F*ck

GRL Collective is a Latina-focused lifestyle brand with badass designs that donates a portion of its profits to notable non-profits.

The Real Meaning Behind Bad Bunny’s “Andrea”

“Andrea” highlights important issues occurring in Puerto Rico and how they affect women. We dive into this meaningful Bad Bunny song.

“Girlboss” Culture Reeks of White Privilege and Patriarchy

We're pulling back the curtains on "girlboss" culture and its toxic elements.

Best Latino Shows to Binge Watch This Summer

Read on for some of the best Latino TV shows (or that at least have strong Latino leads) to tune into this summer - we promise you won’t regret it.

Meet Angelique Sina of Café Ama, Offering Cafecito with a Side of Social Impact

Café Ama is a Puerto Rican social impact coffee brand where each bag of coffee sold benefits the SEEDS youth entrepreneurship program by the non-profit Friends of Puerto Rico.

Body by Gia Explains Curvy Girl Fitness

Body by Gia is inspiring mujeres across the world to embrace the concept of #CurvyGirlFitness and do away with the expectation that for one to truly be healthy, you have to be super skinny.