St Patrick’s Day: Irish and Latinos Have More in Common Than You Think
We take a look into the history of the Irish people who migrated to Latin America and the Caribbean in pursuit of a better life.
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What You Don’t Know About Puerto Rico’s Emancipation Day
Though slavery was declared to be abolished, slaves themselves in Puerto Rico were not freed from their masters.
The 2022 Latina Wage Gap is Disastrously Larger than the Year Before
Women's equal payday 2022 fell a little earlier this year than the last, and while some celebrate this as a step towards equality, we lament that Latinas have nothing to celebrate, in fact for us the wage gap has increased even more.
The Ease Of Claiming Latinidad As A White Woman
Latinidad is a complicated concept, and we often talk about how this label can disproportionally affect Latinas who look different than what people believe a Latino should look like, however there's no denying that there is privilege in being white or white-passing even if you are Latina, and in some extreme cases, not Latina at all.
7 Latina Instagram Profiles To Follow
For International Women's Day we highlight some Instagram profiles that celebrate the voices and achievements of Latinas every day.
How We Are Celebrating Women’s History Month
Women's History Month is a big deal for Luz. We are a brand dedicated to celebrating Latinas 365 days a year, however during the month when everybody's paying attention, what can we do to make Latina voices be heard?
“Jefa in Training”: The Game-Changing Guidebook
Latinas are now, more than ever, building successful businesses, yet we lack mentors and role models. "Jefa in Training" is helping change that.
Latinas are Rejecting Pressure to Get Married and Have Children
Today's world is very different from the world our grandparents and even parents grew up in. The concept of what a "family" looks like is undoubtedly dated; however, the changing dynamics of family are complex concepts for older generations to grasp.
5 Books Written by Latino Authors Worth Reading in 2022
Discover 5 books written by Latino authors worth reading in 2022 and beyond.
Right-Wing Extremists Target a Butterfly Sanctuary
A butterfly sanctuary located at the border between Texas and Mexico has found itself in the midst of chaos as it had become a political target for right-wing extremists.