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Luz creates compelling, culturally accurate and authentic stories that illuminate the breadth and the depth of the U.S.-based Latina experience. Dismantling stereotypes and destructing harmful narratives are the storytelling goals for every story told.

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Luz Staff's Latest Articles

Afro-Venezuelans Own Their Roots, and We’re Here for It

Many Afro-Venezuelans are connecting deeply with their roots, and the deeper they go, the more they tear away at the anti-Blackness that plagues Latin-American culture.

7 Ways To Be Kind To Yourself Without Spending a Cent

Societal expectations for women keep pushing us to take care of other people except ourselves. But, we're here to remind you that YOU matter and need as much love as anyone else, if not more.

The 7 Best Telenovelas to Watch This Fall

In the fall spirit of comfy warm nights on the couch, we bring you our favorite seven telenovelas to watch that you might have forgotten about.

In The Spotlight: Emilly Giselle Prado

Aside from being an author, Emilly Giselle Prado is a journalist, educator, and DJ. She's a woman with many talents with a unique form of storytelling.

Gabby Rivera: Self-made Superhero

The Latinx community is made up of complex individuals with different identities, so we need all the stories told. Read on to learn about Gabby Rivera, a name everyone should know.

7 Things You Should Know About AOC

Today we celebrate the birthday of the youngest congresswoman ever in the United States’ history, and to throw her a little party of our own we’ll share with you 7 things you should know about AOC.

From Size to Personal Identity: How Plus-Size Came to Be

Everyone deserves to love their body no matter the size, because there's no specific mold to dictate what a woman should look like, so why have the fashion industry and retailers not gotten the memo?⁠

After Declining Unwanted Sexual Advances, Armando Caballero Murders Miya Marcano

Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old Valencia College Sophomore, was found dead, murdered by a maintenance worker, Armando Manuel Caballero. Caballero murdered Marcano after she declined his “romantic advances.”

Taqueras Changing the Taco Game

Have you ever wondered why there are so many men making the tasty concoctions? Where are the taqueras?

Dear J Balvin, We’re Trying to Enjoy Your New Album Pero…

J Balvin just released a new album and a couple of videos alongside it. I watched the video for Perra and immediately regretted it.