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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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Ditching ‘Y El Novio’ Culture, Once and For All

Being an independent woman is still a foreign concept in the Latinx culture, but it’s a reality that is becoming more and more present. We're saying adiós to tías chismosas and changing the conversation.

Sasha Calle is DC’s First Latina Supergirl
Meet Ana Nuñez of Vida Bars: Latina Entrepreneur, Mom and Maker of Eco-Friendly Hair Care

Vida Bars brings you some of the best plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars for your hair – yes safe for all textures and free of those nasty chemicals.

We Voted, Now What?

We're three weeks into Biden's presidency and while we're not being terrorized by 3 am tweets anymore, we still need to organize and keep the momentum we had in November going.

Movies to Watch with Your Mejor Amiga for Galentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and while some of you might have a special someone to celebrate with, we’re giving you the ultimate list of movies to binge watch with your mejor amiga for Galentine’s Day.

Top Latinx Podcasts to Listen to in February

Earlier this month, we put together a list of some amazing Latinx podcasts to help you put your best foot forward in 2021. Now we’re coming at you with some more recommendations from you, our readers!

AOC Speaks on Trauma from Capitol Attack

During an Instagram Live, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared details about her traumatic experience of hiding through the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and revealed that she is a survivor of sexual assault.

DaniLeigh and the Controversy Behind “Yellow Bone”

If you’ve spent some time on Twitter lately, you might have seen some of the recent controversy surrounding Dominican singer DaniLeigh for the snippet she posted on her Instagram account promoting her upcoming single “Yellow Bone”.

Our Top Picks To Watch on Netflix This Year
Generational Trauma in Latina Finances